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 […]

Ashley Perrymond delivers rich, expressive vocals that blend soulful jazz phrasing with emotional depth — the kind of performance that stays with you long after the last note. She’s not just singing standards — she embodies them. With original interpretations and a personal connection to the material, this […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM (SOLD OUT) AND 9:30PM (AVAILABLE). The guitar event of the season! Get ready for a rare, soulful, and deeply authentic jazz experience as Benno Marmur joins forces with Grant Green Jr. to celebrate the music of the legendary Grant Green. This isn’t a tribute from afar—it’s a living continuation of a […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Xina Marie is a captivating jazz and soul vocalist known for her rich tone, emotional depth, and magnetic stage presence. Blending classic jazz sensibility with contemporary soul, R&B, and blues influences, Xtina brings a modern voice to timeless music—one that feels both […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm & 9:30pm. Toni Byrd and Al Smith come together for an evening that blends velvet-smooth vocals with deep, soul-driven rhythm. Toni Byrd’s expressive phrasing and emotional intelligence invite you straight into the heart of each song, while Al Smith’s masterful touch on the keys provides a groove […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00pm. Albert White is a veteran blues guitarist, singer, and bandleader whose sound blends deep Southern blues roots with the soul, funk, and jazz influences of his Atlanta upbringing. A commanding performer with a razor-sharp guitar style and a voice steeped in lived […]

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 […]

Sade Adu (born Helen Folasade Adu on January 16, 1959, in Ibadan, Nigeria) is a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and style icon whose warm, velvety voice and understated elegance helped define the sound of sophisticated pop and soul in the 1980s and beyond. Raised in Essex, England, […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Roman Street is an internationally trained instrumental band based out of the Mobile, AL area specializing in improvisational fusion of Classical, Gypsy and Contemporary Jazz, Latin, Funk, and Nuevo Flamenco. A departure from the over-produced music that is out there today, they keep […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Ken Ford is a genre-defying jazz violinist whose electrifying sound bridges straight-ahead jazz, fusion, R&B, and classical technique with fearless improvisation. During the early years of his career, Ken lived a dual life:he earned a degree in Computer Information Systems and secured a […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Known for his distinctive vocals and vibrant showmanship, Andre Bernard delivers a rich blend of soul, R&B, and smooth jazz that captivates every crowd. Born in New York City, Trumpeter and Bandleader Andre leads the Groove Therapy Band in some of the most […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7PM. A Birthday Celebration for Hector Rosellon Jr. and his Quartet. Hector Rosellon Jr is a Mexican-American saxophonist based in Atlanta, Georgia, known for a sound that’s grounded in straight-ahead and modern jazz with deep Latin roots. His debut release, Inspirations, showcases his emerging […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Trumpeter Jhefte Pierre—known to millions online as “Jeff Trumpet” and for the viral sensation Buna Blues—brings his genre-bending ensemble The Truffle Butter Band to The Velvet Note for an unforgettable night of modern jazz and soul. A world-class jazz trumpeter, master painter, […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Gregory Green, known professionally as Grant Green Jr., is a jazz guitarist and the eldest son of jazz guitarist Grant Green. He is a member of the group Masters of Groove with Bernard Purdie and Reuben Wilson.   Born in St Louis, Missouri on August 4, 1955, Grant […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Multifaceted actor and New York jazz musician Bryan Eng has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in today’s entertainment scene. His artistry has been featured on Broadway, television, film, and in premier venues across the country including the Kennedy […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Join us for the ULTIMATE date night as we gear up for Valentine’s Weekend.  Ray Howard and his wife BJ take a break from their record-breaking Earth, Wind and Fire performances to provide a top-notch singing partnership that will make you laugh, […]

SHOWTIMES: 4:00PM, 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Love is in the air, and on the stage. THIS is the place to be for Valentine’s Night! Your Valentine’s Celebration comes with an extraordinary, intimate concert, and add-ons of bar and restaurant service, and special holiday options. The band has just […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Dallas, Texas-based Ashleigh Smith is a gifted jazz and R&B vocalist who first came to prominence as the winner of the 2014 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Born in LaGrange, Georgia, Smith was interested in music from a young age, encouraged to sing […]

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 […]

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 […]

Featuring Phil Davis (keys), Tres Gilbert (bass) and Dr. Derek Scott (guitar). SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. [previously scheduled as The Jose Pineiro Trio]. Performing with Christian McBride and Joey DeFrancesco as part of Wynton Marsalis’s Duke Ellington Orchestra, Lil’ John Roberts was understandably touted as a […]

Dinner and Showtime: 3pm to 5pm. Introducing The Gospel of Jazz—a soul-stirring instrumental celebration of the gospel songs you love, reimagined through the rich language of jazz. Without a single lyric sung, the melodies speak for themselves—uplifting, reverent, and deeply moving. This powerful performance captures the […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. After plenty of winter, it’s time to warm the room back up—and Simon Mogul is bringing the heat. A fearless, forward-leaning saxophonist with a sound that cuts through the cold, Mogul blends modern fire with deep jazz tradition, delivering music that’s urgent, lyrical, and […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Join us this Friday night for friends and fun at The Velvet Note! New York-born Trumpeter and Bandleader Andre Bernard leads the Groove Therapy Band in some of the greatest ‘old school” R&B hits of all time, authored by Luther Vandross, Stevie […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. James Staton, popularly known as J is a National Recording Artist, Saxophonist, Writer, and Producer from Chesapeake, Virginia who has managed to create a sound that strikes a tasteful balance between polishedness and honest rawness. While there’s an undeniable smoothness to his […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00pm. Whether you call it “Fate”, “Destiny”, “A Gift” or “A Calling”, the fact is that some people are just born to sing and create music. DENI has been performing and writing music for over 12 years. She has performed at numerous venues […]

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 […]

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 India.Arie, P.J. Morton, Gramps […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Toni Byrd brings elegance, fire, and heartfelt storytelling to the stage in a dazzling celebration of Natalie Cole—an artist whose voice bridged generations and whose repertoire defined sophistication. From the velvet sway of “Inseparable” to the joyful sparkle of “This Will Be,” Toni […]

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 […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Trumpeter Joe Gransden brings warmth, virtuosity, and joyful swing to his celebration of the music of Chuck Mangione, honoring one of jazz’s most beloved melodic voices. Known for his rich tone, effortless lyricism, and deep respect for the tradition, Gransden captures the soaring optimism and […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Get ready for an evening when the spotlight doesn’t just find women—it’s powered by them. Join award-winning sensation Eugenie Jones for the explosive night of her cross-country Women in Jazz Month Tour – In the Key of She! Themed in the key of she, this […]

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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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Joyce Licorish is a creative visionary with a unique ability for storytelling through writing, speaking, film and music.  She is a public speaker, voice actress, and vocalist known internationally and nationally for performing Jazz, R&B, Opera and Soul, she has been opener […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. The Darden Purcell Quartet blends polished jazz vocals, rich harmonic interplay, and dynamic small-group instrumentation to craft an intimate yet expressive soundscape. With jazz educator and vocalist Darden Purcell leading the ensemble, the group channels historical jazz influences while injecting contemporary flair […]

6:30pm and 8:30pm Showtimes. A PASSIONATE PIANIST; SPECIALIZING IN JAZZ, FUNK, R&B, COMPOSITION, AND FILM SCORING. Sammy Hanson is a jazz pianist and has been playing piano for 16 years. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Jazz Performance at Florida State University. Sammy has […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. At the heart of the evening are the Four Women—each a commanding artist with a distinct voice and story to tell. Acclaimed vocalist and Billie Holiday Competition winner Iva Jean Ambush, masterful interpreter and Howard University alumna Faith Jordan Willingham, soulful storyteller […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Danica is an all-women jazz quartet on a mission: to share the beauty and soul-enriching power of jazz. Vocalist Audrey Silver, pianist Hyuna Park, bassist Jennifer Vincent, and drummer Gary Kerkezou came together because they love this music—and because they believe in […]

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. The Velvet Note turns up the heat with the arrival of Cruz The Dame, the fearless songstress whose voice and presence command every inch of the room. Known for her bold, genre-bending style, Cruz blends elements of jazz, soul, blues, and a hint […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Vennie Kush fuses R&B, hip-hop, and soul with electric Afro-percussion rhythms creating genre-blurring mashups that turn every show into a time machine. He’s also a lead member of Atlanta’s acclaimed Red Sample Band. With live guitar beat machines and flurry of other […]