The U-M Jazz Festival is a non-competitive event providing collegiate and high school students an opportunity for increased experience and understanding of American jazz. The Festival is open to students, educators and music lovers of all ages. It is presented by SMTD through the Department of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation with support from numerous academic units within the U-M. This year’s festival is participating in a University-wide celebration commemorating the Bicentennial of the University’s founding.