Detroit Jazz Festival Announces Lineup

The 31st Detroit International Jazz Festival, which will be held Sept. 3–6, has announced its complete lineup.

As the 2010 artist in residence, pianist Mulgrew Miller will be featured on several stages throughout the weekend. On opening night, Take 6 will join his trio, and his other appearances include a duo piano session with Kenny Barron, a performance with his own band Wingspan and a project with Detroit-based artists Karriem Riggins and Bob Hurst.

Bobby Watson will reunite Horizon with Terell Stafford, Victor Lewis, Edward Simon and Essiet Essiet. Michael Weiss’ quintet will feature Randy Brecker in a tribute to Horace Silver. Benny Green, along with Christian McBride and Greg Hutchinson, will pay homage to Ray Brown. Maria Schneider will bring her entire orchestra to town. In recognition of the 100th birthday of Django Reinhardt, the Hot Club of Detroit will perform. “Brownie Speaks” will feature Dominick Farinacci and Jonathan Batiste remembering Clifford Brown. A tribute to Detroit’s Pepper Adams will feature baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan with another Detroit hero, pianist Barry Harris.

Other artists include pianist Danilo Perez, saxophonist Tia Fuller, Freddy Cole Trio, Scott Kinsey Quartet, Poogie Bell Band with Victor Bailey, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Newly signed Mack Avenue Records artist Kirk Whalum, joined by Lalah Hathaway and Robert Randolph, will perform the music of Donny Hathaway. For more info go to http://www.detroitjazzfest.com/
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