Oral history project preserves the legacy of Detroit women in jazz | One Detroit - BridgeDetroit

Oral history project preserves the legacy of Detroit women in jazz | One Detroit - BridgeDetroit

For decades, Detroit wasn’t just a stop on the map for musicians, it was the destination. As jazz evolved and musicians migrated north during the Great Migration, Detroit became a place where the genre flourished. Venues like the Blue Bird Inn, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, and countless others created space for jazz musicians to play, experiment and make lasting connections. This story also appeared in Detroit PBS - One Detroi…