ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Every season, there are only a handful of artists I know I simply have to bring to The Velvet Note. Wayne Escoffery is one of them. Wayne is one of today’s most respected jazz saxophonists—not because he’s flashy, but because every note he […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00pm. Bringing passion to the stage is Cooper Paxton – 16 year old saxophonist attending North Gwinnett High School. Despite his young age, he’ll bring the fire and talent of the North Gwinnett Jazz program in a set that is sure to blow […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 8:00pm. Georgia’s LONGEST-RUNNING OPEN MIC JAM is at The Velvet Note, and you are invited! Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better, with full bar and kitchen, too. Tonight is special– with a full cast of characters in our […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. with Clarence “T-Lee” Hill (piano) and Larry Wilson (drums). Justin Raines has spent years laying down the groove for some of the finest artists in music, but this weekend, the spotlight belongs squarely where it should—on the bass. Join us as The […]

Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Starring Joyce Licorish and Deaon Forever. Two of the most beloved voices in R&B come to life for one unforgettable evening at The Velvet Note on Saturday, August 15. Experience the timeless romance, soulful melodies, and chart-topping hits of Anita Baker and […]

Taylor Roberts is one of those rare guitarists whose artistry transcends genre while remaining deeply rooted in the language of jazz. A master of the seven-string guitar, Roberts blends breathtaking technique with warmth, lyricism, and an unmistakable sense of melody, creating performances that are as emotionally […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Faina’s debut at Velvet Note is bringing a classic twist to a modern ear. Fronted by a multifaceted performer with deep roots in both the Atlanta music scene and the theatrical stage, her band infuses the acceptance and inclusivity of jazz into the […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Michael Burton is an acclaimed saxophonist, producer, and educator known for his soulful, genre-blending sound across jazz, R&B, and gospel. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, he was raised in a musical household that shaped his expressive tone and artistic foundation from an […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Experience an unforgettable evening of timeless jazz at The Velvet Note, as acclaimed vocalist and trumpeter Joe Gransden joins the legendary pianist Kenny Banks Sr. for “The Art of the Song”.  Together, they bring the Great American Songbook to life with soulful […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Some songs simply belong together. From Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong to Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, the greatest vocal duets have a way of telling stories that no single voice can tell alone. On this special evening, acclaimed jazz and blues […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Step into the rhythm, soul, and unmistakable groove of the First Family of Pop with Sounds of the Jacksons — a high-energy musical celebration inspired by the legendary artistry of Michael, Janet, Tito, Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon and the entire Jackson dynasty. From the silky […]

SHOWTIMES: 7PM AND 9PM. Some artists create hit songs. Sade created a mood. A single note, a whisper of her voice, and suddenly the world slows down. Elegant, sophisticated, sensual, and timeless, her music has become the soundtrack for candlelit dinners, late-night conversations, and unforgettable moments shared between […]

Not everyone goes to church but almost everyone has been moved by gospel music. Whether you’re deeply religious, spiritually curious, or simply love beautiful music, Gospel of Jazz celebrates some of the most inspiring melodies ever written—reimagined by exceptional jazz artists in the intimate setting of The Velvet […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Tia Fuller has established herself as one of the most compelling voices in modern jazz. Equally at home on the concert stage, in the recording studio, and in the classroom, Fuller is celebrated for her commanding tone, inventive […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30pm and 9:30pm. Brothers Noah and Josh Thompson put their guitars together to form Roman Street. Since the college years, this brotherly jam session has developed into a Billboard/iTunes charting band who many have dubbed ‘the next generation’ of Jazz Fusion. Roman Street, named for […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. 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 […]