ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00PM – Atlanta’s jazz community has countless reasons to celebrate—but this one is especially sweet. Join us at The Velvet Notefor Rivablue’s Birthday Bash, honoring the beloved and highly acclaimed midday host on WCLK Atlanta, whose passion for great music has brightened the days of jazz […]

ONE SHOW: 8PM – 11PM. 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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dr. Ken Trimmins brings a rare combination of breathtaking virtuosity, soulful expression, and engaging stage presence to every performance. Equally at home in the worlds of jazz and classical music, Trimmins has performed for audiences around the globe—from major jazz festivals […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Josh Couts is a versatile jazz guitarist with a strong foundation in bebop and hard bop as well South American classical guitar.  That foundation combined with his unique composition style and ever broadening approach to improvisation makes Josh’s music seem familiar yet […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. One night of cool jazz, featuring saxophonist Mike Jones, Drummer Lil’ John Roberts, bassist Joel Powell and keyboard Maestro Phil Davis.

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: 7PM AND 9PM. Wendee always wanted to use her music to bring joy and healing to those listening to her. An experienced jazz/cabaret/retro-pop vocalist, Wendee Glick is a singer with a strong stage presence, sense of humor, and ability to belt out a tune. She […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. 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: 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 […]