The Preservation of Jazz Monday Night Music Series "Tributes" Night to Remember: Preserving Jazz with a Tribute to Billie Holiday ft. Sky Covington
Experience the soulful essence of jazz like never before at Aretha’s Jazz Café with the Monday Night Music Series' exclusive 26th Annual Tribute to Billie Holiday. This musical homage to one of jazz's most influential figures promises to captivate hearts and minds keeping the legacy of jazz alive for generations to come.
Join us at Aretha's Jazz Cafe 350 Madison Detroit Michigan on April 7th for an evening steeped in elegance nostalgia and the raw emotion that defined Billie Holiday's music. Tickets are $35 with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.
This one-night-only celebration will feature the mesmerizing performance of Sky Covington whose voice echoes the spirit and vulnerability of Lady Day herself. With a voice rich in nuance and a style evocative of the golden era of jazz Covington will take listeners on a journey through Holiday’s greatest hits from "Strange Fruit" to "God Bless the Child."
About Billie Holiday (1915-1959)
Nicknamed “Lady Day” Billie Holiday remains one of the most influential jazz singers in history. Known for her deeply personal singing style and ability to infuse emotion into every note Holiday's music broke new ground in expressing the complexities of love loss and racial injustice. Her signature songs like **“Summertime”** and “Lover Man” captured the hearts of audiences but it was her harrowing performance of "Strange Fruit" that cemented her legacy as an artist of profound social consciousness. Despite facing many personal challenges Holiday left an indelible mark on the jazz world shaping the sound and soul of American music.
About Sky Covington
Sky Covington is a Detroit-based jazz vocalist songwriter and poet known for her captivating stage presence and soulful interpretations of jazz standards. Over the years she has become a staple in Detroit’s jazz scene channeling the spirit of greats like Nina Simone and Billie Holiday while adding her own unique artistry. Covington's performances are not just concerts but experiences as she draws audiences into the emotion and storytelling behind each lyric. A passionate advocate for jazz preservation she has dedicated much of her career to reviving the timeless elegance of the genre making her the perfect choice for this tribute.
This April come honor Billie Holiday's enduring legacy and celebrate the preservation of jazz with Sky Covington at the intimate and historic Aretha’s Jazz Café. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the world of jazz this event will leave you spellbound.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Aretha's Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison St, Detroit, MI 48226, United States
USD 39.19
