A Jazz Legacy Lives On

July 1, 2023

Harry Goldson was known in northern Michigan and beyond as a talented jazz musician and major supporter of the genre. (One of his nine albums was chosen to fly aboard the United States Shuttle Endeavour to the International Space Station in 2008, making Goldson one of very few artists to have their music heard in space!) On Saturday, July 8, from 1-9pm, the Suttons Bay JazzFest will honor the memory of founder Goldson under the big tent at Marina Park in Suttons Bay with the inaugural Harry Goldson Memorial JazzFest. Internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and producer Bob James will headline the event alongside fellow performers Steve Sandner & Friends, the Jeff Haas Trio, David Chown Combo, and the Interlochen Student Jazz Band. Wineries and restaurants from Leelanau Peninsula will provide food and beverages at the event. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door; visit mynorthtickets.com to purchase. Proceeds from the event support music scholarships and nonprofit community projects.