The 38th Annual Jazz Festival is coming to Detroit this Labor Day Weekend… and it is totally free! The Jazz Fest has celebrated Detroit’s rich history for over 40 years and promises to give Detroiters a weekend that they’ll never forget. Check out why you must see the Detroit Jazz Festival this September and why it’ll be one of your favorite fests of the year.
The ultimate jazz festival is coming to Detroit on Labor Day weekend.
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation/Flickr From September 1st-4th, Detroit will host its annual Jazz Festival, which is free to music fans looking to listen to tunes from jazz artists, past and present.
The festival will be a four-day extravaganza.
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Per Verdonk/Flickr There will be a large range of artists during the festival including Herbie Hancock, Regina Carter, The Wayne Shorter Quartet, jazz fusionist Miles Mosley, and a Detroit jam session by hometown saxophonist George Benson.
Listen to the surviving members of Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet of the 60s, as well as tons of new and young jazz musicians.
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Jeff Dunn/Flickr On opening night, you’ll get a sweet treat to the tunes of Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet, and also hear Wayne Shorter Quartet, which has earned worldwide recognition.
More than 30 artists will hit the stage this September.
Jeff Dunn/Flickr The awesome festival will have more than 30 jazz artists and will also include two performances to celebrate the late pianist Thelonious Monk.
Invite your friends and family to enjoy this wonderful music event.
Jeff Dunn/Flickr Jazz music isn’t as appreciated as it should be, so young and old alike should check of the Detroit Jazz Festival to learn about the music’s history. You might even go home with a new favorite musician! The Jazz Festival will be held on September 1st-4th and will be located at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.
Are you looking forward to Detroit’s Jazz Festival? Have you been to this Labor Day fest in the past? Let us know about your experience in the comment section below!
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation/Flickr
From September 1st-4th, Detroit will host its annual Jazz Festival, which is free to music fans looking to listen to tunes from jazz artists, past and present.
Maia C/Flickr
Per Verdonk/Flickr
There will be a large range of artists during the festival including Herbie Hancock, Regina Carter, The Wayne Shorter Quartet, jazz fusionist Miles Mosley, and a Detroit jam session by hometown saxophonist George Benson.
Jeff Dunn/Flickr
On opening night, you’ll get a sweet treat to the tunes of Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet, and also hear Wayne Shorter Quartet, which has earned worldwide recognition.
The awesome festival will have more than 30 jazz artists and will also include two performances to celebrate the late pianist Thelonious Monk.
Jazz music isn’t as appreciated as it should be, so young and old alike should check of the Detroit Jazz Festival to learn about the music’s history. You might even go home with a new favorite musician! The Jazz Festival will be held on September 1st-4th and will be located at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.
If you’re a big jazz fan and interested in listening to awesome jazz music with great food and cocktails, look no further than this epic jazz bar right here in Detroit.
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