Flint & Genesee Group

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A Night of Soulful Sophistication & Smooth Jazz Vibes

Internationally acclaimed guitarist JJ Sansaverino brings his high-energy, smooth jazz sound to Flint, joined by powerhouse vocalist Vivian Sessoms and rising star Jason Jackson. This NYC-based trio of talent will deliver a genre-bending experience with lush melodies, rich vocals, and virtuoso musicianship.

Whether you’re a jazz lover or just ready for an unforgettable evening of live music, this show will stir your soul and move your feet.

JJ and guests are among groups from around the world that will hit the stage in Flint this spring, summer and fall for the 2025 Levitt AMP Flint Music Series.

With generous support from the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, CFI was awarded a $30,000 Levitt AMP grant, matched by community contributions, to celebrate the joy and unity that free live music fosters in public spaces.

“This is more than a music series—it’s about creating a place where people from all walks of life can come together and feel a sense of belonging,” said Glenn Wilson, President and CEO of Communities First, Inc. “We’re proud to be the new organizers of this amazing series and excited to continue its legacy while expanding its impact across Flint. Music is something that brings us all together!”

The Levitt AMP Flint Music Series builds on the successful foundation laid by Jazz on Wheels, the presenter of this series in 2023 and 2024, and will feature 10 diverse music acts from across the globe, including groups from Ukraine, Boston, Grand Rapids, Louisiana, Florida, New York City, Detroit, and Chicago. The series transforms everyday spaces into vibrant gathering places.

All concerts are free to the public, with a food truck, games, and local community resources available at each event.

Here are the concert dates, locations, band, and music style:

• Tuesdays (6:30–8:30 p.m.) at Totem Books’ back lawn, 620 W. Court St., Flint (Parking is available at the Stockton House, 720 Ann Arbor St., and in the overflow parking lot of the White Horse Tavern, 621 W. Court St., Flint.)
  • May 27 – LowDown Brass Band (Chicago – Dance Hall & Street Beat)
  • June 10 – Radio Free Honduras (Chicago – Latin Americana)
  • June 24 – JJ Sansaverino with Special Guests Vivian Sessoms & Jason Jackson (NYC – Contemporary Jazz)
  • July 8 – Coral Moons (Boston – Indie-Pop)
  • July 22 – The Claudettes (Chicago – Blues/R&B with Punk Spirit)
  • August 19 – Kommuna Lux (Odesa, Ukraine – Odesa Urban Folk)
  • September 2 – Laura Rain & The Caesars (Detroit – Retro Soul and R&B)
  • September 16 – Mexicuba (Grand Rapids – Latin Fusion)
  • September 30 – Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble (Sunset, LA – Louisiana Zydeco)
• Special Event:
  • Friday, August 1 (6:00–8:00 p.m.) at Flint City Hall back lawn, 1101 S. Saginaw St., Flint
    • Chambers DesLauriers featuring Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriers (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – Blues Rock & Soul)
    • Followed by Movies Under the Stars (a Communities First signature event)

Thank you to our generous sponsors for the Levitt AMP Flint Music Series – Communities First, Inc., Levitt Foundation, ELGA Credit Union, Square, Totem Books, Jazz on Wheels, Kettering University, I.B.E.W. Local 948, Serra Foundation, Hurley Foundation, Great Escape Gaming, Meridian Land Surveying, KaDrew Print & Mailing LLC. Their generosity makes this series and so many other impactful CFI events possible. To learn more or become a sponsor, visit: Levitt AMP Flint Music Series | ClickBid Mobile Bidding.

Go here for more details: Levitt AMP Flint Music Series – JJ Sansaverino with Special Guests – Communities First

About the Levitt AMP Music Series

The Levitt AMP Music Series is a national program funded by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with nonprofits to activate underused outdoor spaces through free live music. The series brings people together, fosters local pride, and supports cultural and economic vibrancy.

About Communities First, Inc.

Founded in 2010, Communities First, Inc. is a non-profit organization that builds healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing, and innovative programming. CFI has preserved over 600 units of quality, affordable housing and serves more than 35,000 residents annually across Michigan and Indiana through arts, education, and community engagement. Learn more at communitiesfirstinc.org.