Jazz in the Park

Jazz in the Park
Artist Schedule and Bios

This season Jazz in the Park will take place again at the beautiful Millennium Park just southwest of downtown. WMJS has secured a total of 10 event dates where the community and visitors alike, can come together and listen to the classic sounds of America’s original genre of music….Jazz!

These concerts would not be possible without our sponsors, donors, and supporting members of WMJS. Donations can be made online, by mail, at the concerts in cash, or contactless via PayPal paypal.me/wmichjazz.

Millennium Park
The Meadows Amphitheater
1415 Maynard Ave SW
Walker, MI 49534

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All Concerts -- 6:30-8:30PM

June 2 - Northview High School Jazz Band

June 9 - Kevin Jones Quintet

June 16 - Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra

June 23 - Mark Kahny Group - Quartet

June 30 - Tom Knific Quintet

July 7 - Benje Daneman & Kanola Band

July 14 - Olivia VanGoor Quartet

July 21 - Tommy Pancy Octet

July 28 - Houston Patton

August 4 - Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra

Bob Nixon

Jim Hayward - Alto Sax

Mike Lutley - Alto Sax

Greg Marsden - Tenor Sax

Craig Hribek - Tenor Sax

Gary McCourry - Bari Sax

Nate VanderWerf - Trumpet

Matt Sumner - Trumpet

Ted Craig - Trumpet

Jim Sawyer - Trumpet

Mark Wells - Trombone

Paul Brewer - Trombone

Dave Collee - Trombone

Paul Keen - Trombone

Steve Talaga - Piano

Tom Lockwood - Bass

Eddie Eicher - Drums


For over 45 years, The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra has been one of Michigan’s premier jazz ensembles, featuring some of the finest musicians in the area playing swinging original compositions and arrangements as well as traditional favorites.

The musicians that create the live sounds are some of the area’s best soloists, sidemen, and educators available. Many have jazz projects of their own, yet dedicate time to fostering the performance of live big band jazz.

The band was founded in 1976 by the late Bruce Early, and has performed with many famous artists such as Clark Terry, Louis Bellson, Phil Woods, Pearl Bailey, Kenny Wheeler, Randy Brecker, Maria Schneider, Allen Vizutti, Phil Wilson, Bobby Shew, and has been enjoyed by thousands of people at concerts, dances, and festivals throughout the region.

Millennium Park
The Meadows Amphitheater
1415 Maynard Ave SW
Walker, MI 49534

All Concerts -- 6:30-8:30PM

Jazz in the Park