# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get ready for smooth vibes and killer solos with Sky Covington leading the jazz charge live and up close!About this EventSky Covington’s Preservation of Jazz Monday Night Music Series: TributesProudly PresentsThe Summer KickoffA Tribute to Jazz & PoetryFeaturing Sky Covington & Club CrescendoThe Preservation of Jazz proudly presents The Summer Kickoff: A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry, an elegant evening celebrating the beautiful connection between jazz music, spoken word, storytelling, and artistic expression at Aretha's Jazz Café.Featuring Sky Covington and Club Crescendo, this intimate summer production will showcase some of the greatest jazz songs ever written alongside original poetry and spoken word selections performed by Sky Covington.Before becoming widely known for her celebrated jazz tributes and performances, Sky Covington first emerged as a poet and spoken word artist. Early in her artistic journey, she traveled performing poetry throughout cafés, cultural spaces, and underground artistic communities, becoming known for blending rhythm, storytelling, emotion, and truth into her work. She has long considered herself a jazz poet at heart.While her career evolved deeply into jazz vocal performance, poetry never left her artistry. This special production marks a return to her roots — bringing jazz poetry back to the stage and weaving spoken word into the live jazz experience in a powerful and intimate way.The evening will feature:Classic jazz standards and timeless favoritesOriginal poetry and spoken word performancesLive music by Club CrescendoMusical storytelling and intimate reflectionsA sophisticated summer evening celebrating culture, creativity, and artistic freedomIn addition to the concert experience, the evening will also serve as the official CD release party for Love Letters to Yah, produced by AJ Garner.The project features original poems written and performed by Sky Covington and reflects a deeply personal artistic and spiritual journey through music, poetry, reflection, and expression. Copies of the CD will be available during the event.“This show represents two great loves of mine — jazz and poetry,” says Sky Covington. “Before many people knew me as a jazz vocalist, I was a poet. Jazz and poetry belong together, and I’m excited to bring that energy back into my performances in a deeper way.”Known for her acclaimed tributes to Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, and other legendary artists, Sky Covington continues to create productions that preserve jazz culture while honoring the storytelling traditions deeply connected to the music.Event InformationEvent: The Summer Kickoff: A Tribute to Jazz & PoetryFeaturing: Sky Covington & Club CrescendoDate: Monday, June 22ndLocation: Aretha's Jazz CaféDoors Open: 6:00 PMShowtime: 7:00 PMHosted By: Mike BonnerSpecial Feature: Love Letters to Yah CD Release PartyProduced By: AJ GarnerTickets: $35Guests are encouraged to arrive early for this unforgettable summer evening of jazz, poetry, spoken word, live music, and artistic expression. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f8ed6d20-503e-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w493-h740-dc020102-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/detroit/a-tribute-to-jazz-and-poetry-ft-sky-covington-in-concert/100001988923514773 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, literary-art, spoken-word, concerts, live-music, storytelling, parties, performances, jazz, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Aretha's Jazz Cafe - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 40.25, max: 40.25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Detroit - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Aretha's Jazz Cafe - **lat**: 42.3372254 - **long**: -83.0458328 - **full address**: Aretha's Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Street, Detroit, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9321dadfc7494acc153b2051423b1527d891f141bd769d508da88b2c6e4568de-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc2c1d11-gmir.jpg?v=1778140952 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert being held? - **A:** A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Aretha's Jazz Cafe, 350 Madison Street, Detroit, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert? - **A:** A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert is organized by Detroit Renaissance. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Detroit Renaissance's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Detroit Renaissance a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Detroit Renaissance has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Detroit, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. 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