Promoting Classic Jazz in SE Michigan
Contact
Sally Bolle – Director, Marketing and LLC Manager
248-909-8668
sally@greaterdetroitjazzsociety.com
Susan Shanaman – Membership Director
248-354-1483
umfan@comcast.net
Meghan Wilcox – Assistant Director
Gary Molnar and Chuck Andersen - Photography Support
Thank you to our Volunteers:
Susan Shanaman, Marvin Atlas, Joan Schott, Craig Strain, Pat Elliott, Brian and Lisa Pelton
Our Inspirations
Bill Bolle | In June of 2021, Bill Bolle lost his valiant fight with mesothelioma after 4-1/2 years. Initially given 6 months to live, through the miracle of modern medicine and the healing power of music, he beat all the odds. Bill’s incredible, selfless spirit is with us every day, his love for music and playing is our inspiration.
Carmen Meyers | In June, 2025, the Greater Detroit Jazz Society lost one of our longest volunteers and dear friends. With over 15 years greeting fans at Shield’s (always with a smile and that zany sense of humor), Carmen unexpectedly passed away. We called her our PR Director as she was really in charge of the tone of the event. Carmen, we love and miss you, and know that you’re enjoying jazz with the angels!
We remember and salute our former directors – Emily Laura, Chuck Moss, and Bill Bolle.
Emily Laura, our matriarch and founder, left this jazzy world on May 10, 2018 at the age of 99. She was active in the organization until two weeks before her passing. We can’t wish her back … she had the most remarkable long life and was sharp as a tack until the end. Emily was the musicians’ dream, always there to listen, always there to support, remembering their issues and caring about their welfare. She worked tirelessly for the jazz community, caring, loving, supporting, and nurturing. She was always fun and a little mischievous – perfect! She is a jazz angel!