Master of Ceremories JESSE CRAWFORD

If you’re from Detroit or Ann Arbor and you listen to the rock and roll radio you’ll know his voice even if you can’t place his face. If you were one of the legion of MC-5 maniacs back in 1968 and 1969 while it was happening you won’t be surprised at all, not one bit, when you see him walk out on stage to announce the artists for the Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival. And if you were at the John Sinclair Freedom Rally at Crisler back in December of last year you’ll know him too, even if you weren’t quite sure who he was or what he was doing there.

Jesse Crawford’s back in town, for all the people who don’t know him yet, and he’ll be acting as master of ceremonies for the entire Festival, introducing the artists on stage and generally keeping things moving along as naturally as possible. And, as an extra treat, Jesse will be playing drums Sunday afternoon with the Mojo Boogie Band, bringing his involvement with the music featured at the Festival to full circle.