03/01/16
Ron Carter Named Artist-in-Residence at Detroit Jazz Fest
Will perform in several different capacities
By JazzTimes
The Detroit Jazz Festival, taking place Sept. 2-5, has announced that bassist Ron Carter will be its 2016 Artist-in-Residence. Carter, who has appeared at the Detroit Jazz Festival several times, will, according to a press release, “orchestrate a variety of unique performances and collaborations that can only be found at this year's festival.” Details on his performances will be unveiled in April at a luncheon in Detroit announcing the 37th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival lineup.
Ron Carter
“As Artist-in-Residence,” he press release states, “Carter will contribute to the festival's continued efforts to support and grow jazz through education in Detroit and beyond. A lifelong educator himself, Carter will pull from his 18 years as a faculty member of the City College of New York's music department and participate in educational initiatives to nurture and develop young local talent in Metro Detroit.”
At the Festival, Carter will perform during the Friday night opening and will also play collaborative sets with special guests throughout the weekend.
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