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about 9 hours agoCongratulations to the winners of our 2022 Youth Jazz Vocal and Collegiate Combo competitions! Taylor Sims, vocal… https://t.co/fEyJjbzXzG
about 3 days agoOur Collegiate Combo Competition sponsored by @CMUniversity is happening now @DirtyDogJazz! Watch the action on our… https://t.co/S7nWave0SY
about 4 days agoWe’re ready for our annual Youth Vocal Competition at @DirtyDogJazz! Best wishes to our talented finalists! #jazz… https://t.co/besIeCse5x
about 5 days agoStart planning your weekend at the 2022 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage! The schedule for the l… https://t.co/Jmq4juJkwT

Winners announced – 2022 Collegiate Combo Competition & 2022 Youth Jazz Vocal Competition

August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

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Detroit Jazz Festival 2022 Program Schedule

July 23, 2022August 8, 2022

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Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage Announces 2022 Lineup

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Congratulations to [human music], the winners of o

Congratulations to [human music], the winners of our 2022 Collegiate Combo Competition!⁠
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The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation celebrates the artistry, craftsmanship, and discipline of this year’s winners!⁠
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These student musicians from the Manhattan School of Music have earned a paid slot at the 2022 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by @RocketMortgage. ⁠
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Human Music is an electric fusion group featuring Brandon Choi (trumpet), Bryan Cowan (bass clarinet), YoungChan Kang (guitar), Sam Towse (keys), Rafael Enciso (bass), and Josh Green (drums). Formed in early 2020, this ensemble has performed around NYC, filling venues with its unique mix of rhythm, harmony, and texture. ⁠
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Our Collegiate Combo Competition is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University. ⁠
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#detroitjazzfest #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzeducation #musiceducation #msmnyc #nyc #nycjazz @joshgreendrums@bradkangmusic@rafaelenciso_ @that_bari_guy_bryan @choimpet @sam.towse @msm.nyc⁠
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The Story Quartet | Detroit Jazz Festival Collegia

The Story Quartet | Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate Combo Competition | 8.5.22⁠
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Watch the full set at the link in our bio. ⁠
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The Story Quartet is a leaderless ensemble of student musicians from Wayne State University, University of Michigan, and Western Michigan University dedicated to the feeling of swing and the narrative possibilities of an acoustic jazz group. Combining an eclectic array of influences, the quartet hopes to find freedom within the interwoven dialogue of jazz composition and improvisation. ⁠
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@ryan_smells @dylyn_cady @roobino_20 @tombartelmay_guitar @waynestate @uofmichigan @westernmichu #jazz #jazzmusic #detroitjazzfest #jazzeducation⁠
#music #band #instamusic #beats #guitar #musician #guitarist #musicians #localmusic #musicphotography

The Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice Quintet

The Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice Quintet | Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation Collegiate Combo Competition | 8.5.22⁠
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Watch the set at the link in our bio.⁠
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The Berklee College of Music Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice focuses on equity in the jazz field and the role that jazz plays in the larger struggle for gender justice. The institute celebrates the contributions of women in the development of the art form, and frames more equitable conditions for all pursuing careers in jazz. The Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice Quintet, formed the summer of 2022, has some of the Institute’s most advanced students. Working under the tutelage of Terri Lyne Carrington and Kris Davis, they compose all of their own material and strive to create music that looks to expand the future of the art form. ⁠
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@devongatesmusic @connorsturge @v.leahy @mwanzi_ @__nikako__ @berkleecollege #jazz #jazzmusic #detroitjazzfest #jazzeducation #genderjustice #equity @#womeninjazz @terrilynecarrington @krisdavismusic #diversity #leaders #genderequality #socialjustice #nextgenleaders⁠
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[human music] | Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation C

[human music] | Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation Collegiate Combo Competition | 8.5.22⁠
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Watch the set at the link in our bio. ⁠
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Human Music is an electric fusion group featuring Brandon Choi (trumpet), Bryan Cowan (bass clarinet), YoungChan Kang (guitar), Sam Towse (keys), Rafael Enciso (bass), and Josh Green (drums). Inspired by the works of Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis of the early 70s, as well as the electric ventures of Aaron Parks, Justin Brown, and Brad Mehldau, this band of students from the Manhattan School of Music strives to create atmosphere through effects and collective improvisation, always making sure that the groove is paramount. Formed in early 2020, this ensemble has performed around NYC, filling venues with its unique mix of rhythm, harmony, and texture. ⁠
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@joshgreendrums@bradkangmusic@rafaelenciso_ @that_bari_guy_bryan @choimpet @sam.towse @msm.nyc #jazz #jazzmusic #detroitjazzfest #nycjazz #jazznyc #msmnyc⁠
#music #band #instamusic #guitar #musician #guitarist #musicians #musicphotography @dirtydogjazzcafe

We're so impressed by the talented young artists i

We're so impressed by the talented young artists in our 2022 Youth Vocal Competition!⁠
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Vocalists: Olivia Clay, Brandon Hill, Bella McQuigg, Ray Mich, Mark Pettaway, Miles Radtkte, Taylor Sims, Baleigh Smith⁠
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The winner will be announced on our social media on Monday 8/8.⁠
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Special thanks to our sponsor Bingham Legal Group.⁠
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The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation Youth Jazz Vocal Competition is designed to celebration the Detroit jazz vocal tradition and provide mentoring and performance opportunities to you vocalists. These talented you jazz vocalists from Detroit area high schools competed at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe accompanied by the Detroit Jazz Festival All-Star trio. The winners are chosen by professional jazz vocalists and Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation president and artistic director Chris Collins. The winner receives a cash award and a performance opportunity at the Detroit Jazz Festival. ⁠
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#detroitjazzfest #jazz #jazzmusic #jazzvocals @taylor.nichelle_ @xo.duane @bellamcquigg @_b_grace_ @ray_mich_ ⁠
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We 🧡 our volunteers! ⁠ ⁠ If you or a group

We 🧡 our volunteers! ⁠
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If you or a group you know would like to volunteer at the 2022 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Rocket Mortgage, click the link in our bio to apply. ⁠
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TONIGHT! It’s our Collegiate Combo Competition s

TONIGHT! It’s our Collegiate Combo Competition sponsored by @cmuniversity!

Watch the video on Facebook. Our finalists represent Manhattan School of Music, Temple University, Berklee College of Music, and Wayne State University.

@msm.nyc @templeuniv @berkleecollege @waynestate @joshgreendrums@bradkangmusic@rafaelenciso_ @that_bari_guy_bryan @choimpet @sam.towse @evankjazz @bankssapnar @anthonyaldissi @bass_dan.18 @devongatesmusic @connorsturge @v.leahy @mwanzi_ @__nikako__ @ryan_smells @dylyn_cady @roobino_20 @tombartelmay_guitar #jazz #detroitjazzfest

We’re ready for our Youth Vocal Competition at @

We’re ready for our Youth Vocal Competition at @dirtydogjazzcafe! Best of luck to these talented finalists!

#detroitjazzfest #jazz #jazzvocal #jazzvocalist @taylor.nichelle_ @xo.duane @bellamcquigg @_b_grace_ @ray_mich_

Congratulations to our JC Heard Jazz Week@Wayne Al

Congratulations to our JC Heard Jazz Week@Wayne All-Stars!⁠
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These talented young musicians are working with Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation mentors Louis Jones III and Chuck Newsome to prepare for their set festival weekend!⁠
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Nate Topolewski -🎷⁠
Russell Calhoun - 🎺 ⁠
Jacob Hart - 🎹 ⁠
Izzy Savides - 🎸 ⁠
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#detroitjazzfest #jazz #jazzmusic #musicians #jazzeducation #nextgeneration ⁠
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🎉CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to the finalists in our C

🎉CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to the finalists in our Collegiate Combo Competition! Friday night (8/5) these talented groups vie for a paid slot at the festival. Catch the competition at @DirtyDogJazzCafe or on Facebook Live!⁠
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🎼Human Music from Manhattan School of Music ⁠
🎶 Evan Kappelman Quintet from Temple University ⁠
🎼 Berklee Jazz and Gender Justice Quintet from Berklee College of Music ⁠
🎶 The Story Quartet from Wayne State University⁠
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#detroitjazzfest #jazz #jazzmusic @msm.nyc @templeuniv @berkleecollege @waynestate ⁠
#music #livemusic #band #live #instamusic #musician #musicians @joshgreendrums@bradkangmusic@rafaelenciso_ @that_bari_guy_bryan @choimpet @sam.towse @ryan_smells @dylyn_cady @roobino_20 @tombartelmay_guitar @devongatesmusic @connorsturge @v.leahy @__nikako__ @mwanzi_ @bankssapnar @anthonyaldissi @bass_dan.18

Start planning your Labor Day weekend at the 2022

Start planning your Labor Day weekend at the 2022 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by @RocketMortgage!⁠
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The schedule for the largest (and best) FREE jazz festival in the world features Artist-in-Residence Chucho Valdés, José James, Julian Lage, Dianne Reeves, Antonio Sánchez and many, many more!⁠
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Find the schedule at the link in our bio!⁠ The Detroit Jazz Fest runs Sept. 2-5.
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@Thana_Alexa @bigyuki @lexsadler @antoniodrums1 @josejamesmusic @jlage @diannereeves #jazz #jazzmusic #detroitjazzfest #festival ⁠
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We’ll see you TONIGHT at the @dirtydogjazzcafe !

We’ll see you TONIGHT at the @dirtydogjazzcafe ! Catch the Detroit Jazz Festival All-Stars Generations Band.

Can’t go tonight? They’re back on Saturday!

#jazz #detroitjazzfest #detroitjazz @marionhaydenbass

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