Items · Jazz Scene in Ann Arbor

Eclipse Concert Attendance, 1975-1984

List, apparently complete of Eclipse Jazz organized concerts from the organization of Eclipse Jazz in 1975 to close of calendar 1984. Includes details of venue, number of performances, and hall attendance and capacity.

Eclipse Letter to Miles Davis

Letter from Michael S. Landy, Coordinator, Eclipse Jazz to Miles Davis requesting a concert appearance at the University of Michigan.

Eclipse: Relationship to MEO/UAC

Proposes a structure for resource access and revenue split between Eclipse Jazz and the University of Michigan Major Events Office and University Activities Center.

Motor City Cultural Association, 1977 grant application

Grant application from the Motor City Cultural Association to the Michigan Council for the Arts. Proposed work will create one hour documentary films from film taken of the 1973 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival. We believe some films proposed for processing with this grant are available on YouTube.

Eclipse Jazz, short history c. 1985

Year-by-year highlights of Eclipse Jazz programming from 1975-1985.

Final Report, Eclipse Jazz Series

Report for grant from National Endowment of the Arts of Eclipse Jazz activities, February 1, 1977 - January 31, 1978.

The Who, What, When & Where of our Concerts

Account of priorities and processes to solicit and secure concert appearances by artists.

Longer Shows Demand Higher Ticket Prices

Addresses audience complaints of short concert length.

Soon-To-Open Cafe Creole With Managers, March 1979

Photograph inside Cafe Creole with restaurant managers

Eclipse and WIQB Present Free Summer Concerts Poster

Promotional poster for Eclipse Jazz and WIQB free summer concert series.

Eclipse Jam Session Poster

Promotional poster for Eclipse Jazz jam session led by David Swain.

Mandingo Griot Society Concert Poster

Promotional poster for Mandingo Griot Society concert. Transcribed from poster: "A unique blend of West African Mandingo music, rhythm and blues, reggae, latin and jazz. Combined it is VERY DANCEABLE Roots Music."