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Detroit Jazz Fest Jam Sessions with Vermilion Field
Vermilion Field is a quintet formed in 2005 blending jazz with funk, Latin, gospel, progressive rock, and African music influences from Berklee College training. They have released multiple studio albums and a live album, regularly performing internationally. They are this year's Takatsuki Jazz Street exchange band at the Detroit Jazz Festival.

Formed in 2005, Vermilion Field incorporates jazz with elements of funk, Latin, gospel, progressive rock, and African music styles experienced by its members during their studies at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. The quintet performs original compositions that create a fusion of modern jazz sounds under the concept of "burning saudade," evoking heartfelt and vivid imagery.
The band has released six studio albums, including "Feira" under the Victor label, and recently put out their first live album featuring popular works from their 20th anniversary concert. They regularly perform at Takatsuki Jazz Street and Sumida Street Jazz Festival in Tokyo and have performed in Malaysia.
Selected as this year’s exchange band, Vermilion Field represents Takatsuki Jazz Street at the Detroit Jazz Festival. Their performance takes place at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit.
The band has released six studio albums, including "Feira" under the Victor label, and recently put out their first live album featuring popular works from their 20th anniversary concert. They regularly perform at Takatsuki Jazz Street and Sumida Street Jazz Festival in Tokyo and have performed in Malaysia.
Selected as this year’s exchange band, Vermilion Field represents Takatsuki Jazz Street at the Detroit Jazz Festival. Their performance takes place at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit.
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