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Don Was Blends Detroit Roots And Legacy
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Executive Summary
Don Was reflects on Detroit roots, Dylan collaborations, and Pan-Detroit Ensemble tours as he balances Blue Note legacy with new music
- Don Was is a six-time Grammy winner and Blue Note Records president
- He has worked with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, the Rolling Stones, John Mayer and others
- Pan-Detroit Ensemble features eight Detroit musicians and vocalist Steffanie Christi'an
- The group formed after Was needed a band for a Detroit jazz booking
- Their first rehearsal clicked quickly, leading to touring and an album
- Was says Dylan taught him that songs can come through an artist
- Blue Note, under Was, aims to honor tradition while pushing new artists forward
Quick Facts
- What: Discussing collaborations, Blue Note, and Pan-Detroit Ensemble
- Where: Clearwater at Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
- Why: To share his musical approach and new touring project
- Who: Don Was and Detroit jazz musicians
- When: February 11 2026 and recent interviews
Coverage Timeline: 119 Days
Featured Article
Don Was discusses Pan-Detroit Ensemble on Feb 11, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.
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Don Was discusses Pan-Detroit Ensemble and Dylan collaborations in Clearwater on Feb 11, 2026.
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This month Don Was released Groove in the Face of Adversity with his Pan-Detroit Ensemble and spoke to Rolling Stone about his career and collaborations in Detroit and beyond.
Don Was discusses his career, the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and 2026 touring plans in a Guitar World interview.
Don Was discusses Dylan collaborations and the Pan Detroit Ensemble in a 2025 interview at the Capitol Theatre.