Detroit Jazz Fest
The world’s largest free Jazz festival
The Guardian News
Stay Informed The 2020 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage was a huge success! Live streamed and broadcast on the Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! app, Facebook, YouTube, Instagra, Detroitjazzfest.org, WJBK FOX 2 via fox2detroit.com, WDET 101.9 FM, WEMU 89.1 FM, and Detroit A&E Channel 22. Select performances also aired on Detroit Public Television and WRCJ...
The Guardian News
Stay Informed Are you ready for some SAFE LIVE FREE JAZZ? It’s time for the 2020 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage. Live performances will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Detroitjazzfest.org, WJBK FOX 2 via fox2detroit.com, WDET 101.9 FM, WEMU 89.1 FM, and Detroit A&E Channel 22. Select performances will air on Detroit...
Press Release
View full press release here: Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation, Detroit ACE Announce 2020 Poster Artist
Dirty Dog Event
THe Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s Annual Collegiate Combo Competition celebrates the artistry, craftsmanship and discipline inherent in our college and university jazz programs. Hear the 2020 finalists and the winner and experience the creative spirit of a new generation. LIVESTREAM the performances on the Detroit Jazz Fest Live App (Google Play, Apple) or subscribe here:...
The Guardian News
Stay Informed Stay Engaged Register for the Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! The Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! app provides real-time information and opportunities to participate in Festival activities throughout the year. Be the first to know about competitions, intimate performances with artists and all the behind-the-scenes fun. For only $20, get exclusive access to pre-events and...
News, Press Release
Statement from Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation The recent killing of George Floyd, among countless other Black Americans, has reignited the issues of race and inequality in our world. Their senseless deaths have reopened the world’s eyes to our ongoing struggles with society’s inequalities and injustices. The Detroit Jazz Festival family stands with those who are...
The Guardian News
Stay Informed The 41st Detroit Jazz Festival artist lineup has been announced. The 2020 Artist-in-Residence Dee Dee Bridgewater will ignite the stages with several performances this Labor Day weekend along with many other artists to be announced over the next few months. Stay Engaged Register for the Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! The Detroit Jazz Fest...
The Guardian News
Stay Informed On Monday, March 23, the 41st Detroit Jazz Festival artist lineup was announced via live stream on Detroit Jazz Fest LIVE! If you missed it, visit the Festival’s home page at https://www.detroitjazzfest.org to see the lineup for this year’s Festival. In addition, 2020 Artist-in-Residence Dee Dee Bridgewater, will ignite the stages with several...
The Guardian News
Stay Informed The new Donor Program for the 41st Annual Detroit Jazz Festival has launched. The Foundation has changed the pricing and format of the VIP Programs, creating more options for individuals to personalize their Festival experience. These changes help maintain the Festival’s sustainability and its prominent position as the largest admission-free jazz festival in...
Dirty Dog Event
The 2020 Panama Homecoming is sold out but you can still watch the show with LIVESTREAM. LIVESTREAM Friday’s performances on the Detroit Jazz Fest Live App (Google Play, Apple) or subscribe here:
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For over 40 years, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has celebrated Detroit’s rich history of jazz music by providing year-round concerts and educational programming, and of course, organizing the world’s largest free Jazz festival, featuring world-class talent, over Labor Day weekend.
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