Soul Saturday: The evolution of Yussef Dayes, from pots and pans to global beats
Yussef Dayes is a tour-de-force behind the drums. The South London-raised producer, composer and drummer performs with an exhilarating combo...
Progressive Underground: Kris Johnson’s return to the DSO is a full circle moment
Award-winning trumpeter, educator and bandleader Kris Johnson has enjoyed a musical journey that has taken him around the world sharing...
Mic Check: A WDET exclusive interview with Robert Glasper
Producer, multi-instrumentalist and Grammy Award-winning artist Robert Glasper has been at the vanguard of contemporary music for many years, and...
Detroit-made documentary ‘Introducing… Marcus Belgrave’ follows the musician’s life and legacy
Detroiter Timashion Jones is an Emmy award-winning film director who has worked on a dozen feature-length and documentary films. Along...
First annual Black Bottom Jazz Showcase aims to take audiences to ‘a simpler time’
In honor of Black History Month, the first annual Black Bottom Jazz Showcase will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25,...
Jazz Saxophonist Marcus Elliot ‘Broken Seeds’ Bear Big Ideas, Emotions
Marcus Elliot sat down with WDET's Sam Beaubien to discuss his latest album "Broken Seeds Vol. 1." The album features...
New Book Explores the History of Jazz in Detroit
A new book from former Detroit Free Press Arts reporter and critic Mark Stryker looks into the history of jazz in Detroit....
Latest in Local: Joseph Dugan, Saxophonist And Yogi, Releases Improvisational Album
Samastah Yoga Before I tell you anything about Ferndale-based saxophonist and improviser Joseph Dugan, go ahead and click 'play' on his new...
Jazz at DTE’s Beacon Park Concert Series Kicks Off This Friday
Jazz at DTE's Beacon Park concert series kicks off this Friday, May 17th at 7p.m. The first concert will feature two bands from the...
Ian Finkelstein’s Duality/Detroit Celebrates Black History Month at MotorCity Wine
WDET's Sam Beaubien sat down with keyboardist Ian Finkelstein to discuss Duality/Detroit and the month long Black History Month celebration at MotorCity...
Live @ WDET’s Studio A: Detroit Jazz Ensemble Hughes Smith Quintet
WDET’s Sam Beaubien sat down with the Hughes Smith Quintet, a Detroit jazz ensemble who strives to play original music...
