DETROIT, MI--(Marketwired - Jul 29, 2014) - Enjoy nearly four dozen live music acts, educational activities, fireworks and opportunities to meet jazz legends at the 35th annual Detroit Jazz Festival from Aug. to Sept. 1 in downtown Detroit. The event takes place over several city blocks from Hart Plaza to Campus Martius Park. Grammy-nominated jazz artist Joshua Redman will serve as this year's Artist in Residence for the event. Other notable performers include Straighten Up and Fly Right, Sean Jones Quartet, and Phil Woods Quintet. Admission is free to the public and dozens of parking lots in the surrounding area are available for event attendees, including theatre district, Greektown, and Cobo Hall parking facilities. A variety of food and beverage options are also available for purchase.

As the official hotel of the Detroit Jazz Festival, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is located in the center of the action. Book your stay before Aug. 22 to receive the special VIP Jazz Fest package featuring overnight accommodations and two Detroit Jazz Festival VIP passes valid for the night of check-in. VIP passes include dinner in the VIP tent, two drink tickets, and VIP seating at event stages.

To make an online reservation for this special offer, use promotional code XY0. If additional tickets are needed, please note so in the comments field during booking. Promotional code cannot be combined with any other offer and is not valid for groups of 10 or more rooms.

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