Events for May 2024
1 May
Great Day in Metro Detroit Photograph!

Calling all Metro Detroit-based jazz musicians! This is your moment to shine. Join us as we capture the essence of our vibrant jazz community in the The Preservation of Jazz Great Day in Metro Detroit Jazz Photograph. Inspired by the iconic Great Day in Harlem photo.

3 May
Vladimir Cetkar

A rare opportunity to see this international music phenomenon in Detroit!

5 May
Aretha's Jazz Jam

Come jam with us at Aretha's Jazz Cafe. Any instrument, any experience level. No opening set; all jazz, all you.

Listen, eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above.

6 May
Take 5 - 6 Jazz Greats Perform 6 Jazz Legends

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of musical mastery as the Preservation of Jazz presents the Take Five All Male Jazz Revue as part of the Monday Night Music Series Tribute. Prepare to be mesmerized by the talent and charisma of these exceptional musicians.

10 May
THE HALF-A-STACK POETRY SLAM #18!

12 Poets will compete for $500! Detroit's favorite poetry series is BACK once again!

11 May
Mother's Day Weekend Good Vibes with the Gud Band

Celebrate Mother's Day with smooth R&B tunes and good vibes at our event! Featuring The GUD band and hosted by Comedian Popcorn Spivey

12 May
Aretha's Jazz Jam

Come jam with us at Aretha's Jazz Cafe. Any instrument, any experience level. No opening set; all jazz, all you.

Listen, eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above.

13 May
The Etta James Tribute ft. Tosha Owens

"I wanna show that gospel, blues, rhythm and blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll are all just really one thing."

14 May
Singers In The Round Ep 66

Come check out some awesome singers at Singers In The Round Ep 66 - it's gonna be a night of great music and good vibes!

15 May
Jazz & Cocktails Ft. Jerome Clark Trio Hosted By Sky Covington

Part of the Unlimited Sky Production |The Preservation of Jazz collection

Come vibe with us at Jazz & Cocktails featuring the smooth sounds of the Jerome Clark Trio hosted by the fabulous Sky Covington!

16 May
Bill Heid Quartet

Bill Heid: Piano
Pat Prouty: Bass

RJ Spangler: Percussion

Jeff Shoup: Drums

23 May
Robert Laidler & Wayne State’s Student Poets

Robert Laidler & Wayne State’s Student Poets 

24 May
FLOWERS: a Tribute to Stevie Wonder (7:30pm show)

Groove with us as we honor and pay homage to the legendary Stevie Wonder through a night filled with his timeless hits and soulful vibes!

24 May
FLOWERS: a Tribute to Stevie Wonder (9pm show)

Groove with us as we honor and pay homage to the legendary Stevie Wonder through a night filled with his timeless hits and soulful vibes!

25 May
The Billy Davis Rhythm Machine Band

Billy Davis is an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Doo Wop Hall of Fame,

and the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Billy was the lead guitarist for Hank

Ballard and The Midnighters for 30 years.

26 May
Aretha's Jazz Jam

Come jam with us at Aretha's Jazz Cafe. Any instrument, any experience level. No opening set; all jazz, all you.

Listen, eat, drink, play, sing, or all of the above.

30 May
Hello Detroit! An Evening with Vanessa Carr

Featuring a variety of musical styles, come for an intimate evening performance by Vanessa Carr and stay to see the music video premiere of her passion project Hello Detroit! This event benefits Gleaners Community Food Bank.  

Events for May 2024