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Detroit Jazz Festival, Valade Jazz Center, Artist Jess Fendo

Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation President and Artistic Director Chris Collins talks about the 2024 lineup and the festival’s impact on Detroit. Wayne State University Vice President for Government & Community Affairs Patrick Lindsey discusses the opening of the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center. Plus, this year’s Jazz Festival poster by Detroit artist Jess Fendo is revealed.

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