VANESSA RUBIN
Vanessa Rubin is a revered jazz vocalist and storyteller celebrated for her crystalline clarity, soulful warmth, and bold improvisational style. Born in Cleveland to Trinidadian and Louisiana parents, her sound bridges Caribbean rhythm, classic jazz elegance, and Motown soul. Since launching her career in 1980 in Cleveland’s legendary clubs, Rubin has built an international performance and education legacy.
Signed to Novus/RCA in 1992, she released five albums, including chart-topping Soul Eyes (1992) and Pastiche (1993). Her acclaimed one-woman musical, Yesterdays: An Evening with Billie Holiday, earned a 2011 Kevin Klein Award nomination. Rubin continues touring globally, producing, teaching, and championing lyrical storytelling in jazz.
Performers:
Vanessa Rubin ~ Vocalist
Brandon McCune ~ Piano
Richie Goods ~ Bas
Alvin Atkinson ~ Drums
Cover: $40.00 | Friday, 7:30 Show ~ Sold Out
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VANESSA RUBIN
Vanessa Rubin is a revered jazz vocalist and storyteller celebrated for her crystalline clarity, soulful warmth, and bold improvisational style. Born in Cleveland to Trinidadian and Louisiana parents, her sound bridges Caribbean rhythm, classic jazz elegance, and Motown soul. Since launching her career in 1980 in Cleveland’s legendary clubs, Rubin has built an international performance and education legacy.
Signed to Novus/RCA in 1992, she released five albums, including chart-topping Soul Eyes (1992) and Pastiche (1993). Her acclaimed one-woman musical, Yesterdays: An Evening with Billie Holiday, earned a 2011 Kevin Klein Award nomination. Rubin continues touring globally, producing, teaching, and championing lyrical storytelling in jazz.
The Band: Miki Hayama ! Piano | Richie Goods ~ Bass | Alvin Atkinson ~ Drums | Patience Higgins ~ Tenor Saxophone
Cover: Free
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TOMI BERRY & OMAR ASKEW
Tomi Berry is a beautiful performer, inside and out, brings natural grace, a rich soulful voice, and spiritual essence to her performances throughout the Atlanta area and beyond. Wherever she 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.
The 2016 42nd Annual Lawrence Award Winner for “Best Seasoned Performer” and the runner up for the 2016’s inaugural Atlanta’s Top Vocalist competition, she 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.
Omar Askew, a 19-year-old student at Kennesaw State University, is dedicated to studying Jazz Performance on the piano. Constantly striving for self-improvement, he aims to excel every time he touches his instrument. In lessons, Omar pushes his students to become the best pianists they can be, helping them achieve their personal goals.
Cover & Parking: Free
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JUSTICE MICHAEL
Drummer, producing and composing Justice Michael hits the stage with special guest Just grooving Band & DJ at TenAtl. Audiences are blown away by the rhythmic sounds that emit from this drummer, who makes his drum set seem like a natural extension of his limbs. Justice is known for his effortless deep pocket mixed with his own creative flare that hypnotizes the crowd. When he plays, it’s as simple as walking and talking to Justice.
Twenty two year old Justice graduated from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, with a Bachelor’s degree in Music. His major was Musicianship, Artistry Development, and Entrepreneurship (M.A.D.E.) with a minor in Music Business and Entertainment Industry.
He won Amateur Night at the Apollo on three separate occasions. Since then, Justice has been seen with his band, Anonymous DaBand, opening for jazz superstars such as Najee, Chrisette Michele, Pieces of a Dream, Bobby Caldwell, Lalah Hathaway and many more. With his growing experiences, Justice has become known in the drumming industry. He has performed at the 2024 Atlanta Jazz Festival and recently secured endorsements with Amedia Cymbals, and Prentice Practice Pads.
Cover: $15.00 ~ Early Bird Until 1.12 | $20.00 ~ Week Of Tickets
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On The Bookshelf
The World of Jazz | Jim Godbolt
This book is exciting and interesting in so many ways. It is filled with amazing pictures from the Jazz Age that make history feel real and alive. The images tell the story of how jazz began in New Orleans and traveled all over the world, growing into the music we know today.
The author, jazz historian Jim Godbolt, clearly loves jazz, and his passion shines through every page. He doesn’t just show photos of musicians and famous places. He also shares colorful artwork from record covers, posters, magazines, and record labels. Some of these designs are legendary, especially posters for Dizzy Gillespie and Jazz at the Philharmonic, as well as jazz magazines like Record Changer.
The story of jazz is told through old newspapers, posters, books, reviews, and rare photographs. Many of these items are hard to find, which makes the book feel like a treasure chest of history. You learn that jazz is not only about music, but also about how it was shared, recorded, advertised, and turned into a business.
The book shows how jazz started with young, self-taught musicians who had very little, and how it slowly became a huge, worldwide industry. It is a book you can read again and again. Every time you look at the pictures, you notice something new—from poor neighborhoods and riverboats to exciting nightclubs and beautiful concert halls around the world.
With its big pages and powerful images, this book is fun to explore, easy to enjoy, and full of inspiration. I highly recommend it.
The World Of Jazz: 1990 | Jim Godbolt
