About this Event
Pharoah Sanders Tribute Honors Spiritual Jazz Legacy at Aretha's Jazz Café in the Music Hall ft.
Detroit, MI — May 11, 2026 — The Preservation of Jazz proudly presents a deeply moving tribute to the legendary saxophonist and spiritual jazz pioneer Pharoah Sanders on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Aretha's Jazz Café.
This special evening features Detroit jazz luminaries Wendell Harrison and Pamela Wise Harrison, whose artistry and legacy embody the very spirit of the music Pharoah Sanders championed—music rooted in freedom, healing, and transcendence.
Known for his groundbreaking work alongside John Coltrane and his own revolutionary recordings, Pharoah Sanders reshaped jazz by infusing it with spirituality, African rhythms, and deep emotional expression. This tribute honors not only his sound, but his message—music as prayer, meditation, and liberation.
Audiences can expect an immersive evening of improvisation, spiritual exploration, and reverence for one of jazz’s most fearless voices.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Venue: Aretha Jazz Cafe
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Showtime: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $40
ABOUT THE PRESERVATION OF JAZZ
Founded by award-winning vocalist and producer Sky Covington, The Preservation of Jazz is dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and elevating the legacies of jazz and Black American music. Through curated tributes and educational programming, the organization connects audiences with the spiritual and historical roots of jazz while supporting today’s master artists.
MEDIA & PRESS CONTACT
248-383-3385
[email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Aretha's Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Street, Detroit, United States
USD 44.52
