Ann Delisi: J Rowe and Jordan Schug
Detroit drummer J Rowe and bassist Jordan Schug performed songs from their latest album “Missant" at Rustbelt Studios. They talked with...
The Metro Events Guide: Film screenings, art exhibits and record releases
Now that Movement weekend is behind us, there's room to explore Detroit's talents beyond Hart Plaza. This week, we've got...
The Metro: ‘Jazz-A-Bet’ book bridges music history and children’s literature
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The city of Detroit has long been a hotbed for jazz....
Mic Check: Detroit native Kenny Garrett brings lifetime of music experiences to the DSO stage
For nearly four decades, Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny Garrett has built a career that has seen him become recognized as one...
Sam’s Jams Live: Jon Dixon
Jon Dixon is a highly acclaimed Detroit-based producer and musician. With over two decades in the industry, he has become...
Sam’s Jams Live: Wendell Harrison
Wendell Harrison is a legendary jazz saxophonist hailing from Detroit. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has played...
Listen to Endea Owens perform live in WDET’s Studio A
Detroit native Endea Owens is a rising star in jazz. She’s a student of legends like Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker...
Detroit duo releases vulnerable new album, ‘Conjure’
On Saturday, Dec. 10, a duo of great local musicians will celebrate their new album with a release party at...
De’Sean Jones wants to bring culture back to the arts
De’Sean Jones is a son of Detroit's legendary jazz and electronic music scenes. He worked his way up in the...
Multimedia installation across Midtown highlights women composers in jazz
For the next six weeks, jazz fans can experience live performances from some of the best musicians in the business....
Detroit Jazz Drummer Gayelynn McKinney Releases a New Album Inspired by Her Father, titled “McKinfolk, A New Beginning”
Gayelynn McKinney talks (and laughs) with Ann Delisi about everything from the daily conversations with her father at the breakfast table,...