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It’s a show called “ A Forest for the Trees” and it’s an art installation, immersive journalism project, and climate activism all in one. The centerpiece is a huge, fallen tree that’s been turned into a cyborg of light and music. Imagine a cathedral made of reclaimed tree trunks - lots of them - and some of them talk. (The Children’s Foundation of Detroit will also be presenting a check to the area Boys and Girls Club.)įor more information and tickets, visit a former beer warehouse in Boyle Heights, just across the LA River from downtown LA, there’s … something going on.

There isn’t a jazz musician who hasn’t been influenced by it,” he said. He said it will pay homage to some of the music he, his fellow musicians and fans all grew up on. I love the idea of bringing the concept to a jazz festival,” he said.įriday’s show will feature Zonjic, the symphony, and “Zonjic Meets Motown” with the vocal group Serieux. We experimented with a pops show way back when at the Frauenthal. “I have a classical background and have developed a relationship with the West Michigan Symphony. In between acts, I’m practicing.”Ī highlight for Zonjic at the upcoming Shoreline Jazz Fest is his performance with the West Michigan Symphony on Friday evening. I’m spending a lot of time in my trailer. If my playing got compromised, I’d give up (the festivals). “I’m trying really hard to be an artist, keep my playing up.

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He said keeping his chops up while booking and coordinating all the shows as well as his radio and TV appearances is another challenge. I have 100-year-olds that come to hear me play.” They may not be dancing as much, but they’re still dancing,” he said. Still Relevant, Still On Top of His Game: Zonjic (Courtesy Photo)Īs the performers are aging, so too are the audiences, but Zonjic said they continue to come to the shows and appreciate the music. Stephanie Mills is 65,” he said of the headliners at the recent Jazz on the River. “George Benson is 79 and still sounding great. He noted the continuing appeal of performers his age and older, including his friend Bob James, 82, who just played with him at the Flint Jazz Festival, veteran guitarist Lee Ritenour, who headlined the first night of that event at 70, and Herb Alpert, still touring at 87. “In 2022 I’m still relevant,” he said almost wonderingly. His most recent, “Play It Forward,” came out two years ago. “It is amazing to me that this music in this genre does have longevity,” said Zonjic, who released his first album as a leader in 1978. Zonjic said the shows continue to grow, even as many of the performers and the fans grow older. “I’m in them all, but even I mix it up,” he said, performing different tunes with different musicians.ĪGING JAZZ GREATS CONTINUE TO IMPRESS AND DRAW FANS He said he strives to keep them all distinct from one another, without artists appearing at more than one of the events, with one exception.

Zonjic helms several summer festivals in Michigan, including Jazz on the River in Trenton, the River Raisin Jazz Festival in Monroe, and the St. I’m all in with the music component and affordable tickets,” he said, which are $25 for Friday and $45 each for Saturday and Sunday. To that end, all tickets for the event are being routed through his assistant, rather than another ticket firm. “Coming out of COVID, I was careful to get a good, diverse lineup, and make it affordable.” Zonjic said he always tries to keep a couple things in mind when developing a festival lineup. Maysa: Grammy-nominated jazz/soul singer performs Saturday.

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