JOE GRANSDEN & KENNY BANKS SR.
The Art of The Song Two of Atlanta’s finest jazz artists come together for an evening celebrating the enduring beauty of the Great American Songbook. Joe Gransden and Kenny Banks […]
The Art of The Song Two of Atlanta’s finest jazz artists come together for an evening celebrating the enduring beauty of the Great American Songbook. Joe Gransden and Kenny Banks […]
Celebrating their 50th anniversary this October, Pieces of a Dream has built an impressive legacy of innovation and eclecticism – talents that have kept them fresh and authentic in a […]
Growing up in Memphis, Rodney played the bass in church and with his high school orchestra. He later studied music at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, joined the Mississippi […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ted's natural persistence and relentless fascination of developing his craft dominated his life. He soon became not only a student at Berklee, but a professor of piano arranging, theory and […]
Frankie Quiñones & The Latin Jazz Collective for an unforgettable evening of world-class Latin jazz, salsa, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and soulful improvisation. Experience the energy, passion, and musical mastery of Atlanta's […]
Gunhild Carling is an internationally acclaimed Swedish jazz star, celebrated for her dazzling performances, incredible versatility, and magnetic stage presence. A true force of nature, Gunhild sings, tap dances, and […]
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 […]
Denise Donatelli is a 3 time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist whose acclaimed albums were arranged and produced by Grammy winner Geoffrey Keezer. Her latest release, Take My Breath Away, reunites her […]
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 […]
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 […]
Named by her jazz loving grandmother, Jazzmeia Horn was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1991. She grew up in a close church-going family singing gospel music. Horn graduated from Booker […]
Tenor saxophonist and composer David Sánchez brings his Carib ensemble to the stage, presenting the West Coast premiere of his new work, Tambó. Formed to record his 2019 album of […]
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. […]
In the 1960s, Antonio Carlos “Tom” Jobim brought the bossa nova craze to the United States, and this infectious and sensuous sound soon became beloved throughout the world. We celebrate […]
Miami vocalist, songwriter, vocal teacher, arranger and producer Leesa Richards celebrates the 40th Anniversary of The Sunshine Jazz Organization. Bringing her voice to the Historic Lyric Theater stage for one […]
In the 1960s, Antonio Carlos “Tom” Jobim brought the bossa nova craze to the United States, and this infectious and sensuous sound soon became beloved throughout the world. We celebrate […]
Haitian-American trumpeter and composer Jean Caze has emerged as one of the most beautiful voices in modern jazz. Renowned for blending his Haitian heritage with American jazz, Caze crafts an […]
Musicians from the Atlanta Jazz Community come together to celebrate the life and music of the late, great hometown Jazz Legend ~ Audrey Shakir. She gave so much to the […]
Listeners can expect to hear a lot of the “right notes” as two of the true legends of low-end meet for these momentous evenings over four nights. Between them, 2022 […]
, Wherever Tomi Berry sings, she spreads joy. Whether singing swinging jazzsmooth R&B, or sultry ballads, she holds an audience in rapt attention. A spiritual song-stylist, she engages her listeners […]