Vocal Portraits: A Yebba Tribute ft. Jennarie (Live at Poetry Jazz Café)
Experience a night of soul-stirring vocals and expressive musicianship as Poetry Jazz Café hosts Vocal Portraits: A Yebba Tribute, happening Monday, December 9, 2025 from 8 PM – 11:30 PM.
This special evening celebrates the unmatched artistry of Yebba, one of today’s most beloved and technically gifted vocalists, known for her emotional depth, jazz influence, and hauntingly powerful tone.
Led by Toronto musicians DarrylJDennie and Jennarie, the performance pays homage to Yebba’s critically acclaimed album Dawn, along with her standout collaborations that have shaped modern R&B, soul, and jazz.
What to Expect
This tribute blends technical brilliance with intimate storytelling, bringing Yebba’s music to life through a warm, expressive ensemble.
Guests can expect:
Jennarie Music — soaring, emotional lead vocals
DarrylJDennie — keys & musical direction
Nick Tateishi — guitar
Dan Minchom — bass
David Richards — drums
Together, they reinterpret Yebba’s songs with new arrangements, jazz improvisation, and soulful intensity — creating a performance worthy of her legacy.
Why You’ll Love This Event
- A rare tribute to one of the most influential vocalists of our time
- An intimate, candlelit performance inside Queen Street West’s iconic Poetry Jazz Café
- A lineup of top-tier Toronto musicians
- Perfect for fans of Yebba, PJ Morton, Moonchild, D’Angelo, H.E.R., and modern jazz
- Whether you know every note of Yebba’s discography or you’re discovering her for the first time, you’ll leave this show moved, inspired, and in awe.
Event Details
Monday, December 9, 2025
8:00 PM – 11:30 PM EST
Poetry Jazz Café
1078 Queen Street West, Toronto
Tickets: $14.11 CAD
