2012 Event Schedule
Blues on the Bay
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Friendship Shell in Wenonah Park
Bay City, MI
3:30 – Doors open and music begins
5:30 – Main kick-off
Sit back and relax in beautiful Wenonah Park while you drink a cold beer and enjoy a burger or brat with some slow-swinging, finger-snapping jazz. This free mid-week kickoff event is the perfect getaway from the hustle of your busy week. This evening on the water will set the mood for the incredible music that will be featured in this year’s Jazz Trail event.
Jazz on the Green
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Dow Gardens - Midland, MI
5:30 pm – Doors open and music begins
7:00 pm – Michigan Jazz Trail Big Band
8:00 pm – Ramsey Lewis
Spend an evening in the lush, green venue of Dow Gardens while you stretch back in your favorite lawn chair. Grab a partner and dance away as the Michigan Jazz Trail Big Band with conductor James Hohmeyer swings and grooves your favorite tunes. Try a tasty Greek gyro inbetween performances. Take in the fragrant, fresh air while you sip Michigan wine and let world-renown composer, pianist and three time Grammy-winning jazz legend, Ramsey Lewis show you the splendor of jazz music.
Heart & Soul at the Dow Event Center
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Dow Event Center
Saginaw, MI
3:00 pm – Doors open and music begins
4:00 pm (approx.) – Patrick Yandall, followed by Dee Dee Bridgewater
Slide into a comfy seat at the Dow Event Center and grab some finger-licking hot wings – this will be a finale jazz performance you’ll be talking about for months. Nationally acclaimed jazz guitarist, Patrick Yandall will fill the center with electric riff rhythms and groovy melodies. Grammy-winning jazz diva, Dee Dee Bridgewater will top the day and restore your musical soul with her celebrated interpretations of jazz classics and one-of-a-kind pizazz.
