Enrollment for the Summer Jazz Week 17

has begun!

Study from and perform with the Midwest's top jazz educators and performers for a week in July, located in modern, secure facilities in the heart of Detroit's historic jazz scene.

2026 Detroit Jazz Workshop

Summer Jazz Week 17

High School / Adult Instrumental Workshop

Mon. July 6 to Fri. July 10

10am to 3:15pm

MSU-CMS, Midtown Detroit

Middle School Instrumental Workshop

Mon. July 6 to Fri. July 10

10am to 3:15pm

MSU-CMS, Midtown Detroit

Vocal Jazz Workshop

Mon. July 13 to Fri. July 17

1 to 5pm

Music Hall Performing Arts Center, Downtown Detroit

More details will be added to the website. Contact us with any questions.

Part I and II of students of the Summer Jazz Week 16 (2025) sharing with the Aretha's Jazz Cafe audience at their jazz club performance, what they learned over the week. Answers range from cute, to funny, to inspirational! JD (John Douglas) taught all of his horn players how to Bop! (BeBop)

It's the Vocal Jazz Workshop's turn! Our 25 vocalists share one thing they learned with our Aretha's Jazz Cafe audience.