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SUMMARY:KENNY BANKS JR.
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Kenny Banks Jr.\, a resident of Atlanta\, GA has earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic jazz artists in the Southeast. Kenny was a finalist in the 2019 American Pianists Awards jazz competition and performed to great acclaim in solo and trio formats. \nHe has traveled abroad performing and recording around the world with a wide variety of artists in the jazz\, gospel\, Afro-Cuban and hip-hop scenes. These artists include Kurt Elling\, Keyon Harrold\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Theo Croker\, Jeff Tain Watts\, Stefan Harris\, Russell Malone\, Gerald Albright\, Charlie Hunter\, Jennifer Holliday\, David Sanchez\, Kim Burrell\, Dottie Peoples\, Phiife from “A Tribe Called Quest”\, Eight Ball & MJG and Queen Latifah. \nBanks is noted for his blended technique in mixing jazz and gospel styles. Downbeat Magazine describes his playing as “gospel and blues-infused” and calls his arrangements “thrilling\, modern and surprising.” Jazziz Magazine notes his “deeply embodied gospel and soul roots” with “supple phrasing and effortless command of late 20th century harmony.” \nKenny Banks Jr expresses himself compositionally from a broad range of music. KJO’s Live at Lucille’s states\, “His music is at once sophisticated\, spirited\, spontaneous and brilliantly executed.” “Embrace the sound” says Kenny. “This way of thinking aids me in my approach\, helping me to view situations from a state of optimism\, on and off the bandstand.” \nCover: $32.26
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/kenny-banks-jr
LOCATION:Eddie’s Attic\, 515-B North McDonough Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:TESSA SOUTER
DESCRIPTION:The vocalist celebrates the release of her album Release Party of Shadows and Silence: The Eric Satie Project. She brings with her pianist Luis Perdomo\, drummer Billy Drummond\, bassist Boris Kozlov\, plus special guest saxophonist Steve Wilson. \nNew York-based\, London-born of Afro-Trinidadian and English parents\, New York Times critics pick Tessa Souter grew up surrounded by music. Her mother\, a talented amateur singer\, taught her to sing when she was three\, and she took piano lessons from aged eight to 12\, before switching to the guitar\, learning by ear to accompany herself singing songs by\, among others\, Sandy Denny and Jacquie McPhee of the jazz-folk bands Fairport Convention and Pentangle. \n“My piano teacher had advised me to take up singing when she heard my voice so\, when around that age\, my mother told me that my birth father had been a singer\, it felt like a connection to this person I had never known\,” says Tessa. When she finally met him in her late 20s\, the first thing he did was sing to her in the street. “Just the sound of his beautiful tenor\, vibrated every bone in my body.” \nTickets: $30.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/tessa-souter
LOCATION:Joe’s Pub\, 425 Lafayette Street (At Astor Place)\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:CHRISTIAN SANDS
DESCRIPTION:The Steinway Artist and Grammy Nominee is an emerging jazz force. His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his conception\, accomplishing a much deeper musical goal: a fresh look at the entire language of jazz.  Christian says\, “My music is about teaching the way of jazz and keeping it alive.”  Whether it’s stride\, swing\, bebop\, progressive\, fusion\, Brazilian or Afro-Cuban\, Sands develops the past while providing unusual and stimulating vehicles for the present… and for the future.  He expresses himself through an extensive vocabulary of patterns\, textures and structures\, all the while maintaining a strong sense of understatement\, sensitivity\, taste and swing — hallmarks for as long as he has been playing. \nFrom a very early age\, Christian possessed an insatiable appetite for music.  He was enrolled in music classes at age 4 and wrote his first composition at age 5.  He started playing professionally at the age of 10\, and studied at the Neighborhood Music School and the Educational Center for the Arts in New Haven\, CT.  He received his Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts degrees from the Manhattan School of Music.  For his participation on the MSM “Kenya Revisited” album\, Sands received a Grammy Nomination for Best Latin Piano Solo. \nSince arriving on the scene\, Sands has shared the stage with many jazz luminaries as Wynton Marsalis\, Diane Reeves\, Shelia E\, Warren Wolf\, Tia Fuller\, Gary Burton\, Stefan Harris\, Teri Lynne Carrington\, Jason Moran\, Geri Allen\, James Moody\, Bill Evans (sax)\, Russell Malone\, Terrance Blanchard\, Louis Hayes\, Patti Austin\, Kurt Elling and Dee Dee Bridgewater.  He served as the Creative Ambassador for the Erroll Garner foundation\, Artist in Residence for Jazz in July Education program at University of Massachusetts\, Artist in Residence for Monterey Jazz Festival for 2020-2022 – he was the Creative Director for the ‘Monterey Festival Band on Tour’ 2022-2023. \nChristian provides a soulful melodic touch on S. Epatha Merkerson’s documentary\, “Contradictions of Fairhope\,” a soundtrack recorded with McBride and a melodic piano introduction to Netflix’s Biopic documentary “Rustin” of which he recorded with Branford Marsalis.  He was named one of the future rising stars by Wynton Marsalis in Jet Magazine.  Vanity Fair’s “Jazz Youth-Quake” also named him as a future jazz star.  He was finalist for the 2015 Cole Porter Jazz Fellowship Award sponsored by the America Pianist Association. \nJust embarking on his 30s\, Sands has already enjoyed a remarkable career trajectory including a 2013 Grammy nomination with renowned Bassist Christian McBride and 2021 Grammy Nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Composition and 52nd Annual NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Jazz Album Instrumental for his third album “Be Water” recording for Mack Avenue Records. \nHis music has taken him to many international stages.  In 2023 he received Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres\, rank of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters\, from France Minister of Culture. \nThe Band: \nChristian Sands – bandleader\, pianist \nRyan Sands – Drummer \nGilad Hekelsman – Guitar \nScott Colley – Bass \nCover: $40.61 ~ $50.91 | Including Fees
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/christian-sands-4
LOCATION:Birdland\, 315 W 44th Street\, #5402\, New York City\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:NICOLE HEITGER QUARTET
DESCRIPTION:The Nicole Heitger Quartet presents a blend of Dixieland\, swing and bebop\, featuring syncopated rhythms and sounds from the 1920’s through the 1940’s. Nicole has been a vocalist for over 30 years and was raised on traditional jazz. Her father\, Raymond Heitger\, has been the leader of the Cakewalkin’ Jass Band for over 50 years. \nShe began singing with the CJB when she was sixteen years old\, performing at various concerts\, jazz festivals\, and jazz clubs. Drawing from such influences as Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday she performs the great classics of jazz history and delivers them with her powerful and precise blues-tinged vocals. \nThe Performers:\nNicole Heitger: Voice\nAlex Belhaj: Guitar\nDave Kosmyna: Cornet\, Piano \nCover Charge: $25.00 +fees
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/nicole-heitger-quartet
LOCATION:The Blue Llama\, 314 S Main Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T193000
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SUMMARY:HIDDEN NOMINATION
DESCRIPTION:Hidden Nomination is a genre-defying ensemble that emerged from the lustrous Blue Llama Jazz Club after a particularly electrifying set. The band has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the Midwest music scene and brings together four exceptionally talented musicians with a shared passion for exploration and innovation. \nTheir sound is a thrilling fusion of jazz\, funk\, R&B\, gospel\, and neo-soul\, creating a sonic tapestry that is as soulful as it is dynamic. With high-energy performances and delicate\, melodic interplay\, Hidden Nomination captivates audiences\, taking them on a journey that transcends traditional genre boundaries. The band’s philosophy is rooted in the pursuit of the unseen and the unheard—always searching for what lies hidden beneath the surface of music and emotion. \nRecently completing a celebrated residency at Cliff Bell’s\, one of Detroit’s most iconic jazz clubs\, Hidden Nomination has solidified its reputation as a must-see live act. Their ability to blend technical mastery with raw\, heartfelt expression has earned them a dedicated following and critical acclaim. As they prepare to record their debut album in summer of 2025\, the band is poised to share their unique sound with an even wider audience. \nThe Band: \nHouston Patton ~ saxophone \nAndre Crawford ~ piano \nDylan Sherman ~ bass \nBrian Allen ~ drums \nCover: $25.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/hidden-nomination
LOCATION:Cliff Bell’s\, 2030 Park Avenue\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T193000
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SUMMARY:THAD WILSON
DESCRIPTION:Thad Wilson’s music always reflects a personal style that blends progressive elements such as blues\, funk\, Gospel and a touch of hip-hop. Thad’s eclectic ideas as a modern composer are brought to life through his various projects: Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra\, his 16-piece big band; Inner Urge\, a collaborative project; Kindred Soul\, his electric group; and Kako Se\, an acoustic duo. \nThe Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra became the only big band in the DC area to land a permanent residence at the esteemed One Step Down. Most recently\, the band was housed at HR-57 Center for the Preservation of Jazz and Blues\, recently named one of the world’s top 100 jazz venues by Downbeat magazine. Both as a leader and performer on the jazz scene\, Thad has become an acclaimed fixture. \nThad has performed alongside world-renowned artists such as George Benson\, James Moody\, Eddie Henderson\, Steve Turre\, Cecil Bridgewater\, McCoy Tyner\, Vanessa Ruben\, and Roy Hargrove. He also performed with Senegalese artist\, Djimo Kouyate\, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Millenium Stage. \nHis worldwide appearances include Moscow and St. Petersburg\, Russia; Le Caveau de la Huchette in Paris\, France; Antigua Music Festival; Atlanta Jazz Festival; New Orleans Jazz Festival; and Spoleto Music Festival in Charleston\, South Carolina. Thad was also invited to perform his original suite “Reflections on Romare” at the National Gallery of Art’s 2003 Romare Bearden exhibition opening festivities. \nThe Band: Lil John Roberts ~ Drums | Louis Heriveax ~ Piano | Craig Shaw ~ Bass \nTickets: $59.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/thad-wilson
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:ANAT COHEN QUARTETINHO
DESCRIPTION:Following great success at some of the world’s great jazz festivals and venues with her Tentet\, Grammy-nominated clarinetist and composer Anat Cohen shifts her focus to an intimate group sound with her newest band\, the endlessly colorful Quartetinho (pronounced “quar-te-CHIN-yo\,” i.e.\, little quartet). \nThe group of New York-based international multi-instrumentalist-virtuosos are all drawn from the ranks of her aforementioned Tentet. The idea of instrumental doubling to achieve a wide stylistic range comes from the larger group\, and the spirit of this cross-cultural / stylistic ensemble ring true throughout their performances. They share a deep love for music in all its heterogeneity and it’s all amply represented in both recordings and the band’s own live show. The result is boundlessly melodic and lyrical\, with a wide array of timbres and subtle details of orchestration. \nThe Group:\nClarinet: Anat Cohen\nBass: Tal Mashiach\nPiano/Accordion: Vitor Gonçalves\nVibraphone/Percussion: James Shipp \nCover: $40.61 ~ $50.91
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/anat-cohen-quartetinho
LOCATION:Birdland\, 315 W 44th Street\, #5402\, New York City\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:TIFFANY GRIDIRON TRIO
DESCRIPTION:Tiffany Gridiron is a gifted jazz vocalist and songwriter whose sultry vocals and playful approach have excited audiences around the world. She began singing as a child in her family church\, but was particularly inspired by singer Jill Scott before being introduced to the poetry and improvisation of jazz through vocalist and educator Sunny Wilkinson. \nTiffany has recorded five CDs of jazz standards\, released by Sony Records Japan\, that feature such musical greats as Hank Jones\, Tadataka Unno\, Omar Hakim\, and many others. In September of 2023\, Tiffany released on all digital platforms\, her most personal album to date with friend\, producer\, trumpeter and arranger Kris Johnson. Five of the album’s eight songs feature lyrics penned by Gridiron and co-composed by Johnson\, with Brendon Davis (piano)\, Jonathan Muir-Cotton (bass)\, Nate Winn (drums)\, and Vivienne Smith (background vocals) also adding their beautiful artistry to this material. \nThe Performers:\nTiffany Gridiron: Vocals | Aya Sekine: Piano | Sam Corey: Bass \nCover: $75 w/$55 dinner credit | $40 w/$20 credit | 18% gratuity + fees
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/tiffany-gridiron-trio
LOCATION:The Blue Llama\, 314 S Main Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T210000
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SUMMARY:KALEB KIRBY
DESCRIPTION:The band comes together for a vibrant tribute to the legendary John Scofield. From groove-heavy electric moments to intimate acoustic explorations\, the ensemble reimagines Scofield’s career-spanning work with deep respect and fearless creativity. \nDrawing from his collaborations with Miles Davis\, Medeski Martin & Wood\, and his own celebrated ensembles\, the program showcases the expressive range and rhythmic ingenuity that define Scofield’s voice—bridging tradition and innovation through bold interplay and dynamic sound. \n\nThe Band:\nKaleb Kirby | drums\nGreg Dallas | guitar\nChris Thomas | bass\nAustin Cebulski | tenor saxophone \nCover: Sold Out
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/kaleb-kirby
LOCATION:Jazz St. Louis\, 3536 Washington Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T230000
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CREATED:20250630T022509Z
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SUMMARY:NICOLE HENRY
DESCRIPTION:Since her debut\, Nicole Henry 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. \nHer passionate\, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance\,” and four Top-10 jazz albums on U.S. Billboard\, Jazz Week\, HMV Japan & UK Sweet Rhythms charts. Heralded 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. \nShowtimes:\nFriday & Saturday:  7:00pm & 9:30pm\nSunday:  6:00pm & 8:30pm \nTickets: $40.00 +fee
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/nicole-henry-21
LOCATION:South\, 600 N. Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T220000
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SUMMARY:JOHN YARLING
DESCRIPTION:John Yarling studied classical percussion at Florida State University and jazz performance at the University of Miami. He has taught music and percussion at North Broward Preparatory Schools and founded the percussion program at the Florida Youth Conservatory. \nA versatile and sought-after drummer\, John has performed with top South Florida acts including Ira Sullivan\, the Inter-Outer Continental Quintet\, South Florida Jazz Orchestra\, Brian Murphy Trio\, Nicole Yarling 4-Tet\, and more. Comfortable in jazz\, blues\, funk\, and rock\, his past collaborations include legends such as Mose Allison\, Sonny Stitt\, Nat Adderley\, Mike Stern\, Larry Coryell\, and Mick Taylor. His recording credits feature artists like Ira Sullivan\, Curtis Fuller\, Joe Williams\, and Pink. \nCover: Member ~ $33.85 | General Admission ~ $44.52
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/john-yarling
LOCATION:WDNA Jazz Gallery\, 2921 Coral Way\, Miami\, FL\, 33145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Radio Station
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T041430
CREATED:20250629T192408Z
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SUMMARY:CYRUS CHESTNUT
DESCRIPTION:Chestnut’s playing\, deeply rooted in gospel and blues\, infuses each performance with profound emotional depth. As The New York Times notes\, his “crisp articulation and blues-inflected harmony evoke another era… multifaceted and dynamic\,” seamlessly blending tradition with fresh innovation to captivate audiences. Chestnut’s artistry has earned him widespread acclaim as one of the most distinctive and compelling jazz pianists of his generation. As The New York Daily News aptly describes him\, he is “the rightful heir to Bud Powell\, Art Tatum\, and Erroll Garner.” \nAt age nine Chestnut was enrolled in the prep program at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore. He later headed to Berklee College of Music in Boston\, where he received the Eubie Blake fellowship\, the Oscar Peterson scholarship\, and the Quincy Jones scholarship. \nAfter graduating from Berklee in 1985\, Chestnut went on to work with vocalist Jon Hendricks and trumpeter Terrence Blanchard before joining jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. He toured for two years as the pianist for the Betty Carter Trio and has often said that playing with Carter was a form of graduate school. \nBy 1994\, Chestnut had graduated from being an accompanist and band member by forming and leading his own trio\, then releasing his major label debut album Revelations. The album\, voted Best Jazz Album by the Village Voice\, soared on the charts. \nChestnut has worked with such leading artists as saxophonists Donald Harrison and Joe Lovano; trumpeters Roy Hargrove and Freddie Hubbard; pianist Chick Corea\, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, the Boston Pops\, and opera singer Kathleen Battle\, as well as vocalists Vanessa Williams\, Anita Baker\, Bette Midler and Isaac Hayes. \nToday he tours continually\, playing at jazz festivals\, clubs and concert halls around the world. He is a first call for the piano chair in such groups as the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band. The NY Daily News has hailed Cyrus Chestnut as the rightful heir to Bud Powell\, Art Tatum and Erroll Garner. \nCover: $35.00 ~ $50.00 +$7.00 fee | $15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/cyrus-chestnut-4
LOCATION:Blues Alley\, 1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T041430
CREATED:20250707T020604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T020604Z
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SUMMARY:LAVAHI
DESCRIPTION:Carrie’s Corner Presents: Jazz Under The Stars \nLavahi is a scholar-artist on a mission to better society from the inside out. Through her music\, scholarship\, and performance\, she is building a platform to nourish the heart and mind\, empathize our human experiences\, and vibe together. \nAs a daughter of jazz\, the culture heavily informs her ideology and influences her sound. Acrobatic scatting\, compelling chords\, and the art of improvisation evoke that classic traditional aesthetic and set her contemporary sound apart from the norm of mainstream neo-soul\, hip hop\, and R&B. And with her satisfying blend of analog and digital sounds\, Lavahi shows that the lineage of Black sound is not linear but ever folding and stretching. \nSuggested Donation: $30.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/lavahi-2
LOCATION:Carrie’s Corner\, Marietta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T235900
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SUMMARY:GOTHAM YARDBIRD SANCTUARY RENAISSANCE CIRCLE
DESCRIPTION:Gotham Yardbird Sanctuary is a not-for-profit 501 (C)(3) organization that was founded in response to the 2020 global pandemic and it’s impact on NYC’s Jazz community and local businesses. \nAfter gaining strong collaboration experiences with great local nonprofits and businesses\, we are planning to take on meaningful projects and campaigns for social justice causes. One venue is Ornithology Jazz Club. \nTonight they present two bands under the auspices of Renaissance Circle: Orfeu Talks Of Sonnets by @Jayshawn LivesLavish Lee \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Show: 6:30 pm ~ 8:30 pm \nJustin Salisbury ~ piano | Matt Stravrakas ~ bass | Angus Mason ~ drums \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLate Show: 9:00 pm ~ 12:00 am \n\nJuanga Lakunza ~ trombone | Adam Lamoreaux ~ tenor saxophone | Adan Perez ~ piano | John Benitez ~ bass | EJ Strickland ~ drums \nCover: Free
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/gotham-yardbird-sanctuary-renaissance-circle
LOCATION:Ornithology Jazz Club\, 6 Suydam Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T223000
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SUMMARY:TONY HIGHTOWER
DESCRIPTION:Tony is a veteran professional. As a seasoned percussionist\, songwriter\, recording artist\, vocalist\, and producer\, he has worked with many artists on a variety of projects. Tony has played drums for the following: Jomandi Productions\, the Atlanta production of “Queen of the Blues” – The Life Story of Dinah Washington\, Goodie Mob\, Outkast\, Pebbles\, and Xscape. He has also done session work for several Organized Noize Production artists\, including Goodie Mob and Outkast. Tony has contributed vocals to the successful projects of Gerald Levert\, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis\, the soundtrack for “Money Train\,” Goodie Mob’s certified gold album “Soul Food\,” Society of Soul’s album “Brainchild\,” Pebbles’ album “Straight From My Heart\,” Lionel Richie’s album “Louder Than Words\,” and Outkast’s certified double platinum album “Aquemini.” Tony was also an artistic contributor to the song “Together We Can\,” which was a project by The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (also known as the N.A.R.A.S. or The Recording Academy) to raise funds for the victims of the Columbine shooting. \nCover: $40.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/tony-hightower-8
LOCATION:The Velvet Note\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T041430
CREATED:20250715T012528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T012719Z
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SUMMARY:HUBERT LAWS
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Nominated NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws is the premier musician on the flute in jazz. With a career spanning over 50 years\, he has also mastered pop\, rhythm-and-blues\, and classical genres; moving effortlessly from one repertory to another. \nSession work also remains a staple of Hubert Laws’ schedule\, and includes collaborations and recordings with such artists as Quincy Jones\, Miles Davis\, Herbie Hancock\, Chick Corea\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Sarah Vaughn\, Freddie Hubbard\, Paul McCartney\, Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Lena Horne\, Sergio Mendes\, Bob James\, Carly Simon\, James Moody\, Clark Terry\, Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. \nHe was selected as the #1 Flutist for 24 years: Down Beat readers’ polls ten years in a row and was the critic’s choice seven consecutive years. \nCover: Streaming ~ $15.00 | Tickets: $55.00 ~ $65.00 +fee
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/hubert-laws
LOCATION:Keystone Korner Baltimore\, 1350 Lancaster Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T041430
CREATED:20250720T050854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T183011Z
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SUMMARY:CHARLES MCPHERSON QUINTET
DESCRIPTION:For more than 60 years\, saxophonist Charles McPherson has been one of the most expressive and highly regarded voices in jazz. His rich musical style\, rooted in the blues and bebop\, has influenced and inspired generations of musicians and listeners. Wynton Marsalis\, a longtime admirer says: “Charles is the very definition of excellence in our music. \nHe is the definitive master on this instrument. He plays with exceptional harmonic accuracy and sophistication. He performs free-flowing\, melodic and thematically developed solos with unbelievable fire and an unparalleled depth of soul.” \nThe Band \nCharles McPherson ~ also saxophone\nTerell Stafford ~ trumpet | July 25th & 26th only\nJavon Jackson ~ saxophone | July 24th only\nJeb Patton ~ piano\nDavid Wong ~ bass\nBilly Drummond ~ drums \nShowtimes: Thursday @ 7:00pm | Friday & Saturday @ 6:00pm & 8:30pm \nCover: $45.00 ~ $55.00 +fee | Streaming $15.00 +fee
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/charles-mcpherson-quintet-3
LOCATION:Keystone Korner Baltimore\, 1350 Lancaster Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T041430
CREATED:20250720T161350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T182920Z
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SUMMARY:TOMI BERRY
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful performer\, inside and out\, Tomi brings natural grace\, a rich soulful voice\, and spiritual essence to her performances throughout the Atlanta area and beyond. Wherever Tomi Berry sings\, she spreads joy.  Whether singing smooth R&B\, swinging jazz\, or sultry ballads\, she holds an audience in rapt attention.  A spiritual song-stylist\, she engages her listeners in musical conversation. \nThe 2016 42nd Annual Lawrence Award Winner for “Best Seasoned Performer” and the runner up for the 2016’s inaugural Atlanta’s Top Vocalist competition\, Susan “Tomi” Berry has an extensive background in  performing and public speaking. An accomplished\, classically trained singer\, Tomi has performed most of her life in multiple music genres\, starting formally in gospel and spiritual church choirs in her hometown of Montclair\, NJ. \nA featured performer at The Velvet Note Acoustic Living Room\, she performed two shows with Grammy winner\, Atlanta-based producer/keyboardist\, Phil Davis\, bassist. Trey Gilbert\, and drummer\, Joey Williams. \nOmar Askew ~ Keyboard \nCover: Free
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/tomi-berry-3
LOCATION:Divinely Elegant Vines Tasting Room\, 2730 Broad Street\, Austell\, GA\, 30106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T041430
CREATED:20250720T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T194431Z
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SUMMARY:DIANA WEST
DESCRIPTION:A Night with Dee Jazz \nVocalist Dee Jazz\, also known as Diana West\, steps into the spotlight with her highly anticipated breakout performance at Jazz St. Louis. A proud St. Louis native and dynamic young vocalist in her early 20s\, Dee brings a fresh\, soulful energy to the stage as she debuts her new name and musical vision. \nRooted in the tradition but unafraid to take bold steps forward\, Dee Jazz delivers each note with elegance\, emotional depth\, and an unmistakable sense of self. Her voice is rich with nuance—whether she’s interpreting jazz standards or introducing original material\, she sings with heart\, clarity\, and swing. \nCover: Sold Out
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/diana-west
LOCATION:Harold & Dorothy Steward Center For Jazz\, 3536 Washington Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T213000
DTSTAMP:20260419T041430
CREATED:20250720T061756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T064133Z
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SUMMARY:LORI WILLIAMS
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed international jazz vocalist Lori Williams boasts over 30 years of experience as a performing artist\, music educator\, songwriter\, producer\, actress\, radio host\, and founder of PositiveMusicPM.org. Her dynamic career includes annual vocal jazz tours and performances at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide\, spanning Europe\, Japan\, the Caribbean\, Mexico\, and the United States. As an artist-in-residence\, Lori has mentored students on college campuses globally\, enriching the jazz tradition and inspiring the next generation of musicians. \nLori’s achievements as an educator and performer have earned her numerous accolades\, including the National Hampton Alumni Association’s 2023 Excellence in Arts and Entertainment Award and a 2014 Helen Hayes Award nomination for her portrayal of Ella Fitzgerald. A graduate of Hampton University\, Lori also hosts the weekly radio program “Collector’s Choice With Lori Williams” on JazzRadioWETF.org\, highlighting women in jazz and international talent. She curates live jazz experiences as the producer and host of the Sunday Jazz Lounge at St. James Live! in Atlanta. \nOver her illustrious career\, Lori has collaborated with an impressive roster of artists\, including Oleta Adams\, Norman Brown\, Peabo Bryson\, and George Duke. She has released six independent albums\, with her latest single\, “Take My Wings\,” debuting in October 2023. Lori recently recorded a jazz album in Austria\, anticipated for a 2025 release\, further solidifying her impact on the global jazz scene. \nTickets: $20.00 ~ $35.00
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/lori-williams-5
LOCATION:City Winery Atlanta\, Ponce City Market\, 650 North Avenue NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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