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Story summary
- In the late 1940s, Detroit's jazz scene emerged from jam sessions and clubs, led by Tommy Flanagan (pianist) and Elvin Jones (drummer).
- The music reflected the city's working-class spirit and struggles.
- In the 1960s and 1970s, Tribe formed to promote Black expression amid industry neglect.
- Their music fused art and activism, embodying Detroit's fight for self-determination.
- Contemporary artists Robert Hurst (bassist) and Kenny Garrett (saxophonist) continue this legacy.
