If you are a jazz fan looking for others who share your passion for jazz, then I have a group for you - Greater Detroit Jazz Society. Greater Detroit Jazz Society is dedicated to promoting classic jazz, big band, Dixieland and Swing.
Greater Detroit Jazz Society features concerts and performances in Metropolitan Detroit, such as Jazz at Shield`s now in its 20th year. You can enjoy pizza while listening to some of Detroit areas finest jazz artist on the first and third Saturday monthly. Go on-line to www.greaterdetroitjazzsociety.com to see a list of artist performing at Jazz at Shield`s.
Like barbecue? if so, be sure to check-out Greater Detroit Jazz Society`s Rec Bowl Summer Jazz Series - Jazzin With Some Barbecue. This event is an annual GDJS jazz picnic and potluck held in August, so mark your calendar. Note - this event is for GDJS members and musicians, so I strongly urge you to become a member of Greater Detroit Jazz Society so you can enjoy jazz picnic and potluck at the Rec` Bowl, in Mt. Clemens, MI. The Rec` is a covered outdoor venue that includes a bandstand, sound system, barbecue area, and dance floor. The Rec` Bowl is located at 40 Crocker Blvd., Mt. Clemens, MI 48043.
Another event promoted by GDJS in spring and fall is Terrace Inn Jazz Weekends, in Petoskey, MI. Greater Detroit Jazz Society sponsors two weekends of jazz at historic Terrace Inn in Bay View (Petoskey). A weekend package includes all meals and concerts. Terrace Inn is located at 1549 Glendale Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770. Spring jazz weekend, May 10-12, 2019, featuring David Tatrow and Friends with vocalist Barbara Ware. Fall jazz weekend, is October 25-27, 2019, featuring Roy Heitger`s Cakewalkin` Jazz Band, and Dave Bennett Quartet.
GDJS sponsors Michigan Jazz Festival that occurs every third Sunday of July, in Livonia, MI. This festival takes place on campus at Schoolcraft College. This is a free festival that runs from 12 Noon to 9:00 pm, on Sunday, July 21, 2019.
GDJS also promotes jazz education. GDJS has teamed-up with pianist Scott Gwinnell to develop Metro - Detroit Jazz Workshop now in its 9th year. Scott Gwinnell`s Jazz Workshop is located at Michigan State University Detroit Building. Information on Scott Gwinnell`s Jazz Workshop can be found at www.helpwithjazz.com.
Mardi Gras Party and New Years Eve events for jazz fans is also offered by GDJS. For more information on GDJS events you can receive a bi-monthly newsletter by joining GDJS. Contact Sally Bolle at (248)909-8668, or by email at sally@greaterdetroitjazzsociety.com. You can also contact Membership Director Nancy Blake at (586)610-9871, or by email at lilmagill12@comcast.net
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