Performing in Aretha’s Jazz Café as his touring schedule permits, Kern serves as the bassist and musical director for some of the biggest names in music today. His extensive resume includes work with Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Mary J Blige, Ne-Yo, Destiny’s Child, Chris Brown, Chinese superstar JJ Lin, and many more. He has over 100 recording credits that include Grammy-winning and multi-platinum selling albums. Kern cites his Detroit upbringing and influences with the inspiration and direction for his style & mastery of the electric bass.
Music Hall Resident Artist Gwen Foxx takes over Aretha's Jazz Cafe every Wednesday for Foxxy Gwensday Wednesdays! Check back each week for updates on featured artists.
Detroit Tonight Live is a poetry and music event brought to you by M.L. Liebler, otherwise known as The Bard of Detroit. This program features award winning local poets and musicians.
Join us for Will Cyprian & Friends first show of 2020 at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe! Featuring your host for the evening Saxophonist Will Cyprian, also Violinist Candice “Pretty Stringz” Smith, Vocalist Bri Nicola, and New Music from Trumpeter Ray Vipond and The multitalented Eric Pruitt! Tickets are only $20.
Due to Jungle Book on the main stage, there will be no jam this weekend. We'll see you next Sunday, January 19.
Music Hall Resident Artist Gwen Foxx takes over Aretha's Jazz Cafe every Wednesday for Foxxy Gwensday Wednesdays! Check back each week for updates on featured artists.
Gonzilla Revue is hosted by Detroit grown funk artist Gabe Gonzalez. His career has included multiple world tours with George Clinton and his own group - The Enemies. You can catch him on drums at Gonzilla Revue. Other featured artists will be Phil Hale (Thornetta Davis, Skeeto's Funhouse) on keys, Rick Mickens on Bass, and FNR Recording Artist Ms.Coko Buttafli and Paul Mr. Entertainer on vocals.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO.
This Sunday, shift gears to get to Aretha's Jazz Cafe for a jam session. From 6-9pm you can eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above for absolutely free!
The jam session has always occupied an important place in the history of jazz education, giving young musicians the open-access training they need to develop their craft while learning from more experienced peers.
Students develop the confidence needed to survive the night, playing different tunes in unfamiliar keys, with difficult tempos, in front of an audience, oftentimes alongside virtual strangers – they begin to speak the language that only other jazz players understand.
Miranda Lynn Tucker and Olivia Van Goor are making a name for themselves as both a pair and as solo vocalists in Detroit's jazz scene. Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon with them, followed by the regularly scheduled Aretha's Jazz Jam at 6 p.m.
Music Hall Resident Artist Gwen Foxx takes over Aretha's Jazz Cafe every Wednesday for Foxxy Gwensday Wednesdays! This week's program will be a birthday celebration for Dr. Sabrina.
Brought to you by Resident Artist and great friend of Music Hall, Kern Brantley, is the release of Randy Ellison's new song "Sing," along with an evening full of entertainment. Join us to enjoy great ambience, food and drink, and of course, a full set of R&B and jazz.
Frank McComb is a divine soul man who speaks with the native tongue of soul, jazz, blues and pop. His virtuoso vocal and piano work has made him not only an indispensable and highly sought after session musician, but a favorite on the soul, jazz and R&B scenes.
The Frank McComb Independent Artist Institute (FMIAI) will be holding its first master class on January 25 at Aretha's Jazz Cafe. Frank McComb will be holding seminars internationally to teach of his personal experiences as an independent recording artist. Come, sit, listen and take notes as one of the most successful independent recording artist shares his story of surviving in the music industry. Sit with Frank as he mentors on starting your own record label, recording and producing, and understanding the business for yourself. Whether you're just starting out or just getting back into the industry, this class is designed to be real, transparent and empowering.
Questions, misunderstandings, and tricky situations pile up while four jungle animals wait for their friend Turtle.
This Sunday, shift gears to get to Aretha's Jazz Cafe for a jam session. From 6-9pm you can eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above for absolutely free!
The jam session has always occupied an important place in the history of jazz education, giving young musicians the open-access training they need to develop their craft while learning from more experienced peers.
Students develop the confidence needed to survive the night, playing different tunes in unfamiliar keys, with difficult tempos, in front of an audience, oftentimes alongside virtual strangers – they begin to speak the language that only other jazz players understand.
Fans fell for Nick Fradiani as he soared through American Idol, claiming the champion title and releasing his debut solo project, Hurricane.
Gwen Foxx takes over the Jazz Cafe each Wednesday to host Foxxy Gwensday, featuring new local talent each week. Join us Wednesday, January 29 for Foxxy Gwensday featuring The Fantastic Four. The quartet will be releasing new music, performing alongside DJ Al Kent and Drew Schultz on drums.
Join Curtiss Boone and the Aretha's Cafe Choir for an evening of gospel music and other entertainment.