Events

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got singer/songwriter EllaBeth, who will be here ALL MONTH LONG, herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. There is no party like a Joe Gransden party! Get your party shoes on as Atlanta's favorite jazz musician whips up a memorable night of Frank Sinatra's best and much more! Joe is from New York City. Coming from a family full of musicians, Joe's introduction to music came early on […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Joe Gransden is from New York City. Coming from a family full of musicians, Joe's introduction to music came early on through his father, a gifted singer and pianist. His grandfather was a trumpeter of merit, playing professionally his whole life throughout New York. On his mother's side of the family […]

La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio that consists of three best friends from three different parts of the world: Colombia (Alejandro Arenas), Mexico (John O’Leary), & United States (Mark Feinman). Their music ventures boldly into a wide variety of musical styles, offering an appealing and fun mix of genres under the jazz umbrella. […]

Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. This week, we’ve got singer/songwriter EllaBeth, who will be here ALL MONTH LONG, herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Robbie Danzie is a masterful and distinguished international singer, actress, songwriter, and television/film content creator who earned a prestigious membership designation with SAG-AFTRA early in her career and has maintained her status for a breadth of contributions to the art of entertainment around the world. Robbie was born in the Midwestern […]

Saturday Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Gabriela Anders was born to music amidst the grace, paradox and tradition of  Argentina. Her father is a noted jazz saxophonist, her grandfather was a classical violinist, and her grandmother a piano teacher.  Gabriela studied classical guitar and piano at the Conservatory in Buenos Aires, but her father's jazz influence ultimately […]

Friday and Saturday Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. The Velvet Note is honored to kick off Jazz Appreciation Month with incomparable voice of Lori Williams! Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 […]

Friday and Saturday Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Nabaté Isles is a Grammy-winning trumpeter as well as a composer and producer, born and raised in New York City. Nabaté is releasing his second album called, En Motion, to be released on Ropeadope Records on January 27, 2023. The album features the core lineup of Sam Barsh […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM “A heart as big as her remarkable voice”-- JAZZ POLICE “Stunningly timeless, immediate. Zuraitis transformed her voice, opening many musical blades like a Swiss Army knife of singing; bright and light, then powerful and passionate.”-- NIPPERTOWN “Zuraitis showcases superb songcraft.”-- DOWNBEAT A GRAMMY-nominated musician and vocal chameleon, New […]

SUNDAY SHOW TIME: 7:00PM. Igor Saavedra is the pioneer of the extended-range bass guitar. Igor is a prominent Latin American bassist who is known as a virtuoso, educator, and extended-range bass innovator. In addition to giving many clinics and master classes, he has performed with a wide range of artists.Igor Saavedra is a prominent Latin […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Two-time Emmy Award winning bassist, composer, producer and son of legendary Bay Area keyboardist, Merl Saunders, Tony Saunders’ life has been infused with one musical adventure after another. As an arranger, producer, composer and performer, Saunders has conquered the worlds of jazz, gospel, R&B, pop, rock and world music. He earned […]