Produced by Greater Flint Arts Council, the Flint Jazz Festival continued its longstanding tradition this summer, but at a new location due to river renovations in Downtown Flint to prepare for Genesee County’s first state park.
Over the weekend, nearly 1,000 enthusiasts of the artform were welcomed at the Clio Amphitheatre to enjoy fantastic performances by 11 local, regional and internationally famous jazz musicians. The lineup included Grammy winner Jeff Lorber, and the People’s Jazz Band, founded in 1980 by “Flint’s Jazz Ambassador” Joe Freyre. The festival atmosphere was completed by a variety of food, beverages and goods vendors.
