From food fest to live music, lots to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Jazz lovers can listen to the sounds of some of their favorite performers when the annual Jazz on the River returns to Trenton this weekend.

His latest album has been a ten year long labor of love, and Alexander Zonjic isn’t about to let COVID-19 get in the way of releasing it. The flutist said he finished the album Playing It Forward in March, and that releasing it during the pandemic created an interesting challenge. Zonjic said even he was surprised by how long Playing It Forward took to finish, and that the time flew by while he was working on other projects. With the music industry practically shut down, the question became whether to release the album, or try to wait it out. Zonjic showed a clip from his new Detroit-centric music video for his song “Motor City Sway” from Playing It Forward.

Looking for a relaxing Saturday filled with smooth jazz and soulful blues? Alexander Zonjic and Evan Garr chatted with Jason Carr about the Mount Clemens Clinton River Live festival. This free event takes place on Saturday, September 21st, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Clinton River Park. It brings together talented artists from all over, showcasing Jazz, Blues, Motown and more. Watch the video above to see Alexander Zonjic and Evan Garr perform the beautiful piece, "Rasin River Night".