Events

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. James Austin Jr is an accomplished jazz pianist and bandleader who hails from Chicago, IL.  He has honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of legendaryjazz musicians including extensive study with Barry Harris, who is widely regardedas one of the greatest jazz educators of all time. James’ musical achievementsinclude […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. With Louis Heriveaux (piano), Kevin Smith (bass) and Terreon Gulley (drums). Russell Gunn is widely known for being the primary source of inspiration for this current generation of Jazz musicians. A two-time Grammy nominee, Russells “Ethnomusicology” series of recordings paved the way for the new sound. Russell was also the featured […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Karen Briggs is regarded as one of the greatest violinists of our time. She has been performing and composing for over four decades. Karen easily fits into various genres, including gospel, jazz, R&B, pop, hip hop and classical. This is evidenced by the wide variety of artists she has […]

SHOWTIMES: 6PM AND 8PM. For the twelfth season, The Velvet Note features Vince Guaraldi's composition of the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the music is arranged and directed by pianist William Green. You and your family will be delighted as Mr. Green leads an all-star cast of singers and instruments through the […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. With Special Guest Singer Kevin Redding. Saxophonist/Composer Reggie Hines takes us to a whole new level with his first Christmas show at The Velvet Note! Whether he’s performing at international jazz festivals in Stockholm, Montreux, Bermuda and St. Lucia or closer to home in and around Atlanta, veteran saxophonist Reggie Hines […]

ONE SHOW: 2:00pm. Here’s your chance to really get into the Spirit of the Season! Join us for the holiday season afternoon performance of jazz singer Jennifer Wrobleski, featuring pianist Kevin Bales. This festive afternoon features a menu of brunch fare, surprise gifts and a Christmas sing-a-long!

‘ And she looks like a piece of cake walking’ Jimmy Burns – Legendary Blues Guitarist ' Mississippi gives birth to Red Sugar Blues. Real talk. Real love. Castro Coleman - Mr. Sipp Mississippi Blues Child ' ‘Red Sugar Blues hits the stage runnin' and just doesn’t stop’ Mick Kolassa - Taylor Made Blues Band […]

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Please join us for our 2025 Velvet Note Fundraiser, starring The Ray Howard Band's Tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire! Over the past several months, many of you have asked how you can help. This is your opportunity to help us ensure that we can continue to bring great music to you […]