A one-off ensemble of soulful vocalists and world-class instrumentalists will honor the music of the great Chaka Khan, affectionately known as the “Queen of Funk,” with an after-dark performance at New Orleans, LA’s Toulouse Theatre. The concert is set to take place on Thursday, April 25th, corresponding with the first day of Jazz Fest 2024 [get tickets].

Yvette Marie Stevens—better known by her stage name, Chaka Khan—first became well known as the lead singer of Chicago funk band Rufus and has gone on to build a storied career and an iconic image as a symbol of empowered femininity over the course of half a century. Between her work with Rufus and her extensive solo catalog, Khan has won ten Grammy Awards, churned out numerous smash hits (including “Tell Me Something Good”, “I’m Every Woman”, and “Ain’t Nobody”), and worked with a who’s who of influential artists spanning several generations—from Steve Winwood to Ray Charles, Gladys Knight to Quincy Jones, De La Soul to Ariana Grande. Her work has also been extensively sampled in popular hip-hop, spreading her influence into new stylistic spaces. In 2023, the 70-year-old icon was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the Musical Excellence category.

Related: Chaka Khan Releases First New Album In 12 Years, ‘Hello Happiness’ [Stream]

Tell Me Something Good: A Tribute to Chaka Khan, will field four fantastic vocalists to handle Chaka’s timeless repertoire including Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band), Shira Elias (Cool Cool Cool), Erica Falls, and Jelly Joseph (Tank and the Bangas, Galactic). They will be backed by a crew of funky local favorites including Dumpstaphunk’s Tony Hall (bass) and Alex Wasily (trombone), Dirty Dozen Brass Band’s Terence Higgins (drums), The Rumble‘s Ari Teitel (guitar), Aurélien Barnes (trumpet), and Andriu Yanovski (keys), and NOLA saxophonist Brad Walker.

Tickets for Tell Me Something Good: A Tribute to Chaka Khan on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 during New Orleans Jazz Fest are now on sale here. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to find complete show details.

This show is part of Live For Live Music and GMP Live’s 2024 Fest by Nite series in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. Confirmed Fest by Nite 2024 events include:

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***SHOW INFO***
Show: Tell Me Something Good: A Tribute to Chaka Khan
Presented by: Live For Live Music & GMP Live
Band: Jennifer Hartswick (vocals/trumpet, Trey Anastasio Band), Shira Elias (vocals, Cool Cool Cool), Erica Falls (vocals), Jelly Joseph (vocals, Tank and the Bangas/Galactic), Ari Teitel (guitar, The Rumble), Tony Hall (bass/vocals, Dumpstaphunk), Alex Wasily (trombone, Dumpstaphunk), Terence Higgins (drums, Dirty Dozen Brass Band), Aurélien Barnes (trumpet, The Rumble), Andriu Yanovski (keys, The Rumble), Brad Walker (saxophone).
Date: Thursday, April 25th, 2024
Time: Doors: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Toulouse Theatre – 615 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Tickets [on sale now]: General Admission Advance: $35 / General Admission Day of Show: $40.00 / VIP: $65.00