Basher Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Just looking over the 2008 Detroit JazzFest lineup, and I see DTB on the list. On the past, there would be at least 3-4 performers I would want to see, and it a definitely a good time, just don't think there is enough of a draw to go this year. FYI, it is 100% FREE. Friday, August 29 Dianne Reeves Philly/Detroit Tribute to Marvin Gaye with Lalah Hathaway, Rahsaan Patterson, Jose James and Christian McBride Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts Renaissance High School University of Michigan (Flint) Steelheads Saturday, August 30 Bonerama Christian McBride Band Col. Bruce & the Quark Alliance Dee Dee Sharp Godfathers of Groove: Reuben Wilson, Grant Green, Jr., and Bernard Purdie Philly-Detroit Summit with Christian McBride, Karriem Riggins, Perry Hughes, Bootsy Barnes, Dwight Adams Lalah Hathaway Mike Stern Band featuring Lincoln Goines, Lionel Cordew and Richie Morales Robin Eubanks + EB3 with Orrin Evans and Kenwood Dennard Ted Nash Quartet: Mancini Project The Latin Jazz All Stars: A Tribute to Hilton Ruiz & Mario Rivera with Arturo O’Farrill, Pete Escovedo, Ray Vega and Dave Valentin Michigan State University Big Band with Jon Faddis Hank Jones Trio Swiss Movement Revisited: Javon Jackson Band withLes McCann Detroit Jazz Fest All-Star Youth Ensemble Pat Prouty Quintet Western Michigan University Jazz Ensemble Ellen Rowe Quartet Naima Shamborguer Oberlin Jazz Ensemble Central Michigan University Berklee School of Music Jazz Quartet Esperanza Spalding Sean Dobbins Quintet Stratospheerius Mikhal Caldwell Troy Boulan Park Middle School Jazz Band Jackson Parkside Middle School Jazz Band Mt. Pleasant High School Jazz Band Fraser High School Jazz Band Grand Rapids Northview High School Jazz Band Sunday, August 31 “Battle of the Big Bands†– Count Basie Orchestra with special guest Nnenna Freelon vs. The Gerald Wilson Orchestra with special guest Kenny Burrell Ravi Coltrane’s Tribute to Alice, with Geri Allen, Charlie Haden, Jack DeJohnette and Brandee Younger Benny Golson Quartet Brian Bromberg with Randy Brecker and Jeff Lorber Kenny Garrett Quartet Jimmy Heath & The Wayne State University Big Band Pat Martino Quartet Roy Hargrove Quintet Stanley Jordan Trio Hot Club of Detroit Gerald Cleaver Detroit-Torino Project Tribute to Donald Walden Shahida Nurullah Tribute to Lee Morgan RJ Spangler Planet D Nonet Johnnie Bassett Alma College Steel Ensemble Brubeck Institute Jazz Quartet with Christian McBride Bugs Bedow St. Clair Shores Kennedy Middle School Jazz Band Lake Shore High School Jazz Band Romulus High School Jazz Band Grosse Pointe South High School Jazz Band Northville High School Jazz Band Monday, September 1 “Calvin Cooke & Friends†Sacred Steel Jazz Digs Labor with Bill Meyer & Friends Barry Harris Trio Temple University Jazz Band with Benny Golson Cyro Baptista & Beat the Donkey The Dizzy Gillespie™ All Star Big Band with special guest Roberta Gambarini Gerald Clayton Trio ICP Orchestra James Carter Septet Jim Hall Quartet featuring Geoffrey Keezer and Lewis Nash Matt Wilson’s “Arts and Crafts†featuring Terell Stafford, Gary Versace and Martin Wind Alexander Zonjic’s Philly-Detroit Smooth Connection with Maysa, Jeff Lorber, Doc Gibbs and the Motor City Horns The Derek Trucks Band The Heath Brothers Quartet with Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Jeb Patton and David Wong Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Kenny Barron Trio Stanley Jordan Trio Second Ebenezer Majestic Voices Dorinda Clark-Cole DSO Civic Jazz Orchestra w/ Christian McBride University of Michigan Jazz Trombone Ensemble DeSean Jones Quintet Sachal Vasandani Johnny Allen Quintet Utica Eppler High School Jazz Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chameleon Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Wow that does look good...Pat MartinoMike SternLes McCannBarry HarrisHank Jones and more for free!WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 We've gone the past couple of years..it's always a lot of fun..except when tour buses hit your car..that part sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Grrrr. I'll be paying for that for 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 A lot of Christian McBride and THAT is a good thing Damn he's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Wooly Mammoth Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Pete Escovedo, Ray Vega and Dave ValentinThat could be interesting. Latin Jazz. Pete used to play percussion in Santana's band. He is the father of Sheila E. (Prince) and uncle of Alejandro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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