ONE SHOW ONLY: 7pm. Omie Crockett III is a saxophonist, composer, arranger, and bandleader from Birmingham, Alabama. An active member of both the Birmingham and Atlanta jazz communities, Omie earned his Master of Music in Jazz Studies from Georgia State University. He performs regularly throughout the […]

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 […]

7:30pm and 9:30pm Showtimes: To Atlanta audiophiles, Chris’s best known for his force as an arranger and Musical Director for multiple prominent celebrity artists. Chris has work as a leader and as a follower. From working side by side on shows containing some of the best […]

FRIDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Chantae Cann is an Atlanta-based jazz, soul, and R&B singer-songwriter known for her rich, uplifting vocal style and heart-centered artistry. Before launching her solo career, Chantae spent over a decade touring and performing as a background vocalist with major artists including […]

SHOWTIMES: 7PM AND 9PM. Darien Phillips is a producer, composer, and audio engineer whose music blends elements of jazz, funk, hip-hop, and Latin fusion into a modern, groove-driven sound. A trained musician with a strong foundation in performance and composition, Darien is an alumnus of Tennessee […]

Showtimes: 7:30p and 9:30p. Two horns. Two personalities. One unforgettable night. When the fire of the trumpet meets the soul of the saxophone, something special happens. Billboard-charting trumpeter Rob Zinn and acclaimed saxophonist Deon Yates bring The Brass-N-Sax Experience to The Velvet Note for an evening […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 6:30pm Join us at The Velvet Note on Sunday, October 4th for an intimate evening of jazz featuring vocalist Xina Marie and 7-string guitarist Taylor Roberts, with a touch of contemporary flavor. Taylor Roberts is a 7-string jazz guitarist, recording artist, and educator […]

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. Two-time GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter, composer, arranger and producer Russell Gunn returns with one of his most ambitious statements yet: Afrikan-Amerikan Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth By Any Means Necessary, a provocative seven-song work that draws inspiration from the ancient Egyptian Book of the […]

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 […]

Showtimes: 7:30p and 9:30p. Lori Williams doesn’t simply sing a song—she inhabits it. An internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist with more than three decades of performance, recording and music-education experience, Williams brings a rare combination of sophistication, sensuality and emotional truth to the stage. Her voice moves effortlessly […]