About Aretha Reimagined

Aretha Reimagined is a live tribute built around interpretation, musicianship, and respect for the catalog of Aretha Franklin. The show is designed as a complete performance experience, focusing on the strength of the songs and the traditions they come from rather than physical impersonation or replication.

Aretha Reimagined draws from gospel, soul, jazz, and R&B to present the music in a way that feels grounded, intentional, and alive in the room. Arrangements are shaped to serve the material, allowing each song space to breathe while maintaining momentum and connection with the audience.

The result is a tribute that honors Aretha Franklin’s legacy by letting the music stand on its own — familiar, powerful, and deeply resonant — while offering audiences an evening that feels thoughtful, dynamic, and unmistakably live.

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A female singer passionately performing on stage with a microphone in her hand, wearing a satin blazer, with a drum set and electronic keyboard in the background.

who we are

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Lead Artist

Tasha Montfort is the lead artist for Aretha Reimagined, with over 30 years in the Philadelphia music scene. Rooted in gospel, her voice is shaped by tradition, bringing power and restraint without imitation. On stage, she connects with audiences immediately through a sense of honesty and presence that fills the room. Having spent years immersed in Aretha Franklin’s music because it resonates deeply with her as an artist, that connection comes through naturally in performance, allowing the songs to speak clearly, respectfully, and with emotional weight.

TASHA MONTFORT

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Producer

Jake Persofsky is a producer and keyboardist with over a decade of experience in professional touring and large-scale tribute productions.

He has toured nationally and internationally with several tribute acts including Bruce in the USA and Legends in Concert, and also served as Tech Director and Keyboardist aboard the NCL Epic. From 2016–2017, Jake was the keyboardist and tour manager for a Michael Jackson tribute, touring the U.S., Berlin, and Australia. He has also performed in orchestral-backed productions, including appearances with the Boston Pops and the Augusta Symphony Orchestra.

JAKE PERSOFSKY

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Music Director/Bass

Jay “Musiqboy” Bratten is a bassist, producer, and musical director shaping the sound and live energy of modern gospel, R&B, and soul. He has recorded and toured with Drake, Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Tye Tribbett, J. Cole, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Anthony Brown.

As a producer and musical director, Jay builds cohesive studio records and live shows with precise tone, movement, and emotional pacing. His releases—including Hymns My Way and multiple singles—reflect his blend of soul, gospel, and jazz, anchoring artists with a clean, modern production approach..

JAY BRATTEN

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