Pharoah Sanders Tribute  ft Wendell Harrison & Pamela Wise Harrison

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Get ready to groove to the soulful sounds of Pharoah Sanders Tribute at Aretha's Jazz Cafe, ft Wendell Harrison & Pamela Wise Harrison!

Aretha's Jazz Cafe

The Preservation of Jazz Monday Night Music Series

Detroit Jazz Royalty Takes the Stage — Wendell Harrison &amp; The Tribe Headlines a Historic Tribute to Pharoah SandersOn Monday, May 11th, Sky Covington’s Preservation of Jazz proudly presents a monumental evening of spiritual jazz and Black musical excellence at Aretha’s Jazz Café—headlined by one of Detroit’s most revered living jazz legends:<h2>Wendell Harrison</h2>A master saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, educator, and cultural architect, Wendell Harrison stands as one of the most important figures in Detroit jazz history.As co-founder of the legendary Tribe Records, Harrison helped shape Detroit’s revolutionary Black arts and jazz movement of the 1970s—creating music rooted in liberation, spirituality, and cultural pride. Over the course of his extraordinary career, he has performed with icons including Sun Ra, Marvin Gaye, Grant Green, and Hank Crawford, while mentoring generations of artists and preserving Detroit’s jazz legacy through education and community work.Now, Harrison brings that unmatched legacy to the stage in:<h2>A Tribute to Pharoah Sanders</h2>This soul-stirring performance honors the transcendent life and music of the legendary Pharoah Sanders, whose groundbreaking work redefined spiritual jazz for generations.<h3>Featuring an All-Star Ensemble</h3><ul><li>Wendell Harrison – Saxophone</li><li>Pamela Wise – Piano</li><li>Gayelynn McKinney – Drums</li><li>Kevin Jones – Percussion</li><li>Sky Covington – Vocals</li><li>Man – Vocals</li><li>​Mike Abbo - Upright Bass </li></ul>Hosted by Mike BonnerTogether, this extraordinary cast will guide audiences through an immersive musical journey celebrating the healing, prayerful, and liberating spirit of Sanders’ music.This is not simply a concert— It is a spiritual jazz experience. A history lesson. A celebration of Black musical genius.<h3>Event Details</h3>Monday, May 11, 2026 Aretha’s Jazz Café 350 Madison, Detroit, MI Doors Open: 6:00 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Tickets: $40Free Parking<h3>Reserve Your Seat Early</h3>This promises to be one of the most significant jazz evenings of the season.Presented by Sky Covington’s Preservation of Jazz Hosted by Mike Bonner • Curated by Sky Covington

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