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 […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! Akpé Motion is a quartet blending African, Polynesian, American, and global influences into a vibrant, dialogue‑driven musical experience that invites listeners on an inner journey of cultural exchange and connection. This special performance is a global celebration of the birthday and music of […]

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 […]

Not everyone goes to church. But almost everyone has been moved by church 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. Soulful, sophisticated, and deeply expressive, Toni Byrd brings her warm voice and elegant phrasing to The Velvet Note for an evening of music that feels wonderfully personal. A Memphis native based in Atlanta, this accomplished singer, songwriter, and actress draws from jazz, […]