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SUMMARY:DAVE POTTER
DESCRIPTION:“Pianist Marcus Roberts calls Dave Potter “one of the most talented young drummers on the scene today\,” and the word that best sums up his playing is intensity. Potter got a late start\, picking up the drum set in high school in Durham\, North Carolina\, where he was drawn to funk and fusion drummers like Billy Cobham and Dennis Chambers. Hearing Tony Williams’s early recordings with the Miles Davis Quintet changed everything\, and with mentorship from trumpeter and educator Dr. Andrew Sioberg\, he threw himself into practicing\, listening\, and transcribing. \nThat work earned him a scholarship to Florida State University\, where he studied with Roberts and began a collaboration with Jason Marsalis that has lasted more than twenty years. After graduating\, he was selected for the Louis Armstrong Quintet at the University of New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina cut that plan short. He later turned down a full scholarship to Juilliard to return to Florida State for his master’s degree under Roberts. \nPotter was featured in the 2010 book The New Face of Jazz\, which profiled the younger generation making an impact on the scene. Now based in Atlanta\, he keeps a busy teaching and performing schedule and tours with the Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet\, Greg Tardy\, Eric Reed\, and Marcus Roberts. He also leads his own group\, Retro Groove\, whose third studio album builds on their self-titled debut with clever arrangements of ’80s hits by Whitney Houston\, Rush\, The Isley Brothers\, Toto\, and others\, blended with swing and blues to win over jazz purists and pop fans alike. \nDave Potter: Band Leader & Drums\nRod Harris\, Jr.: Guitar\nGary Motley: Piano\nTommy Sauter: Bass \nCover: $25.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/50413
LOCATION:Churchill Grounds\, 141 E. Trinity Place\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:DAVE FRANKENPOHL
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Dave Frackenpohl brings his Trio featuring vocalist .Lavahi and bassist Kevin Smith to the stage with a stirring combination of original music and loved favorites to Churchill Grounds Dave has been lauded by his peers as breathing life into incredible originals that speak to the heart as well as stimulate the imagination. \nCombining his skills with the soaring and soulful singing of Lavahi and the grounded virtuosity of Kevin Smith\, the show is sure to bring a smile to your face whether you’re a long time jazz fan or bringing a date for your first experience. \nCover: $25.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/dave-frankenpohl
LOCATION:Churchill Grounds\, 141 E. Trinity Place\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T230000
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SUMMARY:RUSSELL GUNN + BLACKHAWK
DESCRIPTION:Two-time GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter\, composer\, arranger and producer Russell Gunn returns to this intimate room with one of his most ambitious statements yet: his album release weekend of Afrikan-Amerikan Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth By Any Means Necessary\, a provocative seven-song work that draws inspiration from the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead and reimagines the idea of a spiritual guide through the history\, identity\, resilience and forward movement of Black Americans. Featuring six original Gunn compositions and a Duke Ellington classic\, the project brings together the fearless musical language that has defined Gunn’s career—jazz steeped in the Black musical continuum\, alive with gospel\, funk\, hip-hop\, groove and uncompromising improvisation. \nThe album also introduces Blackhawk\, Gunn’s hand-selected ensemble whose name pays tribute to Miles Davis’ legendary In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk\, the recording Gunn credits with profoundly shaping his understanding of how jazz should feel. At its heart\, however\, Afrikan-Amerikan Book of the Dead is not a meditation on death\, but an affirmation of life: music concerned with knowing who you are\, understanding what came before you and moving forward with purpose\, pride and possibility. \nCover: $59.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/russell-gunn-blackhawk-2
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:NICOLE HENRY
DESCRIPTION:Since 2004\, Nicole Henry’s versatile and emotionally driven performances have wowed audiences in 20 countries. She has established herself among the jazz world’s most acclaimed performers\, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities\, impeccable phrasing\, and powerful emotional resonance. \nHeralded by The New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, The Japan Times\, El Pais\, Jazz Times\, Essence and more\, Ms. Henry tells real stories through peerless interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook\, classic and contemporary jazz\, popular standards\, blues and originals. \nAmong her numerous accolades\, Henry’s passionate\, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance\,” “Best New Jazz Artist” by HMV Japan\, “Best Solo Musician” by her hometown Miami New Times\, and was hailed as “One of Eight Black Artists Making Waves in 2024” by Symphonic Distribution. \nShe has enjoyed four Top 10 CDs including her latest album “Time to Love Again” which reached #4 on the U.S. jazz radio chart\, remaining in the Top 40 for 20 weeks. “Time to Love Again” also reached #6 on UK’s Sweet Rhythms chart and continues to enjoy worldwide play on both Sirius XM’s Real Jazz & Watercolors stations. These successes were supplemented by a 36-city national tour. \nBand Members:\nVocals: Nicole Henry\nPiano: Pete Wallace\nDrums: TBD\nTrumpet: Jean Caze\nBass: Jamese McCoy \nTickets: $60.50 ~ $65.50
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/nicole-henry-31
LOCATION:Arts Garage\, 94 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:THE OX NOY TRIO
DESCRIPTION:Every once in a while\, an opportunity comes along that reminds me why I built The Velvet Note in the first place. This is one of those weekends. Our Signature Series welcomes guitarist Oz Noy\, one of the most original voices in contemporary jazz and fusion\, joined by legendary drummer Dave Weckl and brilliant Hammond B-3 master Brian Charette. \nIndividually\, each of these musicians has earned the respect of audiences and fellow artists around the world. Together\, they create something that’s spontaneous\, fearless\, and impossible to predict. It’s the kind of music that can only happen when extraordinary musicians trust each other enough to take chances—and invite us along for the ride. About the musicians: \nOz Noy ~ Internationally acclaimed guitarist known for blending jazz\, blues\, funk\, and rock into a uniquely original style. HE Has performed and recorded with artists including Eric Johnson\, Mike Stern\, Richard Bona\, and Vinnie Colaiuta. \nDave Weckl ~Widely regarded as one of the most influential drummers of the modern era and a longtime member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band. Multiple Modern Drummer magazine award winner whose recordings and educational materials have inspired generations of drummers worldwide. \nBrian Charette ~ Grammy-nominated Hammond B-3 organist celebrated for redefining the role of the jazz organ in contemporary music. e hHas performed and recorded with leading artists including Paul Simon\, Joni Mitchell\, Chaka Khan\, and many of today’s top jazz musicians. \nCover: $64.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/the-ox-noy-trio
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:DENISE DONATELLI
DESCRIPTION:Denise Donatelli is a 3 time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist whose acclaimed albums were arranged and produced by Grammy winner Geoffrey Keezer. \nHer latest release\, Take My Breath Away\, reunites her with Keezer and an all-star New York band. She was named Jazz Vocalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Jazz Society and regularly appears in DownBeat magazine’s Critics Poll. \nThe All-Star Band:\nGeoffrey Keezer: Piano\nDean Parks: Guitar\nEdwin Livingston: Bass\nBob Sheppard: Saxophone\, Clarinet\, Flute\nGary Novak: Drums \nCover: $46.70
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/denise-donatelli
LOCATION:Catalina Jazz Club\, 6725 Sunset Boulevard\,  Hollywood\, CA\, 90028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T200000
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SUMMARY:NESTOR TORRES
DESCRIPTION:Néstor Torres’ dynamic\, unique sound is a blend of his Caribbean heritage with Classical training and Jazz improvisation. A prolific recording artist with 18 releases\, earning him 5 Latin Grammy nominations\, 1 Latin Grammy Award (Best Pop Instrumental Album)\, and a Grammy nomination (Best Latin Jazz Album)\, Torres has always challenged artistic expectations. The complex artistry of his work has been described as “highly infectious\,” “somehow deeper\, almost transcendental”. \nTowards the celebration of International Day of Jazz on April 30th\, Néstor’s performance will pay homage to his Jazz influences and mentors\, featuring songs from his Latin Grammy nominated album\, Jazz Flute Traditions. And\, of course\, there will be a healthy dose of Latin Jazz\, Nestor Torres style… \nBand Members:\nNestor Torres – Vocals\nJorge Luis Sosa – Keyboard\nAdolfo Herrera – Drums\nSameul Burgos – Bass\nEdwin Bonilla – Percussion \nTickets: $60.50 ~ $65.50
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/nestor-torres-4
LOCATION:Arts Garage\, 94 NE 2nd Avenue\, Delray Beach\, FL\, 33444\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
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SUMMARY:CINDY BLACKMAN SANTANA
DESCRIPTION:Cindy Blackman Santana celebrates the release of her new album Coherence\, a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining jazz\, rock\, fusion\, & spirituality. As a virtuoso drummer\, bandleader\, musician\, and the new face of NFL Monday Night Football\, Cindy is a sound innovator with a passion for pushing creative boundaries and exploring movement and change. She is as known for the nuances and colors she brings to her beats and fills as she is for the sheer power of her soulful playing. “Some drummers act\, some react. Some keep time\, others create it. Cindy Blackman Santana is among the few who can\,” writes Mike Zwerin of the International Herald Tribune. \nCindy has been creating magnificent musical time and space since the beginning of her career as a busking street performer in New York City in the ’80s through the present day\, touring the globe and making albums at the top of her game—including the critically acclaimed Another Lifetime (2010). In addition to collaborating onstage and in-studio with her own group—also known as Another Lifetime—she has toured and recorded with artists including Pharoah Sanders\, Cassandra Wilson\, Bill Laswell\, Joss Stone\, Joe Henderson\, Buckethead\, Don Pullen\, Hugh Masakela\, and Angela Bofill. \nFrom 1992 to 2007 and again in 2014 & 2015 she was the drummer in Lenny Kravitz’s band\, performing through multiple world tours and hit albums. In 2010\, she was part of the all-star line-up performing “Bitches Brew\,” a tribute to Miles Davis’ seminal album staged at the San Francisco Jazz Festival and NYC Winter JazzFest. \nThe Band:\nCindy Blackman Santana ~ DrumsK\nAurelien Budynek ~ Guitar\nBenny Rietveld ~ Bass\nZaccai Curtis ~ Keyboard\nSpecial Guest Ravi Coltrane ~ Saxophone \nCover: $45.00 ~ $55.00 | $4.16 – $4.86 fees\nStreaming: $15.00 + $2.05 fee
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/cindy-blackman-santana-2
LOCATION:Keystone Korner Baltimore\, 1350 Lancaster Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T230000
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SUMMARY:LORI WILLIAMS
DESCRIPTION:An internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist with more than three decades of performance\, recording and music-education experience\, Williams brings a rare combination of sophistication\, sensuality and emotional truth to the stage. Her voice moves effortlessly from the elegance of traditional jazz to the warmth of soul and contemporary grooves\, and her career has taken her from celebrated jazz rooms and festivals across the United States to stages throughout Europe\, Japan and the Caribbean. Along the way\, she has performed and collaborated with an extraordinary roster of artists including Stanley Clarke\, Nathan East\, George Duke\, Peabo Bryson\, Norman Brown and Terri Lyne Carrington. \nBut Lori Williams’ influence extends well beyond the microphone. A respected educator\, mentor\, songwriter\, producer and advocate for the music\, she currently serves as a Governor on the Atlanta Chapter Board of the Recording Academy—the organization behind the Grammy Awards. \nCover: $44.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/lori-williams-7
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T193000
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SUMMARY:TONI BYRD
DESCRIPTION:Toni Byrd\, known as The Velvet SongByrd\, is an internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and songwriter celebrated for her elegant\, soulful voice and cinematic stage presence. A Memphis native now based in Atlanta\, she has performed worldwide and continues to captivate audiences through her acclaimed tribute production Toni Sings Natalie… A Tribute to Natalie Cole\, blending timeless artistry with heartfelt storytelling that resonates across generations. \nHer performance history includes a featured appearance in 2026 at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta\, hosted by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to honor the leadership\, legacy\, and impact of UNCF women presidents. Her greatest honor came in 2016\, when she performed at the White House under the Obama Administration. \nCover: $ TBD
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/toni-byrd
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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