Welcome to Aretha's Jazz Cafe

Once the city's best kept secret, the space now known as Aretha's Jazz Cafe is the 'keeper of the cool' in the heart of the Detroit Theater District. Drop by, spend a little time. Your cool will thank you.

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Upcoming Events

Apr. 28
| 7PM
Aretha's Jazz Jam
Apr. 30
| 7PM
Songwriter's Showcase
May. 1
| 7PM
Great Day in Metro Detroit Photograph!
May. 2
| 8PM
The Rebirth Live
May. 3
| 8PM
Vladimir Cetkar
May. 5
| 7PM
Aretha's Jazz Jam
May. 6
| 7PM
Take 5 - 6 Jazz Greats Perform 6 Jazz Legends
May. 7
| 7PM
PRIVATE EVENT--Scott Gwinnell Jazz Orchestra--PRIVATE EVENT
May. 9
| 7PM
WJZZ Detroit Legacy Jazz Series presents the Alex Anest Organ Trio
May. 11
| 8PM
Mother's Day Weekend with the Gud Band
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Jazz legends new and old, blues, funk, rock, soul, and so much more -- they're all here, and most of them are local artists -- filling up the pipeline with that legendary Detroit talent. If you would like to help launch careers, please contact our Development Department at 313.887.8510. Because creating and presenting are done best when we work together!

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