🎷 Celebrating International Jazz Day – April 30 🎶 Today marks International Jazz Day, a celebration of one of the most influential and expressive musical genres in the world. Jazz originated in the early 20th century, drawing from blues, ragtime, and African American musical traditions. It quickly gained momentum in the 1920s—often referred to as […]
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Kinan Azmeh Quartet
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary – Global Fridays SpotlightShared to promote arts and cultural awareness in Metro Detroit We’re excited to help spread the word about a stunning upcoming performance: clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh and the Kinan Azmeh Quartet will be featured in an upcoming Global Fridays concert series. Known internationally for blending Arabic […]
Guitar Passions Tour comes to the Music Hall in Detroit February 18th
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary on Guitar Passions TourOriginally featured at Music Hall Detroit On February 18th, the Detroit Music Hall will host a rare and exceptional performance featuring three internationally celebrated guitarists: Sharon Isbin, Stanley Jordan, and Romero Lubambo. The Guitar Passions Tour unites diverse musical traditions—Latin, Brazilian, classical, and jazz—into one unforgettable evening […]
Baker’s Keyboard Lounge to Open in Downtown Detroit
Grosse Pointe Music Academy Commentary on Baker’s Keyboard Lounge ExpansionBased on original reporting by Roger Grace, dbusiness.com Baker’s Keyboard Lounge — a Detroit jazz institution — is preparing to expand its legacy with a second location in downtown Detroit. As reported by dbusiness.com, this new venue is slated to carry the iconic flair and atmosphere […]
Meet the Makers Behind the Music: Raggin’ Jazzin’ Rockin’
If you’ve ever marveled at a Zildjian cymbal or played a Ludwig drum kit, you might wonder about the stories behind these iconic names. Author Susan VanHecke explores the innovators behind some of America’s most legendary musical instruments in her book, Raggin’ Jazzin’ Rockin’: A History of American Musical Instrument Makers (Boyds Mills Press), an […]