The 68th Annual E. Azalia Hackley Collection Concert presents In the Tradition on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Friends Auditorium at Main Library.

In the Tradition

A unique and and delightful mix of jazz and African rhythms

In 1993, the band was founded in Detroit as the Christopher James/Charles Hopkins Quintet. Since its inception, the band has been recognized as a formidable, hard-swinging, bebop ensemble that was faithful to the classic bebop tradition. In 1997, the band was re-named “In The Tradition” and began to focus more on African rhythms and the music of the African Diaspora while remaining true to the bebop tradition. They have created a unique musical sound that features both jazz and African rhythms. The members of “In The Tradition” are all seasoned musicians who have performed individually with such artists as Dizzy Gillespie, BB King, Marcus Belgrave, Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin.

Tickets are $15.00 for General Seating or $30.00 for Reserved Seating, which includes a 1-year membership in the Friends of the E. Azalia Hackley Collection.

This concert is sponsored by Comerica Bank, the Detroit Public Library, Munder Capital, Miller Canfield, ABM Janitorial Services, Detroit Public Library Friends Foundation and the Friends of the E. Azalia Hackley Collection.

The concert will be held in the Friends Auditorium in the Main Library located at 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48202.

$15 General Admission

$30 Reserved Seating

To purchase your ticket or for further information, please contact the Detroit Public Library Marketing Department at (313) 481-1339.