FRANKIE QUIÑONES & THE LATIN JAZZ COLLECTIVE
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 premier Latin jazz ensemble as they bring together vibrant percussion, dynamic horns, and captivating melodies for a night that will move your soul and your feet.
Frankie, aka Frankie Q, started playing drums and percussion in the church and began taking music seriously in hisjunior year of highschool where he joined a local band back home in Buffalo, New York. After high school he applied and got accepted to Berklee College of Music. It was not an easy journey, but he wouldn’t trade it for the world. Each setback and disappointment added to his music and has enhanced the story he tells via the drum. He doesn’t believe in overcoming, he believes in staying, fighting and showing up. Every experience adds to who you are and the story that you tell in your music, and choosing to play it and live in every moment.
Frankie Quiñones ~ Congas, Drums, Percussion
Tony Castillo ~ Piano
Jhon Martez ~ Trumpet
Justin Raines ~ Bass
Luis “Chunky” Gonzalez ~ Drums
Solaya ~ Vocals | Special Guest
Cover: $25.00
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TED HOWE TRIO
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 improvisation — all before reaching the age of 24. He joined the faculty of Georgia State University where he assisted in developing its first jazz education program.
Ted has produced “An Evening Of Duke Ellington With Ted Howe & The Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre”, a full fledged ballet featuring 21 dancers, choreographed by members of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. The ballet music was entirely Ted’s arrangements of Duke’s music set to dance. Premiering in Atlanta to glowing reviews, the ballet was performed to sold out houses.
As a Summit Records artist he has released three albums and has performed with a long list of sixty-nine musicians and vocalists that included Henry Mancini, Diahann Carroll, Russell Malone, Lainie Kazan, Morgana King, Tiger Okoshi, Carol Channing, Rene Marie, Herb Pomeroy, Ed Thigpen, Billy Daniels, Mel Torme and more.
The Band:
Ted Howe: Piano
Neal Starkey: Bass
Jerry “Guru” Fields: Drums
Cover: $30.00
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THE OX NOY TRIO
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.
Individually, 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:
Oz 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.
Dave 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.
Brian 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.
Cover: $64.00
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DAVE POTTER
“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.
That 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.
Potter 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.
Dave Potter: Band Leader & Drums
Rod Harris, Jr.: Guitar
Gary Motley: Piano
Tommy Sauter: Bass
Cover: $25.00
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EAV TRIO WITH LARRY WILSON
Drummer and multi-instrumentalist Larry Wilson is one of the most dynamic and authentic jazz performers in Atlanta. A major part of the Churchill Grounds Family, Larry led the jam session at TEN ATL for over 8 years and was instrumental in keeping the Churchill Grounds brand alive. Larry will feature the house band from TEN ATL as well as special guests to commemorate their residency in East Atlanta.
Cover: $50.00