b'Jazz EducationFred A. Erb was born in 1923 when the Detroit music scene was reaching a crescendo.For decades, Detroit was a jazz incubator, attracting national talent and cultivating it as well. With jazz in his bones, Fred was determined to continue Detroits strong jazz tradition by empowering organizations that provide and improve jazz instruction for musically talented youth.Over 250 studentsper year from the metropolitan Detroit region receive jazz education5-Year PlanTo continue Detroits strong jazz tradition, and FredTRACKING PROGRESSErbs legacy of jazz patronage, the next generation ofNumber of jazz education students.jazz musicians must be educated.Our support will go towards efforts to provide and improve jazz instruction for musically talented youth.45'