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Dee Dee Bridgewater Announced as Detroit Jazz Festival’s 2020 Artist-in-Residence

Legendary Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater Announced as Detroit Jazz Festival’s 2020 Artist-in-Residence The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation proudly presents the GRAMMY® and Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater as its Artist-in-Residence for the 2020 Detroit Jazz Festival. As the 2020 Artist-in-Residence, Bridgewater will support Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation educational clinics for students and community engagements across the…

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Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Quicken Loans Announces Reunion Lineup for 40th Year Celebration

Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Quicken Loans Announces Reunion Lineup for 40th Year Celebration Festival to Feature Performances by Artist-in-Residence Stanley Clarke, Ron Carter, Macy Gray, Pat Metheny, Terence Blanchard, ELEW, Chucho Valdés, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and More Reflecting a “reunion” theme that returns phenomenal jazz artists and performers who have taken the Festival stage…

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The Detroit Jazz Festival Announces Bassist Stanley Clarke as 2019 Artist-in-Residence

Stanley Clarke Returns to the Detroit Jazz Festival Presented by Quicken Loans Pioneer Bass Virtuoso to Serve as 2019 Artist-in-Residence The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation proudly presents Stanley Clarke, undoubtedly one of the most celebrated acoustic and electric bass players in the world, as its Artist-in-Residence for the 2019 Detroit Jazz Festival presented by Quicken Loans. Clarke’s much anticipated return and performances will…

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Detroit Jazz Festival Announces “The Detroit Jazz Festival Curtis Fuller National Jazz Trombone/Low Brass Competition”

Submissions Now Being Accepted for Detroit Jazz Festival’s 2018 National Jazz Instrumental Competition 2018 Festival Seeking Outstanding Trombonists, Tubists, and Baritonists The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation is accepting submissions for its annual National Jazz Instrumental Competition – this year open to trombonists, tubists and baritonists, 35-years-old and younger. This is the eighth consecutive year the Festival…

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Lineup Announcement for 39th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival Presented by Quicken Loans

Diverse, Powerful Lineup Announced for 39th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival Presented by Quicken Loans Artist-in-Residence Chick Corea to Perform with Akoustic Band, Elektric Band, and Detroit Jazz Festival Symphony Orchestra 2018 Festival to Debut Inaugural “Resident Ensemble” with Terri Lyne Carrington and Esperanza Spalding in Three Special Performances In keeping with its tradition of assembling a…

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Detroit Jazz Festival Announces 2017 Artist Line-up

The Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest free jazz festival, has announced its full artist lineup for the 38th annual Labor Day weekend event. The lineup, which is filled with rich and diverse jazz talents, is anchored by 2017 Artist-in-Residence Wayne Shorter, a revolutionary saxophonist and composer globally recognized for his immense contributions to jazz…

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Detroit Jazz Festival: Announces Wayne Shorter as 2017 Artist-in-Resident

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The Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest free jazz festival, is thrilled to announce legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter as its 2017 Artist-in-Residence. Through this role, Shorter will act as an ambassador for the Festival, support the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation’s efforts to enhance year-round jazz music education opportunities, and thrill music enthusiasts…

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