
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

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
