DAVE WECKL QUARTET
Dave Weckl, the St. Louis, Missouri native is a jazz fusion drummer and the leader of the Dave Weckl Band. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2000.
He was with the Chick Corea Elektric Band from 1985 to 1991. During this time he performed on many albums and also appeared with Corea’s Akoustic Band. He said he “augmented his work with Corea by continuing his session work and appearing often with the GRP All-Star Big Band”.
The Band:
Dave Weckl ~ Drums
Oz Noy ~ Guitar
Chrissi Poland ~ Vocals
Jimmy Haslip ~ Bass
Tickets:
$75.00 1st Set ~ Inside Seating
$70.00 2nd Set Inside Seating
$20.00 Patio Seating The PATIO is a “LIVE VIDEO CONCERT”
you are NOT inside the Club
$4.25 Processing fee on all tickets
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TONY HIGHTOWER
Tony Hightower, an Atlanta-native is a singer-songwriter who has taken up the mantle to be a bridge between R&B audiences and real jazz. Hightower’s parents, vocalist Theresa Hightower and percussionist Ralph Baker highly influenced his path toward becoming an a musician and actor.
Known in Atlanta for singing some of everything, he has performed with Lionel Richie, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and OutKast. However. The last decade has found him totally devoted to jazz. Tony Hightower’s latest album, The New Standard, is available on streaming platforms.
Tickets:Non-Members ~ $23.50 | Members ~ Free
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EMMET COHEN TRIO
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition.
He headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, and has appeared at the Newport, Monterey, and North Sea jazz festivals. His artistry has taken him to venues and festivals in over 30 countries. Cohen’s entrepreneurial energies led to his developing “Live From Emmet’s Place,” a live-streamed “Harlem rent party” that unites a worldwide audience via tens of millions of internet views. Cohen has released over ten albums as leader and has performed or recorded with Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Houston Person, Christian McBride, and Kurt Elling.
The Band: Emmet Cohen ~ piano, Yasushi Nakamura ~ bass and Joe Farnsworth ~ drums
Tickets: $45.76 ~ $56.06 | Friday & Saturday 8:30 Shows: Sold Out
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The Jazz Voyager
The Jazz Voyager is on the road again, this time leaving Tennessee for Georgia. Heading north of Atlanta on 400 for the progressive city of Alpharetta where The Velvet Note does its thing. The 40 plus eating offers an intimate atmosphere where one comes to listen to jazz, not talk through the set.
On tap this week is trumpeter Russell Gunn & Blackhawk. The project’s name, Blackhawk, is a nod to the legendary 1961 album Miles Davis In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk. That record is famous for capturing Miles Davis at his most raw and hard-swinging, performing in a gritty San Francisco club with no rehearsals and no safety net.
The Velvet Note is located at 4075 Old Milton Parkway, 30005. For more information visit https://thevelvetnote.com
Tickets: $54.00
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RUSSELL GUNN & BLACKHAWK
Russell Gunn is a titan of contemporary jazz, takes the stage for a two-night run that promises to be the highlight of your holiday. Whether you are looking to impress out-of-town guests with Atlanta’s world-class music scene or simply need a sophisticated escape from the family chaos, this is the place to be.
The project’s name, Blackhawk, is a nod to the legendary 1961 album Miles Davis In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk. That record is famous for capturing Miles Davis at his most raw and hard-swinging, performing in a gritty San Francisco club with no rehearsals and no safety net.
Russell Gunn taps directly into that spirit. He isn’t just playing Miles Davis covers; he is channeling the fearless, high-wire energy of that era. Expect a set that swings hard, takes risks, and captures the visceral excitement of 1960s post-bop jazz.
Blackhawk:
Russell Gunn ~ Trumpet
Kevin Smith ~ Bass
Kevin Bales ~ Piano
Jeremy Clemons ~ Drums
Andre Hayward ~ Trombone
Kendrick Smith ~ Saxophone
Tickets: $54.00
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