The Preservation of Jazz Presents
Monday Night Music Series: Tributes 2026
Detroit, MI — The Preservation of Jazz proudly announces its 2026 Monday Night Music Series: Tributes, a weekly cultural experience honoring the legendary artists whose voices, stories, and artistry shaped jazz and American music.
Held at Aretha’s Jazz Caféin the Music Hall, this celebrated series brings audiences together every Monday night for an immersive evening of live music, history, and community. Each tribute is hosted by Mike Bonner and produced and opened by Sky Covington, founder of The Preservation of Jazz....
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The Preservation of Jazz Presents
Monday Night Music Series: Tributes 2026
Detroit, MI — The Preservation of Jazz proudly announces its 2026 Monday Night Music Series: Tributes, a weekly cultural experience honoring the legendary artists whose voices, stories, and artistry shaped jazz and American music.
Held at Aretha’s Jazz Caféin the Music Hall, this celebrated series brings audiences together every Monday night for an immersive evening of live music, history, and community. Each tribute is hosted by Mike Bonner and produced and opened by Sky Covington, founder of The Preservation of Jazz.
Doors open promptly at 6:00 PM, welcoming guests to fellowship and shop with on-site vendors. Prior to each performance, audiences are invited to enjoy a short documentary highlighting the life, legacy, and cultural impact of the featured artist.
The live tribute performance begins at 7:30 PM, typically concluding around 9:00 PM, with select evenings extending as the experience unfolds.
Following each show, guests are encouraged to stay for photos and artist meet-and-greets, offering an intimate connection between performers and the community.
The 2026 schedule, including show titles and ticket links through June 1, 2026, is available below and will continue to expand throughout the year.
Tickets are available on eventbrite, at will call or via Cash App: $HugDetDayDonation. For additional information, please contact 248-383-3385.
About The Preservation of Jazz
The Preservation of Jazz is a Detroit-based cultural initiative dedicated to honoring jazz legacy, uplifting artists, and preserving the stories that shaped American music. Through live performances, education, and community engagement, the organization creates sacred spaces where history, artistry, and culture are celebrated with intention and excellence.
The Preservation of Monday Night Music Series Jazz 2025-2026
(with the exception of two)
Dec 29th – Tribute to Nina Simone ft. Faye Bradford
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-nina-simone-tribute-ft-faye-bradford-tickets-1657973867469?aff=oddtdtcreator
January 5th Whitney Houston Tribute ft. Nina Simone
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-whitney-houston-tribute-encore-performance-ft-nina-simone-neal-tickets-1721440327359?aff=oddtdtcreator
January 12th Chaka Khan Tribute ft. Arica
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-tribute-to-chaka-khan-ft-mz-arica-tickets-1815850550879?aff=oddtdtcreator
January 19th Jazz & Funk Tribute ft. David Brandon
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-tribute-to-jazz-funk-ft-the-david-brandon-band-tickets-1816219474339?aff=oddtdtcreator
FRIDAY January 23rd LOVE LETTERS TO YAH: A RETURN TO THE CENTER
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-letters-to-yah-a-return-to-the-center-sky-covington-in-concert-tickets-1978865788844?aff=oddtdtcreator
January 26 Teena Marie Tribute ft. Cayla Stus
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-teena-marie-tribute-ft-cayla-stus-tickets-1863373643729?aff=oddtdtcreator
February 2 Take Five (Mike Brock performing Al Jarreau, Kenny Watson Performs Leon Thomas,
Man Performs Bill Withers, David Green Performs Louis Armstrong & Darren performs Billy Eskstine
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-honor-of-black-history-month-take-5-all-male-jazz-revue-tickets-1970048590366?aff=oddtdtcreator
February 6th Jazz & Repeat at the Collective 1st Friday of Every Month
February 9th Satin Doll Revue Dinah Washington(Nina Simone ),
Etta James(Tosha Owens), Billie Holiday(Sky Covington), Nina Simone(Faye Bradford) & Nancy Wilson(Veronique Musique)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-honor-of-black-history-sky-covingtons-satin-doll-revue-returns-tickets-1970105830573?aff=oddtdtcreator
February 16th The Sophisticated Ladies ft. Betty Carter/ Juanita Black, Shirley Horn/ Sheila Slaughter & Etta Jones/Darlene Calloway
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tribute-to-the-sophisticated-ladies-betty-carter-shirley-horne-etta-jones-tickets-1970125067110?aff=oddtdtcreator
February 23rd Kings of Soul ft. Man, Clarence William Jr. & Soul Deacon
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-tribute-to-the-kings-of-soul-ft-clarence-williams-mann-soul-deacon-tickets-1970154195233?aff=oddtdtcreator
March 2nd A Tribute to Sade ft. Joy Young
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-ordinary-love-a-tribute-to-sade-ft-joy-young-tickets-1974536231020?aff=oddtdtcreator
March 9th A Tribute to Great Voices Veronique Musique
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-tribute-to-the-great-voices-of-detroit-ft-veronique-musique-tickets-1975216763511?aff=oddtdtcreator
March 16th A Tribute to Prince ft. The Mutha Funka’s
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-prince-tribute-ft-the-mutha-funkas-tickets-1975259798229?aff=oddtdtcreator
March 23rd A Tribute to Charlie Parker (Charles Prophet) & Cannon Ball Adderly (Colin Mcphail)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tribute-to-two-saxophone-giants-charlie-parker-cannonball-adderly-tickets-1975261817268?aff=oddtdtcreator
March 30th Earth Wind & Fire Ft. George Arnold , Rodney Humphrey & Al Smith
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-teena-marie-tribute-ft-cayla-stus-tickets-1863373643729?aff=oddtdtcreator
April 6th The 30th Anniversary of the Billie Holiday Tribute ft. Sky Covington
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-billie-holiday-revue-ft-sky-covington-tickets-1978808395178?aff=oddtdtcreator
April 13th Bessie Smith ft. Thornetta Davis
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-billie-holiday-revue-ft-sky-covington-tickets-1978808395178?aff=oddtdtcreator
April 20th The Tribute to the Queens of Jazz
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-of-the-mouth-of-woman-a-tribute-to-the-detroit-queens-of-jazz-tickets-1978817208539?aff=oddtdtcreator
April 27th The Randy Crawford Tribute ft Dnise Jonson
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-randy-crawford-tribute-ftdnise-jonson-tickets-1978869693523?aff=oddtdtcreator
April 30th International Jazz Day
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-jazz-day-apr-30-a-great-day-in-detroit-jazz-photograph-tickets-1978955426954?aff=oddtdtcreator
April 30th Out of the Mouth of Babes: The Rising Stars of Jazz
May 4th A Tribute to Incognito & The Brand New Heavies ft. Denise Edwards, Kevan Edwards & Nina Simone
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/incognito-the-brand-new-heavies-tribute-returns-tickets-1978951255477?aff=oddtdtcreator
May 11th The Pharoah Sanders Tribute ft. Wendell & Pamela Harrison
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pharoah-sanders-tribute-ft-wendell-harrison-pamela-wise-harrison-tickets-1978952166201?aff=oddtdtcreator
May 25th The Anita Baker Tribute ft. KiKo
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-by-popular-demand-the-anita-baker-tribute-ft-kiko-tickets-1978952530290?aff=oddtdtcreator
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