Arts Veteran jazzman Dave Brubeck (shown in 1984) takes the stage with his quar- tet 7:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, also on the Amphitheatre Stage. PURE JAZZ from page 42 several times over the years while being hailed by critics as "a band of immeasurable influence and impact." Because of his illness, Michael had to cancel recent concerts in Israel and Switzerland. But he vows his saxo- phone has been silenced only tem- porarily, and he says he'll "really be happy to get back to playing." Michael's family and friends are holding donor drives in places ranging from his synagogue in Westchester, N.Y., to summer jazz festivals world- wide. Pitt said a drive is planned for the Detroit area later this month. Veteran Brubeck Now in its 26th year, the jazz festival, operated by the Detroit Music Hall, DRUMMING UP `BEATS" ertainment lost its original sponsor, Ford Motor Company, and picked up Mack Avenue Records, with a $250,000 contribution, plus funds from Bank One, the Knight Foundation and oth- ers. Festival Director Frank Malfitano said, "I'm happy to keep this year's fest dedicated to 'complete jazz,' such as the legendary Brubeck." The veteran musician is a pioneer in both jazz and classical music, and, at 84, is still pounding the keyboard at concerts around the world. The Dave Brubeck Quartet will perform 7:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, on the Amphitheatre Stage. A California native, the son of a cat- tle rancher and piano teacher, Brubeck began playing in his teens in Bay Area nightclubs. He reached the height of his popularity with his quartet in the 1950s-'60s, and has earned countless awards and honors over the years, becoming the first modern jazz musi- cian to make the cover of Time maga- zine (1954). Brubeck has played with many Jewish jazz musicians and will unveil his new choral work at the second annual Jewish Music Heritage Festival in New York Wednesday, Sept. 14. He has composed more than 50 choral works. Additional headliners at the fest include the Zawinul Syndicate, Geri Allen with Mary Stallings, Charles McPherson, Jon Lucien, "Long Tall" Marcia Ball, the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, the Regal Brass Band of New Orleans, the Bill O'Connell Quartet, Roderick Harper, the Ron Blake Band and Oscar Castro-Neves. Hart Plaza stages include the Amphitheatre, Pyramid and Absopure Waterfront. New are the Jefferson Avenue Jam Academy, Woodward Spirit of Detroit and Campus Martius stages. ❑ The 26th annual Detroit International Jazz Festival, free to the public, starts with a party at the Hard Rock Cafe in down- town Detroit 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, followed by 7:15 and 9 p.m. performances. Daily hours are 12:15 p.m.-midnight Saturday- Sunday, Sept. 3-4, and noon-11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5. For infor- mation on performances and the Friday night party, call (313) 963-7622 or go to www.detroit- jazzfest.com . For information on the bone marrow drive for Michael Brecker, call (800) MARROW-2 or go to www.marrow.org. from page 42 Raminick is married to Dena Raminick, Midwest associate director for Bar-Ilan University, and they have two children. Organizers of Arts, Beats & Eats say this year's expanded festival has the most diverse musical lineup in its eight-year history. Also featured will be 50 food stands, 200 art exhibits and new shops. National music acts include Ciara, the "first lady" of crunk; alt-popsters Sloan; pop-rockers Better Than Ezra; Philly soul legends the Mays and classic rockers Rick Springfield and Eddie Money. ❑ The Phil Treais Group performs 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, on the Dodge Stage at Arts, Beats & Eats in down- town Pontiac. The free festival runs 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2-5. Information: (248) 334-4600 or www.artsbeatseats.com . Hamtramck Happening The annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival, set for Friday-Monday, Sept. 2-5, in the heart of the city's business district, is beefing up its musical lineup this year as it cele- brates its 25th anniversary season — trailing the Detroit International Jazz Festival by only one year. Performing on the North and South stages, free to the public, will be such musical acts as Mitch Ryder, Loretta Lucas, Danny D and the Paybacks, Grinder, Dollfaces, Valentinos, Polish Muslims, Hard Lessons, Fortune & Maltese and Misty Blue. The festival also has cultural dancing, ethnic food, carnival rides and other children's activities, plus a Polish Day parade at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5. — Bill Carroll Mitch Ryder performs 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, on the South Stage. The Hamtramck Labor Day Festival runs 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-10 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Sept. 2-5, on Jos. Campau, between Caniff and Carpenter, in Hamtramck. Information: Call (313) 875-7877 or go to www. hamtramckfestival. corn. American Bulk Food 6698 Orchard Lake Road Baskin Robbins 39480 W. 14 Mile Road Bellacino's 32720 Grand River Ave Bellacino's 29101 Northwestern HWY Boon Kai Restaurant 1252 S. Commerce Road China King 4785 Carroll Lake Road China Queen 1130 E W. 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