July 24, 2024
J.C. Heard JazzWeek at Wayne Jam Session
Time: 9:30PM
Venue: Cliff Bells Jazz Club
State: MI
Showtimes are at 7:30p & 9:30p for this performance. Doors open at 5pm for dinner. Seating begins at 6pm for “Dinner & a Show”. The second show starts seating at 9pm.

J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne

Musicians pay no cover when they bring their instrument.

In its 15th year, J.C. Heard JazzWeek@Wayne will once again give high school students a unique, intensive and rewarding jazz education experience through its one-week workshop at Wayne State University. Through the support of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation, Wayne State University Department of Music and the J.C. Heard legacy, approximately 40 high school students selected from competitive auditions will participate in the tuition-free program. New Orleans luminary, Shannon Powell, will serve as a guest Educator-in-Residence, teaching students traditional New Orleans jazz and second-line styles, repertoire and history.

Wayne State University Jazz Faculty: Detroit Jazz Profs featuring Russ Miller Saxophone, Vincent Chandler Trombone, Chuck Newsome Guitar, Scott Gwinnell Piano, Trevor Lamb Bass, David Taylor Drums, (Chris Collins will sit in after Jazz Chat Live). The feature set kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge is $20. Reservations recommended.

Open Jam Session: Kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Students and musicians pay no cover when they bring their instruments.

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