Philanthropist gives $2M more to boost jazz at Wayne State

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit philanthropist Gretchen Valade has given more money to boost jazz studies at Wayne State University.

The Detroit school recently announced that Valade, a board member of Carhartt Clothing and granddaughter of its founder, pledged $2 million for an
additional performance space in the future Gretchen Valade Jazz Center.

Valade committed $7.5 million to the school’s jazz program in 2015.

Valade is chair of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and established the festival’s $10 million endowment. She’s founded Mack Avenue Records and owns the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe.