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American Black Journal
35th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
Season 42
Episode 36
The world’s largest free jazz festival is turning 35 years old this year. Cornell Batie, Sharon Banks, and Chris Collins of the Detroit Jazz Festival join us to discuss the 2014 Detroit Jazz Festival headliners and the impact the festival has on arts, culture, and education in the city. Plus, we’re treated to an in-studio performance by the Ursula Walker – Buddy Budson Quartet!
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