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About this Event
CALLING ALL DETROIT JAZZ MUSICIANS, VOCALISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & JAZZ JOURNALISTS
Third Annual “A Great Day in Metro Detroit Jazz Photograph”In Celebration of International Jazz Day
Detroit’s jazz community is invited to gather for a historic cultural moment as The Preservation of Jazz proudly presents the Third Annual A Great Day in Metro Detroit Jazz Photograph on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Aretha’s Jazz Café.
Inspired by the legendary 1958 “A Great Day in Harlem” photograph—one of the most iconic images in jazz history—this annual gathering pays tribute to the original moment when 57 jazz legends assembled on a Harlem brownstone staircase to create a timeless visual record of the artists who shaped American music. That photograph became more than an image; it became a cultural document preserving a generation of greatness.Now, for the third consecutive year, Detroit’s jazz community will gather to continue that tradition.Held annually on International Jazz Day, established by UNESCO to recognize jazz as a universal language of peace, unity, dialogue, and artistic excellence, this event honors Detroit’s enduring contribution to the global jazz legacy while documenting the artists, storytellers, and culture bearers carrying that torch today.
EVENT DETAILS
Third Annual A Great Day in Metro Detroit Jazz Photograph Thursday, April 30, 2026 Artist & Media Gathering: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sharp
Aretha’s Jazz Café
350 Madison Street, Detroit, MI
We are calling on:
Jazz Musicians
Vocalists
Jazz Photographers
Jazz Journalists / Media
Educators
Composers
Band Leaders
Cultural Contributors
Rising Artists
This photograph will serve as:
A historic record of Detroit’s living jazz legacyA tribute to those preserving and advancing the musicA celebration of International Jazz Day
A declaration that Detroit remains a vital force in jazz worldwide
Attire Requested:Classic / Elegant / Jazz-Inspired / Camera Ready
To Participate:
Please text your RSVP to 248-383-3385 to confirm participation and receive updates regarding lineup, arrival instructions, and event coordination.Come stand with your peers.Come honor the legacy.Come be part of Detroit jazz history.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Aretha's Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Street, Detroit, United States
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