the Legacy of Detroit Jazz Composers
The Detroit Jazz Archive is a library of sheet music from Detroit’s best jazz composers, available for students of jazz, professional musicians, and music educators alike. All music is available for purchase and immediate download.
our mission
The Detroit Jazz Archive exists to preserve the compositions of Detroit’s best jazz composers so that current and future generations may utilize this library as a resource to further the study and creative pursuit of the jazz art form.
who is this website for?
Students of
Jazz
Whether pursuing a jazz degree or studying on your own, this music is for students of all ages.
Professional
Musicians
We encourage pros in all veins of jazz to take this music and put their own creative stamp on it.
Jazz
Educators
This music will integrate well with any jazz curriculum - from early education through college.
how to use this website
Browse the Archive by composer name, song title, instrument, or style.
Purchase and download the songs of your choice, either lead sheets only or full combo packs.
Use the compositions for your own personal use, whether in jazz study, performance, or teaching.