Desiree Roots - The Jazz Side of Aretha Franklin

Desiree Roots - The Jazz Side of Aretha Franklin

12
Apr
Date
12 Apr (Sunday)
Time
Sun, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Venue
Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA, United States
📝 Useful Information

Desiree Roots - The Jazz Side of Aretha Franklin is scheduled to perform in Norfolk, VA on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The event will take place at the Attucks Theatre. 

This performance features award-winning singer and actress Desirée Roots, who explores a rarely heard portion of Aretha Franklin’s repertoire: her early 1960s jazz standards and stories. Roots is accompanied by a full jazz ensemble, including: 

Event Details 
Piano/KeysDr. Weldon Hill and Lucy Kilpatrick
SaxophoneJames “Saxsmo” Gates
TrumpetKeith Willingham
BassMichael Hawkins
DrumsBilly Williams
Date & TimeSunday, April 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM
LocationAttucks Theatre, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
TypeJazz Music Performance / Tribute
TicketsPrices start at approximately $25.00. Tickets are available through platforms like Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
Updated at 24 Mar 2026
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