David Blair (1967-2011), songwriter, musician, and poet, discusses the city he loves and performs “Detroit (While I Was Away)” in this audio recording.
David Blair (1967-2011): “Detroit (While I Was Away)” Performance
New Graystone Orchestra: Performance
Detroit Sound Conservancy · New Graystone Orchestra: Performance
Jazz Gets Around: Detroit Jazz Alive Performance
The group Jazz Gets Around performs a set for Detroit Jazz Alive, an on-air program broadcast on public radio station WDET.
Jimmy Dixon Quartet: Detroit Jazz Alive Performance
Piano player Jimmy Dixon leads his quartet in this live broadcast performance for Detroit Jazz Alive hosted by Jim Gallert on WDET.
Phil “Fresh” Simpson: “Yancey Fiddler” Artwork
Detroit Sound Conservancy · Phil "Fresh" Simpson: "Yancey Fiddler" Artist Statement
Don Letts: #RecordDet Interview
Don Letts, musician and filmmaker, discusses the documentary Rude Boy and the musical relationship between London, Kingston, and Detroit.
Wendell Harrison: Blue Bird Stage Performance
Detroit Sound Conservancy · Wendell Harrison: Blue Bird Stage Performance
Wendell Harrison & Harold McKinney: Detroit Jazz Alive Performance
Reed-player Wendell Harrison and pianist Harold McKinney perform together for Detroit Jazz Alive, an on-air program broadcast on public radio station WDET.
Melvin Davis: Crimetown Soundtrack Promotional 7″
Detroit Sound Conservancy and Gimlet Media partnered and pressed a promotional 7″ record by Melvin Davis to celebrate Season 2 of the podcast Crimetown.
Scott Gordon: Dance Detroit Reunion Performance
Detroit Sound Conservancy · Scott Gordon: Dance Detroit Reunion Performance