GUNHILD CARLING
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 […]
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 […]
There are few artists in the world who can do what Kamasi Washington does in a room this size. Up close, with Ami Taf Ra beside him, his towering saxophone […]
Charles Lloyd, is an NEA Jazz Master and recipient of the prestigious French honor, l'Ordre Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. Voted DownBeat magazine’s Artist of the Year in 1967, […]
The Jazz Heritage Orchestra performs a musical tribute to Ohio’s quiet musical genius, composer, arranger, bandleader, saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master Frank Foster. Perhaps best known for his work with […]
Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah is a two-time Edison Award-winning, Doris Duke Award in the Arts-winning, six-time Grammy-nominated, sonic architect, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments. […]
Nicole Henry’s voice is an emotional force, effortlessly blending jazz, soul, and pop influences with a timeless authenticity that resonates deeply with listeners. Miss Henry’s versatile and emotionally driven performances […]
Vibraphonist Jason Marsalis knows a brilliant young musician when he hears one. Equally renowned as a drummer, the youngest brother in the illustrious New Orleans jazz clan has blazed a […]
Grammy Award-winning drummer, producer, and musical visionary Terreon “Tank” Gully brings his powerhouse band Tanktified to Churchill Grounds for two extraordinary nights of music celebrating its official Grand Opening! Special […]
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 […]
Grammy-nominated Mack Avenue recording artist, composer, and bandleader Tia Fuller heads up a spectacular cast of Lil John Roberts on drums, Louis Heriveaux on piano, Rod Harris Jr. on guitar, […]