Aug 25
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM 

OUT OF THE MOUTH OF A WOMAN: A Tribute to the Detroit Queens of Jazz

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Back by Popular Demand: A Night of Elegance, Power & Pure Detroit Soul

The Preservation of Jazz Monday Night Music Series presents “OUT OF THE MOUTH OF A WOMAN: A Tribute to the Detroit Queens of Jazz”

This is not just a concert—it’s a movement.

This one-night-only performance will set the legendary Aretha’s Jazz Café ablaze with heart, history, and the haunting beauty of jazz—brought to life by four of Detroit’s most powerful and celebrated vocalists.

Featuring:

Juanita Black – Sultry, bold, unforgettable. A Detroit gem whose storytelling voice commands any stage.

Lady Vonne – The velvet-voiced diva with echoes of Phyllis Hyman, delivering love and longing with every note.

Kymberli Wright – A fierce, passionate bandleader who channels the spirit of the golden era jazz greats.

Sky Covington – 11-time Detroit Music Award winner, poet, vocalist, and founder of The Preservation of Jazz—known for her iconic Billie Holiday tribute and unmatched devotion to jazz legacy.

With Special Appearances By:

One Single Rose®️ – Award-winning poet and performance artist, serving as Mistress of Ceremony with grace and fire.

Lucretia Sain – A brilliant blend of poetry and jazz, opening the evening with soulful spoken word.

Backed by Detroit's Finest Jazz Trio:

Pamela Wise Harrison – Music Director & piano mystic with a spiritual jazz sensibility.

Gayelynn McKinney – World-renowned drummer from Straight Ahead, setting the heartbeat of the night.

Laura Simone – A rising star on upright bass, grounding the evening in rich rhythm.

Aug 25
Mapped location of OUT OF THE MOUTH OF A WOMAN: A Tribute to the Detroit Queens of Jazz
Aretha's Jazz Cafe 350 Madison Street Detroit, Michigan 48226
(248) 383-3385

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$35
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