James Jenkins: Centennial Jazz Libation Ceremony
James Jenkins, founder of the Graystone International Jazz Museum & Hall of Fame, was remembered on his centennial with a jazz libation ceremony.
The Gabriel Brass Band: LaVell Williams Jazz Funeral Performance
We asked The Gabriel Brass Band to perform a tribute to LaVell Williams (1967-2018) on the Blue Bird Inn Stage at Light Box Performance.
Blue Bird Inn: Lock Cutting Video
On April 24, 2019 we put our own lock on the Blue Bird Inn with some help from bassist Marion Hayden and saxophonist De’Sean Jones.
Blue Bird Inn: Drone Video
Harold and Raymond McKinney: Detroit’s Arts Legends Interview
Harold McKinney, jazz musician and composer, and Raymond McKinney, cellist and poet, discuss their relationship to Detroit’s arts and music culture.
Luis Resto: “I Wanna Be Your Dog” Performance
Carleton Gholz: The Billy T. Experience Interview
Founder Carleton Gholz interviewed by Billy T. and T.J. on WHPR’s “The Billy T Experience” in Highland Park to promote our first Detroit Sound Conference.
Don Davis: Electrifying Mojo Interview
Don Davis (1938-2014), musician, record producer, and banker, is interviewed by radio personality the Electrifying Mojo in this on-air interview.
Michelle McKinney: “Planning for a Detroit Sound Legacy” Presentation
Michelle McKinney, archivist, storyteller, and griot, discusses how to plan for and preserve legacy in this Detroit Sound Conference presentation.
Mike Servito: Social Studies Boston Performance
Mike Servito, Brooklyn-based and Detroit-raised DJ, performed a special set of Detroit dance tracks for a fundraiser with partner Social Studies Boston.