What is the Detroit Jazz Festival?

What is the Detroit Jazz Festival?

For nearly 40 years, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has celebrated Detroit’s rich history of jazz music by providing year-round concerts and educational programming, and of course, organizing the world’s largest free jazz festival, featuring world-class talent, over Labor Day weekend.

Was there an underground explosion in Detroit?

A strong odor is under investigation Sunday after an apparent underground explosion. The ground has shifted and cracked at Fort and Dearborn streets, near Woodmere Cemetery. The Detroit Department of Public Works closed parts of several streets in the area until further notice.

When did the Detroit Jazz Festival merge with Montreux?

From 1980 to 1991, the Festival flourished through a partnership with the highly regarded international jazz festival in Montreux, Switzerland. In 1991, the Festival merged with Detroit’s Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, where it resided until September 2005.

What happened in Southwest Detroit late Saturday Night?

DETROIT – The City of Detroit, Great Lakes Water Authority and DTE Energy are investigating an incident that happened in southwest Detroit late Saturday night. A strong odor is under investigation Sunday after an apparent underground explosion.

What is the Canadian jazz festival 2020?

From November 8 to 15, 2020, be a part of history as Jazz Festivals across the country join forces to present top jazz talent performing online. From coast to coast, over a dozen Festivals have collaborated to bring all Canadians together in an effort to unite us in our love of jazz music.

How can I support the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation?

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