Michigan Jazz Fest Expands
This year’s Michigan Jazz Fest at Schoolcraft College has stages both inside and outside; it also features a wider array of jazz styles than in previous years. This is a sign that we are entering a post-pandemic period with a renewed music program featuring artists that have never played the festival, like saxophonist Dave McMurray, trumpeter Allen Dennard and drummer Leonard King. There has also been an expansion in educational programs at the festival with improvisation clinics on a Clinic Stage, and a new All-Star High School Jazz Band featuring students from around the state. You will find a detailed schedule below. SEMJA will be present to greet members, and will be awarding scholarships to the student performers on the Future of Jazz Stage. As always Schoolcraft College will offer a comfortable setting for a jazz festival with air conditioning for those who need it.
The 27th annual Michigan Jazz Festival is Sunday, July 17, 2022, from noon to 9:00 p.m. The free clinics begin at 9:00 a.m. For more information see michiganjazzfestival.org.
| Salden Big Band Stage |
Leven Open Air Stage |
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| DiPonio Room | The Big Tent | |||
| 12:15 | Planet D Nonet | 12:00 | Phil Ogilvie Rhythm Kings | |
| 2:00 | MJF All-Star H.S. Jazz Band | 1:30 | Oopapada | |
| 3:45 | Russ Miller and the Jazz Orchestra | 3:00 | Terry Lower with vocalist Edye Evans Hyde | |
| 5:30 | CSO | 4:30 | Dave McMurray | |
| 7:15 | Jeff Trudell Big Band | 6:00 | Dave Bennett Quartet | |
| 7:30 | Diego Rivera Quintet | |||
| Bill Bolle Presentation Stage |
Jerry NcKenzie Rathskeller Stage |
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| Kehrl Auditorium | Lower Waterman | |||
| 12:30 | Allen Dennard Quintet | 12:15 | Russ Macklem Quintet | |
| 2:00 | Jon-Erik Kellso and friends | 1:45 | Cary Kocher with Sarah D'Angelo | |
| 3:30 | Louis Jones Quartet | 3:15 | Doc's Holiday Tribute Band | |
| 5:00 | Anthony Stanco Quintet | 4:45 | Vincent Chandler Experience | |
| 6:30 | Jonathon Muir-Cotton and Expressions | 6:15 | Ron Kischuk: Masters of Music Trombone | |
| 8:00 | Sean Dobbins Trio | 7:45 | Lunar Octet | |
| Vosgerchian Solo Piano & More |
Livonia Community Fundation Cabaret Stage |
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| Rennolds Room | American Harvest Brewpub | |||
| 12:30 | Michael Malis | 12:15 | Olivia Van Goor / William Bennett | |
| 1:45 | Bill Meyer | 1:30 | Lori LeFevre / Chris Buzzelli | |
| 3:15 | Jordan Young Organ Trio | 2:45 | Barbara Ware / Cliff Monear | |
| 4:45 | Ryan Bills / Trevor Lamb Sextet | 4:00 | Kate Patterson / Chuck Shermetaro | |
| 6:15 | Matthew LoRusso Quintet | 5:15 | Naima Shamborguer / Sven Anderson | |
| 7:45 | Brandon Williams | 6:30 | Jiana Hunter / Scott Gwinnell | |
| Music Hall Future of Jazz Stage |
Michigan Arts & Culture Council Clinic Stage |
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| Henry's Cafe | FORUM AUDITORIUM | |||
| 12:00 | Millenium Trio | 9:00 AM |
Dwight Adams Jazz Improvisation Clinic |
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| 1:30 | Ellen Wallenfang Quintet | |||
| 3:00 | Playing with the Pros | 11:00 AM |
Ellie Martin Jazz Vocal Improvisation Clinic |
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| 4:30 | Notre Dame Prep Jazz Combo | |||
| 6:00 | Nate Tropolewski Quartet | |||