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Archive of: Jazz

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perspective: blues

perspective: blues

Every month should have its theme

March 2013
perspective: jazz

perspective: jazz

The kaleidoscopic range of jazz sounds coming our way in February and March include a pair of fascinating programs with a world music tilt.

February 2013
Jazz Perspective

Jazz Perspective

The advent of autumn means the return of our vibrant student community.

October 2012
Summer wrap-up and the big shebang!

Summer wrap-up and the big shebang!

The bittersweet feelings I always have as the days shorten and summer wanes are always balanced by the excitement of the cornucopia of jazz delights that is the Detroit Jazz Festival.

August 2012
Festive summer scene means fun for all

Festive summer scene means fun for all

As the summer months approach in Ann Arbor, the concert and club scene heats up with the temperature. The free Top of the Park events associated with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival provide great communal opportunities for fans of jazz and all other kinds of music.

June 2012
Charles Lloyd's Journey Towards Love

Charles Lloyd's Journey Towards Love

I was 11 years old in 1966. It would be four more years before I appreciated what happened at the Monterey Jazz Festival that pivotal year. Charles Lloyd's Atlantic Records release "Forest Flower" was the first jazz record I remember hearing.

April 2012
'Fe-brrr-ary' Frosty Fun

'Fe-brrr-ary' Frosty Fun

At the time of this writing temperatures are lingering in the 40s! I

February 2012

Local stars shine brightly in the holiday skies

The holiday season brings with it plenty of extra business and expenses. Fortunately we live in a community with so many luminous jazz stars...

December 2011

Festival and FUNdraising!

By October the academic and music scenes in Ann Arbor are in full effect.

October 2011

Summer winds up with the big show!

The dog days of August may be bittersweet for some as the joys of summer come to an end, but jazz fans whet their appetite in anticipation...

August 2011
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