TONY HIGHTOWER

Atlanta based jazz, soul and blues singer Tony Hightower says that growing up with his single mother meant he went to all her shows and was exposed to many of the finest musicians in town. Whatever you are around is going to be an influence. A lot of what he was around growing up was jazz.

He got his first professional gig at 14 a a drummer and had a record contract as part of the neo~soul group 4.0 right out of high school. He toured with the group for the next five years.He said he fantasized that one day I’m going to make a record like Nat King Cole and perform in a tux holding a brandy snifter. His dream is coming true.

 Tony releases his long awaited sophomore recording Legacy inhigh fashion, two consecutive nights at the Velvet Note.

Showtimes:

Fri, Sat | 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm ~ $39.00

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NICOLE HENRY

Time To Love Again CD Release Tour

Nicole Henry’s passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance,” and four Top-10 U.S. Billboard and HMV Japan jazz albums. 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.

Powerhouse jazz vocalist Nicole Henry returns to celebrate the release of her new CD, Time to Love Again, an eclectic mix of jazz standards and reimagined pop tunes that showcases Henry’s soulful interpretations.

“Time To Love Again” is Henry’s 8th career CD and fourth to reach the TOP 10. Whether burning through a swing tune or gently caressing a ballad, Henry truly makes each song uniquely her own with her dynamic range, impeccable phrasing, and bluesy gospel style. 

Actual Showtimes ~ 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm | Friday

Front Stage Table ~ $40.00/$20 minimum purchase required

General Admission ~ $30.00/$20 minimum purchase required

Students 17 & under ~ $20.00/$10 minimum purchase required

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JANE MONHEIT

Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (Stephen Holden, New York Times), Jane Monheit has had plenty of milestone moments in establishing herself as one of today’s best and most important vocalist-musicians.

With her new album, The Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald—the first to be released on her own Emerald City Records—the Long Island native has surprised even herself with her artistic leap. Jane had thought about recording an Ella tribute for a long time. Fitzgerald’s beloved songbook albums held “Biblical” importance for her when she was growing up andhave never lost their hold on her.

On this new offering, Monheit pays joyous tribute to Ella while sharing a definitive portrait of herself, guided by her producer, arranger, and trumpet great, Nicholas Payton. Once she decided to make the dream project a reality, she had no trouble choosing titles. She jotted down a list of 25 titles “almost immediately.” She and Payton each narrowed the choices to a dozen and settled on the final list together.

Showtimes:

7:00 pm | Thurs, Sun~$45.00, Fri, Sat~$50

9:00 pm | Thurs, Sun~$45.00, Fri, Sat~$50

$15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price.

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BELA DONA

Washington DC is the birthplace of this exciting and diverse all-female band.The high-energy concert style presentation and dynamic musicianship exuded on stage is the selling point of these phenomenal ladies.

Their unique style of Funk, Jazz, R&B and Rock command an impressive drawing power attracting many beloved fans and local promoters. Individually, each band member has toured with various national artists such as Nile Rodgers(Chic), Pieces of a Dream, Chuck Brown, High Five, EU, Salt & Pepa, Pleasure, Stephanie Mills, Ginuwine, Crystal Waters, and many others.

Vocals: Sweet Cherie ~ MD/Keys, Karis Hill ~ MC, Kim Scott; Chella Davis; Taylor Gamble ~ Guitar; Shannon Browne ~ Drums; Tempest “Storm” Thomas ~ Bass, Claudia”Kool Keys”Rodgers ~ Keys; Natarsha Proctor ~ Percussion

Actual Showtime:

Streaming: Thu, July 28, 7:30 PM | $10 + $1.70 fee

Live: Thu, July 28, 7:30 PM | $30 – $35 + $3.10 – $3.46 fee

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THE JOE LOCKE GROUP W/KENNY WASHINGTON

Vibraphonist Joe Locke and vocalist Kenny Washington bring their long-standing jazz credentials to bear on the music of some of our most well-loved pop, rock and soul artists in an evening of music that’s guaranteed to land in your head, heart, and below-the-waist.

Joe’s arrangements and his tightly-knit quartet provide the framework for Kenny to shine on some classic hits by Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, Steely Dan, India Arie, Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder, among many others. Considering the fact that Todd Barkan, Keystone Korner’s artistic director, was responsible for Joe and Kenny’s very first collaboration 15 years ago, this is going to feel like a homecoming. Don’t miss it!

Joe Locke (vibes)
Jim Ridl (piano)
Lorin Cohen (bass)
Samvel Sarkisyan (drums)
special guests:
Kenny Washington (vocals)
Doug Beavers (trombone)

Showtimes: 

Streaming: Fri, Sat, Sun July 22~24, 7:30 pm | $10 + $1.70 fee

Fri, Sat, Sun: July 22~24, 7:30 pm & 10:00 pm | $35 – $45 + $3.46 – $4.16 fee

 

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