Name: Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble
Start: 2026-02-14T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 15 Fort Mose Trail, 32084

: Music has always loomed large in the life of Don Was. Born in Detroit in 1952, he has enjoyed a multi-faceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker, and radio host. Don Was’ latest group, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, features top-tier jazz musicians from his hometown. The band includes longtime collaborators such as Dave McMurray on saxophone and keyboardist Luis Resto. Additional members include trombonist Vincent Chandler, trumpeter John Douglas, drummer Jeff Canaday, percussionist Mahindi Masai, guitarist Wayne Gerard, and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an.