Al Smith, a Baltimore native and Morgan State University alumnus with a degree in Music Education, is among the nation’s premier musicians, producers, and music arrangers. Al is–hands down–the most iconic Open Mic musician in Atlanta. Motivated by his dedication to nurturing emerging talent, he established […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Music, the universal language that bridges gaps and enriches lives, finds its purest expression in the artistry of Saxophonist Dwan Bosman. Born into a legacy of sound, his journey into music began even before his first breath. With Jazz as the heartbeat […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. A native New Yorker, L’Tanya—affectionately known as Sugarlips—has been singing since childhood, her natural gift evident long before any formal training. Rooted in the church choir, where her powerful solos uplift congregations, she has carried that same soulful spirit to stages across the […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00PM – 9:00PM. After years as a sought-after sideman—performing live with some of the Southeast’s top musicians and tracking drums for artists around the world—Brian Hudson stepped into the spotlight with his own jazz/fusion project in 2017. Drawing inspiration from pioneers of jazz, […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:3PM. Born in Harlem and raised on the Upper West Side of NYC, Bobby Broom took up guitar at 12 and five years later, in 1977, made his first appearance with Sonny Rollins at Carnegie Hall. Even prior to that […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. The Velvet Note is honored to welcome two giants of modern jazz—Benito Gonzalez and Jeff “Tain” Watts—for a rare, electrifying two-night engagement. GRAMMY-winning pianist Benito Gonzalez brings his signature blend of fiery virtuosity, deep swing, and soulful lyricism, while legendary GRAMMY-Winning […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Polish-born, New York–based vocalist and composer Margo Staniszewska, known professionally as Margo S, unites classical rigor with the freedom of jazz improvisation. Her debut album Ashes & Diamonds — released April 4, 2025 on Truth Revolution Recording Collective — brings together Polish poetry, lived […]

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Elijah Rock is a rare artist of his time: a singer’s singer and modern steward of the male jazz vocalist tradition and The Great American Songbook. His work insists this music is not a museum piece but a living, […]

Band Adu was created in 2019 by founder and lead vocalist, Jamila Sampson. The spirit of universal connection through music gives her a sense of love and passion while celebrating Sade’s artistry and style. The music gives you a feeling of romance, seduction, sensuality and soulfulness, […]