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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:
Dirty Dog Event
Detroit Jazz Fest All-Stars Generations Band Panama Homecoming featuring Chris Collins, Chuck Newsome, Wesley Reynoso, Marion Hayden, and Nate Winn. (*Sean Dobbins- 2/14 and Tariq Gardner- 2/15). See the full schedule here >>
DJF Spotify, Main Festival
Don’t want to wait until the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s main event Labor Day weekend? We don’t blame you. That’s why we put together these festival-themed playlists, inspired by this year’s performers and the jazz legends who have inspired us all. Main Event 8/31 Friday: Day 1 9/1 Saturday: Day 2 9/2 Sunday: Day 3...
Main Festival, Press Release
We are thrilled to announce the official lineup for the 39th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival, set for Labor Day weekend (8/31-9/3) 2018 in world-class Downtown Detroit. Get a breakdown of the festival schedule, and check out our festival-themed Spotify playlists to get excited in the meantime. And don’t forget, you can catch all other Detroit...
Dirty Dog Event, Jam Sessions
Don’t miss Chris Collins, Dwight Adams, Ian Finkelstein, Ralphe Armstrong & David Taylor at our next Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe Jam Session! Musicians of all ages can sit-in and share jazz at this time-honored tradition. The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s President and Artistic Director Chris Collins will be there to check out artists, and festival staff will...
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