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By admin on November 28, 2023

Support the Jazz Network Foundation this Giving Tuesday 2023We invite you to join the Jazz Network Foundation in our enduring commitment to celebrate and elevate the rich tapestry of jazz music in Detroit. Your generous donations play a crucial role in sustaining our diverse

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The Jazz Network Foundation – Elevating Jazz in Detroit

By Jazz Network Team on August 2, 2019

Vision and Mission The Jazz Network Foundation, under the visionary leadership of Bill Foster, stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and innovation in Detroit's jazz landscape. For over four decades, the foundation has been instrumental in nurturing, showcasing, and elevating jazz music, aligning

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Reflecting on a Night of Jazz: The 22nd Anniversary of the Jazz Network Foundation

By Jazz Network Team on July 1, 2019

Detroit, MI: Ten years ago, in 2013, the Jazz Network Foundation marked its 22nd anniversary with a spectacular celebration, "Back to the SereNgeti". A special highlight of the event was the performance by the renowned Marcus Belgrave, whose trumpet sang through the

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Bill Foster: Jazz Hero

By Jazz Network Team on June 15, 2019

Bill Foster, Detroit’s 2014 Jazz Hero, has been a strong advocate of the city’s arts for almost 60 years, promoting jazz all the while, and is currently working towards Detroit’s revitalization. Most of his efforts have been facilitated through The Jazz Network

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The transformative power of arts education

By Jazz Network Team on May 29, 2019

The transformative power of arts education is a core belief at the Jazz Network Foundation, where we understand that the arts are not a luxury but a necessity for the holistic development of individuals and communities. Masterclasses, a cornerstone of our educational

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Spirit of Detroit Award

By Jazz Network Team on March 1, 2020

In a poignant 2013 Jazz Network Foundation anniversary ceremony that resonates with the heartbeats of Detroit, Bill Foster, the venerable founder of the Jazz Network Foundation, was honored with the esteemed Spirit of Detroit Award. This accolade, conferred upon those who embody the resilience

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Performances as the Carr Center

By Jazz Network Team on November 24, 2019

The Jazz Network Foundation, known for its unwavering commitment to fostering the growth of jazz in Detroit, has once again illuminated the city's cultural scene through a significant collaboration with the Arts League of Michigan at the Virgil Carr Center. This partnership culminated in

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The Jazz Network Foundation Illuminates “LIGHT UP Livernois”

By Jazz Network Team on November 8, 2019

Detroit’s celebrated "LIGHT UP Livernois," renowned for showcasing the city’s flair for fashion, art, and design, has found a kindred spirit in the Jazz Network Foundation, an organization deeply rooted in Detroit’s cultural renaissance. As the festival lights up the historic Avenue of Fashion,

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Marion Hayden

By Jazz Network Team on September 20, 2019

Marion Hayden, a revered figure in the Detroit jazz scene, represents more than just musical proficiency; she embodies the spirit of Detroit's bass legacy. Her journey, shaped by the tutelage of the great trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, is marked by an unwavering dedication to the

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