Grammy-winning pianist Herbie Hancock and renowned jazz violinist Regina Carter will headline the 28th annual Detroit International Jazz Festival, kicking off Friday (August 31st). This year's event will honor the jazz roots of both Detroit and Chicago via a friendly challenge between artists from each city and is billed as "The Rumble in the Great Lakes."

Chicago and Detroit performers for the weekend include Mavis Staples, Otis Clay, Bettye Lavette, The Miracles, Curtis Fuller, Kenny Garrett, Ron Carter and Gerald Wilson.

Also lined up for the Labor Day Weekend fest are Dave Brubeck, Patti Austin, Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, Poncho Sanchez, Charles Tolliver, the Brubeck Brothers, Russell Malone, Bill Charlap, Stanley Jordan, and others.

More information about activities, performers, tickets, and venues can be found at Detroitjazzfest.com.




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