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Saxophonist Joe Lovano discusses his role as this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence

We'll hear from this year's Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence, tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. He sits down for a conversation with 90.9 WRCJ host John Penney about his musical journey and connection to Detroit music legends. They also talk about Lovano's workshop for Wayne State University music students and the advice he gave them.

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37th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
25:44
We discuss the 37th anniversary of the Detroit Jazz Festival. Ep 4447.
A Day of Heart / Welcome to Osborn
26:45
Efforts to prevent heart disease; art project transforms a neighborhood. Ep 4445.
Men of Courage / Summer Youth Festival
30:59
Details on “Men of Courage.” Plus, young people showcase their artistic talents. Ep 4444.
United We Stand Sculpture / Black History Maker
26:47
Legendary artist Charles McGee’s new sculpture; history maker Elliott Hall. Ep 4441.
ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day / Minority Mental Health
26:47
A milestone for Neighborhoods Day; ballroom dancing brings awareness to mental illness.
Paradise Valley Redevelopment / Poison on Tap
26:25
Historic black district in Detroit to undergo massive redevelopment. Ep 4439.
Poverty, Prison & Delinquency / Earn + Learn Program
26:46
A look at the direct link between growing up poor and going to prison. Ep 4438.
World Sickle Cell Day / Pontiac After Emergency Management
25:58
A look at the efforts to combat sickle cell disease; changes in Pontiac. Ep 4437.
GM Vice President Ed Welburn / Michigan Veterans Foundation
26:48
GM Vice President Ed Welburn; Michigan Veterans Foundation gets new home. Ep 4434.
Detroit Fly-In / Luft Gangster
26:43
We take a look at careers in aviation, and talk with Tuskegee Airmen. Ep 4433.
Ford Freedom Awards / Danialle Karmanos’ Work It Out
26:47
Ford Freedom Award celebrates black men; Detroit program teaches good health. Ep 4432.
Wayne County Commissioner Martha Scott / Bookstock
26:46
Martha Scott on breaking racial and gender barriers. Plus, Bookstock is back. Ep 4430.
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