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 Ev...
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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 ...
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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 Presiden...
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Spend an evening with the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundatin's Artist-in-Residence, Chick Corea, at the beloved Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe for an intimate solo performance. Tickets include a four-course dinner and piano set. There are only a few seats left, make sure to ge...
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In Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, we looked to influential artists to see how jazz has impacted their lives. We asked Danny Brown, a Detroit-born, award-winning rapper who is taking the world by storm, to offer some of his favorite jazz tunes — and from Co...
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Famed Detroit jazz musician Gayelynn McKinney of Straight Ahead shares a few of her favorite songs by women jazz artists in celebration of Womens History Month. Lose yourself in the beautiful melodies of Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Regina Carter and m...
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This year's Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation Artist-in-Residence is the legendary, 22-time Grammy winner Chick Corea. Enjoy this collection of beloved songs from this world-famous jazz artist. ...
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You can now follow the Detroit Jazz Festival on Spotify! Follow our profile for carefully curated playlists, Detroit artist recommended round-ups, themed lists, festival sets and much more! Check us out here: http://spoti.fi/2EQIQ5j ...
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The 39th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival is six months away, but the fun is just beginning. This month we're kicking-off our monthly Jam Session at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, reuniting the beloved original members of Detroit's own Straight Ahead for four sold-out shows, a...
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