A2 Jazz Fest

09/17/2026

Saturday, September 26th from 2 p.m to 3:30 PM at the Loft, 210 S. First Street, Ann Arbor (ABOVE THE RABBIT HOLE): A2 JAZZ FEST Student Workshops will be in session!

REGISTER TODAY!

The A2 JAZZ FEST FREE Student Workshops offer an opportunity for young musicians with some knowledge of jazz to learn in a fun and encouraging environment.

The featured instructors will be veteran musician-educators, Sean Dobbins (Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music) & Clif Metcalf (Macatawa Bay 7th/8th Concert Band, West Ottawa Music), both leading their own programs as band directors.

Learn more at this link: https://a2jazzfest.com/2026-student-workshops and register at https://tools.signupgenius.com/c/a2jf-free-student-workshops-saturday-september-26th-200pm-330/forms

09/17/2026

Check out the A2 JAZZ FEST 10th Anniversary program (Sept 26-27) on our website:

2026 A2 JAZZ FEST 10 YEARS YOUNG! SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 - RABBIT HOLE 210 S. FIRST ST.2:00PM - 9:00PM 2:00pm - 3:30pm: THE LOFTJazz Improv Workshops Middle and High School students are invited to participate in our exciting and FREE jazz improv learning opportunity. SIGN UP HERESean Dobbins A produ...

09/16/2026

THANK YOU A2 JAZZ FRIENDS!! Especially the musicians and the fans and the great Jeff Pedraz for bringing your amazing jam session to our A2JF party! We’re ready for A2JF 2026!! See you on 9/26 & 9/27! Can’t wait!!

09/15/2026

TONIGHT!

09/10/2026

The A2 JAZZ FEST is so excited to host our first official Kickoff party to celebrate 10 years of Lifting Up A2 Jazz!! Tickets available in advance on Venmo () or try your luck and pay at the door 🤞😁👌 Just 5 days away!! Tuesday, September 15, 5-9p at Funhouse! Ann Arbor’s coolest new spot for food & music - 207 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor - catering by the amazing SLOWS!! Musicians FREE after 6:30!!

09/09/2026

The A2 JAZZ FEST FREE Student Workshops offer an opportunity for young musicians with some knowledge of jazz to learn in a fun and encouraging environment.

Students are invited to register for this year's festival workshop, which takes place on Saturday, September 26th from 2 p.m to 3:30 PM at the Loft, 210 S. First Street, Ann Arbor.
The featured instructors will be veteran musician-educators, Sean Dobbins (Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music) & Clif Metcalf (Macatawa Bay 7th/8th Concert Band, West Ottawa Music), both leading their own programs as band directors.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Learn more at this link: https://a2jazzfest.com/2026-student-workshops and register at https://tools.signupgenius.com/.../a2jf-free.../forms

09/08/2026

LIVE Music!! It’s where it AT!! Thanks to Professor Vincent Chandler; Wendy Case; and Charlie Sutherland for your expert insight!!

Beyond Kirtan
Throughout my life, as I have intentionally surrounded myself with music, I have been curious about the many different ways humans have found to engage with, be influenced by, enlightened and outraged by music and what that means for musicians and music venues in our communities...Art has always been vulnerable to public concerns, stemming from its ability to raise complicated feelings. Music is especially targeted because it’s everywhere. Read the article here… https://crazywisdomjournal.squarespace.com/thecrazywisdomjournalonline/jhsnmp6wmctdejptmb5xpag84pmnxc

09/08/2026

10 years ago!! 😻

09/06/2026

A2 Jazz Fest artistic director, Dave Sharp and Worlds Quartet happening NOW Detroit Jazz Festival