Detroit International Jazz Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Detroit Jazz Festival |
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| Genre | Jazz |
| Dates | September |
| Location(s) | Detroit, Michigan |
| Years active | Since 1980 |
| Founded by | Robert McCabe, Detroit Renaissance |
| Attendance | 300,000 |
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The Detroit Jazz Festival is a big, free music event. It happens every year during the Labor Day Weekend. You can find it in Detroit, Michigan, at Hart Plaza and Campus Martius Park. It's one of the largest free jazz festivals in the world!
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Discovering the Detroit Jazz Festival
The Detroit Jazz Festival is a special event for music lovers. It brings together many talented jazz musicians. People from all over come to enjoy the live performances. The festival is a great way to experience jazz music.
A Look Back: Festival History
The festival started a long time ago, in 1980. When it first began, it had a different name. It was known as the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival until the year 2000.
Later, in 2005, its name changed again. It became the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Then, in 2006, a new group called the Detroit International Jazz Festival Foundation took over. This foundation helps run the festival. Since 2012, it has been known as the Detroit Jazz Festival.
Famous Jazz Artists at the Festival
Many amazing jazz musicians have played at this festival. Some of the well-known performers include:
- Dave Brubeck
- Chick Corea
- Wynton Marsalis
- Pat Metheny
- Sonny Rollins
- Wayne Shorter
- Tower of Power
These artists and many others have shared their music. They help make the festival a memorable experience.
The Festival in Recent Times
In 2020, things were a bit different for the festival. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concerts were held online. Musicians performed without a live audience. This allowed people to still enjoy the music safely from home. The festival adapted so everyone could still experience the joy of jazz.
