Events | The Velvet Note - Part 12

Events

The Orice Jenkins Ensemble

Orice Jenkins is a vocalist, arranger, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist signed to independent imprint Truth Revolution Recording Collective. After three remarkably diverse projects, his newest album, ‘Centennial Cole’, is a celebration of a great voice from the past: Nat ‘King’ Cole. Released in September of 2019, the courageous body of work has been featured in Jazziz, JazzWeekly, […]

The Orice Jenkins Ensemble

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Orice Jenkins is a vocalist, arranger, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist signed to independent imprint Truth Revolution Recording Collective. After three remarkably diverse projects, his newest album, ‘Centennial Cole’, is a celebration of a great voice from the past: Nat ‘King’ Cole. Released in September of 2019, the courageous body of work has been featured in Jazziz, JazzWeekly, […]

New Years Eve at The Velvet Note

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! **** Each year, The Velvet Note goes all out for New Year”s Eve.  THIS is the place to be for an comfortable, upscale, yet enchanting evening of popular jazz and R&B, accompanied by delicious food, festive spirits and great conversation.  Right in your own backyard–no need to comb […]

Open Mic Jam Hosted by Percussionist Ahsa Ahla w/ Bill Hart

Come out and join us on Thursday nights in the comfort of The Velvet Note Living Room.  Meet the best, most passionate local area musicians, make essential connections and relax and enjoy the scene.  THIS is the area fun-spot–the place to meet others who play and/or simply enjoy great music, and it’s the ONLY Thursday […]

$8.00

The William Menefield Quintet @7:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Pianist William Menefield with his eclectic sound of Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Classical, draws the audience in with each note, in every song, at all performances. The Atlanta-based musician and composer flawlessly and creatively blends the influences of Stevie Wonder with Beethoven and Kenny Kirkland with Bach. William’s distinctive style creates a sound that is […]

The William Menefield Quintet @9:30pm

Pianist William Menefield with his eclectic sound of Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Classical, draws the audience in with each note, in every song, at all performances. The Atlanta-based musician and composer flawlessly and creatively blends the influences of Stevie Wonder with Beethoven and Kenny Kirkland with Bach. William’s distinctive style creates a sound that is […]

R&B Singer Latrese Bush @ 7:30pm

What do Tony and two time Grammy Award winner Jennifer Holliday, Grammy Award winner Gloria Gaynor, Jazz Icon Phil Perry, R&B star Bobby V, and Pop Phenom Justin Bieber all have in common? They’ve been fortunate to have worked with soulful songstress Latrese Bush. Her melodic vocal range has supported these and many other musical […]

$32.00

R&B Singer Latrese Bush @ 9:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Latrese Bush's melodic vocal range has supported these and many other musical greats. Latrese fuses her high energy with brilliant vocal ability in each song and performance; crafting memorable musical experiences for her audience. When she’s not traveling the world with Gloria Gaynor performing the iconic hit “I Will Survive”, Latrese can be found singing […]

$32.00

Blues Legend Albert White

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Albert White began playing guitar in the late ‘50s with his legendary uncle, Piano Red, and his group “Dr. Feelgood & the Interns. Since then, Albert has performed with Joe Tex, The Tams, Ray Charles and many such artists during his 50 year tenure as a Blues and R&B musician. Albert still devotes himself to […]

$29.00

Open Mic Jam Hosted by Percussionist Ahsa Ahla w/ Bill Hart

Come out and join us on Thursday nights in the comfort of The Velvet Note Living Room.  Meet the best, most passionate local area musicians, make essential connections and relax and enjoy the scene.  THIS is the area fun-spot–the place to meet others who play and/or simply enjoy great music, and it’s the ONLY Thursday […]

$8.00

The Benito Gonzalez Trio @ 7:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Born into a family of Venezuelan folk musicians, jazz pianist Benito Gonzalez has always had a deep-rooted appreciation for pastimes and traditions. Today, as a rising star of one of America’s finest musical traditions, Gonzalez has come to his current status by following in the footsteps of jazz’s ancestral forebears. The fusion of world rhythms […]

The Benito Gonzalez Trio @ 9:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Born into a family of Venezuelan folk musicians, jazz pianist Benito Gonzalez has always had a deep-rooted appreciation for pastimes and traditions. Today, as a rising star of one of America’s finest musical traditions, Gonzalez has come to his current status by following in the footsteps of jazz’s ancestral forebears. The fusion of world rhythms […]

$32.00

The Rod Harris, Jr. Organ Quartet @ 7:30pm * SOLD OUT! *

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

The Rod Harris Organ Quartet, featuring Rod Harris, Jr., Scott Giddens, Larry Wilson and Derrick James. Grammy Nominated Jazz Guitarist Rod Harris Jr. is becoming a prevalent musical force and well known amongst jazz guitarists and musicians within the U.S and abroad. After spending much of the previous decade (2009 – 2019) recording, touring and […]

The Rod Harris Organ Quartet @ 9:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

The Rod Harris Organ Quartet, starring Rod Harris, Jr., Scott Giddens, Larry Wilson, and Derrick James.

Legends of Jazz Presents…The Music of Wynton Marsalis’ Black Codes

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

The Justin Varnes Quartet plays tribute to the music of Wynton Marsalis' Black Codes LP. As with the entire Legends of Jazz series, Mr. Varnes will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this trumpeter/composer as well as the impact that his life influences had on his musical legacy.     It’s like taking in […]

Open Mic Jam Hosted by Percussionist Ahsa Ahla w/ Bill Hart

Come out and join us on Thursday nights in the comfort of The Velvet Note Living Room.  Meet the best, most passionate local area musicians, make essential connections and relax and enjoy the scene.  THIS is the area fun-spot–the place to meet others who play and/or simply enjoy great music, and it’s the ONLY Thursday […]

Bridges @ 7:00pm

Bridges began as singer and songwriter Alex Young's solo project, but soon evolved into a full fledged rock band, when Young's former music teacher recommended a rhythm section comprised of Chase Cross on bass guitar and David Williams on drums. At their first meeting, the 3-piece experienced immediate musical chemistry, writing a new song in […]

Bridges @ 9:00pm

Bridges began as singer and songwriter Alex Young's solo project, but soon evolved into a full fledged rock band, when Young's former music teacher recommended a rhythm section comprised of Chase Cross on bass guitar and David Williams on drums. At their first meeting, the 3-piece experienced immediate musical chemistry, writing a new song in […]

The Wallace Roney Quartet 1/18 @ 7:30pm

Wallace Roney (born May 25, 1960, Philadelphia) is an American jazz (hard bop and post-bop) trumpeter. Roney took lessons from Clark Terry and Dizzy Gillespie and studied with Miles Davis from 1985 until the latter's death in 1991. Wallace credits Davis as having helped to challenge and shape his creative approach to life as well as being his music instructor, mentor, and friend; he was […]

The Wallace Roney Quartet on 1/18 @ 9:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Wallace Roney (born May 25, 1960, Philadelphia) is an American jazz (hard bop and post-bop) trumpeter. Roney took lessons from Clark Terry and Dizzy Gillespie and studied with Miles Davis from 1985 until the latter's death in 1991. Wallace credits Davis as having helped to challenge and shape his creative approach to life as well as being his music instructor, mentor, and friend; he was […]

The Wallace Roney Quartet on 1/19 @ 7:00pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Wallace Roney (born May 25, 1960, Philadelphia) is an American jazz (hard bop and post-bop) trumpeter. Roney took lessons from Clark Terry and Dizzy Gillespie and studied with Miles Davis from 1985 until the latter's death in 1991. Wallace credits Davis as having helped to challenge and shape his creative approach to life as well as being his music instructor, mentor, and friend; he was […]

$44.00

The Wallace Roney Quintet

Wallace Roney (born May 25, 1960, Philadelphia) is an American jazz (hard bop and post-bop) trumpeter. Roney took lessons from Clark Terry and Dizzy Gillespie and studied with Miles Davis from 1985 until the latter’s death in 1991. Wallace credits Davis as having helped to challenge and shape his creative approach to life as well as being his music instructor, mentor, and friend; he was […]

Open Mic Jam Hosted by Percussionist Ahsa Ahla w/ Bill Hart

Come out and join us on Thursday nights in the comfort of The Velvet Note Living Room.  Meet the best, most passionate local area musicians, make essential connections and relax and enjoy the scene.  THIS is the area fun-spot–the place to meet others who play and/or simply enjoy great music, and it’s the ONLY Thursday […]

$8.00

The Ambassadors

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Don't miss The Ambassadors (The Freshest New Jazz group in the Southeast) in concert at The Velvet Note on Friday January 24th, 2020. Alex Lattimore, Sweet Lu Olutosin and Tyrone Jackson (The Ambassadors) bring their uniquely crafted brand of Jazz to one of the nation's Top rated Jazz venues for the first time. These talented […]

Slim Gambill

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Fresh off of features in ROLLING STONE, BILLBOARD, GUITAR PLAYER, PARADE, and JAZZ GUITAR TODAY, Lady Antebellum guitarist Slim Gambill is making his return to Alpharetta with his instrumental jazz/rock/jam band project! Jason “Slim” Gambill Is a multi-genre guitarist, producer, composer, arranger and songwriter. He is best known as the lead guitarist for the multi- […]

$39.00

The Joe Policastro Trio@ 7:00pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Hailed by Downbeat for its “deft analysis of choice repertoire,” and by the Chicago Reader for its “diversity of approaches to all kinds of source material,” the JOE POLICASTRO TRIO is a Chicago-based alternative jazz trio led by bassist Joe Policastro featuring guitarist Dave Miller and drummer Mikel Avery. While firmly rooted in jazz, the […]

The Joe Policastro Trio @ 9:00pm

Hailed by Downbeat for its “deft analysis of choice repertoire,” and by the Chicago Reader for its “diversity of approaches to all kinds of source material,” the JOE POLICASTRO TRIO is a Chicago-based alternative jazz trio led by bassist Joe Policastro featuring guitarist Dave Miller and drummer Mikel Avery. While firmly rooted in jazz, the […]

Open Mic Jam Hosted by Percussionist Asha Asla w/ Bill Hart

Come out and join us on Thursday nights in the comfort of The Velvet Note Living Room.  Meet the best, most passionate local area musicians, make essential connections and relax and enjoy the scene.  THIS is the area fun-spot–the place to meet others who play and/or simply enjoy great music, and it’s the ONLY Thursday […]

$8.00

The Longineu Parsons Ensemble feat. Nat Adderley, Jr. 1/31 @ 7:30

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Comprised of Longineu Parsons on trumpet, Nat Adderley, Jr., on piano, Jose Serrano on bass, and Longineu Parsons, III, on drums, this band is a one-night course in music appreciation.  Parsons is the protégé of Nat Adderley (he plays Nat's cornet), and has played with artists ranging from Philly Joe Jones and Nancy Wilson to […]

$37.00

The Longineu Parsons Ensemble, feat. Nat Adderley, Jr. 1/31 @ 9:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Comprised of Longineu Parsons on trumpet, Nat Adderley, Jr., on piano, Jose Serrano on bass, and Longineu Parsons, III, on drums, this band is a one-night course in music appreciation.  Parsons is the protégé of Nat Adderley (he plays Nat's cornet), and has played with artists ranging from Philly Joe Jones and Nancy Wilson to […]

The Longineu Parsons Ensemble feat. Nat Adderley, Jr. 2/1 @ 7:30pm ** SOLD OUT!! **

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Comprised of Longineu Parsons on trumpet, Nat Adderley, Jr., on piano, Jose Serrano on bass, and Longineu Parsons, III, on drums, this band is a one-night course in music appreciation.  Parsons is the protégé of Nat Adderley (he plays Nat's cornet), and has played with artists ranging from Philly Joe Jones and Nancy Wilson to […]

The Longineu Parsons Ensemble feat. Nat Adderley, Jr. 2/1 @ 9:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Comprised of Longineu Parsons on trumpet, Nat Adderley, Jr., on piano, Jose Serrano on bass, and Longineu Parsons, III, on drums, this band is a one-night course in music appreciation.  Parsons is the protégé of Nat Adderley (he plays Nat's cornet), and has played with artists ranging from Philly Joe Jones and Nancy Wilson to […]

$37.00

Open Mic Jam Hosted by Guitarist/Singer Bob Bakert

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

The Velvet Note House Band with a potpourri of musicians joining in throughout the night. Doors open at 6:30pm and Music starts at 8pm and goes until midnight. All tickets are will-call.

$8.00

The Laura Coyle and Trey Wright Duo 2/7 @ 7:30pm

In their Velvet Note debut, the Laura Coyle and Trey Wright duo will be performing their unique interpretations on classic jazz standards by Cole Porter, Gershwin and more, along with Brazilian jazz favorites by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Jorge Ben. They create a unique and eclectic evening of music by including songs by favorites like […]

Elise Azkoul 2/8 @ 7:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Singer and songwriter Elise Azkoul has had quite a momentous year! From landing a coveted spot on Team Gwen Stefani on NBC's hit show "The Voice," to singing a duet with Shaquille O'Neal on TNT's "Inside the NBA," to rounding out the year by releasing her soulful pop anthem, "Sweet Soul." As a lover of jazz, Elise blends her favorite styles […]

$32.00

Elise Azkoul 2/8 @ 9:30 pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Singer and songwriter Elise Azkoul has had quite a momentous year! From landing a coveted spot on Team Gwen Stefani on NBC’s hit show “The Voice,” to singing a duet with Shaquille O’Neal on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” to rounding out the year by releasing her soulful pop anthem, “Sweet Soul.” As a lover of jazz, Elise blends her favorite styles […]

$32.00

Smooth Jazz SuperStar Ronnie Laws

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Sunday, February 9th 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm 7pm show is SOLD OUT!! 9pm show is selling fast, get your seats now. Ronnie Laws is an award-winning tenor saxophonist and composer whose career has, since the early 1970s, straddled the worlds of jazz and R&B. Since 1975 he has placed seven albums in the Top 200 […]

Open Mic Jam Hosted by Guitarist/Singer Bob Bakert

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

The Velvet Note House Band with a potpourri of musicians joining in throughout the night. Doors open at 6:30pm and Music starts at 8pm and goes until midnight. All tickets are will-call.

$8.00

Roman Street on Valentine’s Day @ 7:30pm *SOLD OUT!*

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

It’s the most important Date Night of The Year, and The Velvet Note does it right!   Make it special by bringing your sweetheart out for an evening of magical musical entertainment, delicious dining and fun!

$49.00

Yellowjackets on Valentine’s Day at The Legacy Theater

The Velvet Note at Legacy Theater 12150 Morris Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Seventeen-time Grammy-nominated jazz fusion band, the Yellowjackets, return to Georgia. After decades-long hiatus, they return to kick-off their 2020 season on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2020, from 6:00 to 10:30 pm at The Legacy Theater, located at 12150 Morris Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005.  Tickets at https://yellowjacketsvalentines.eventbrite.com Come and enjoy an elegant evening of mingling, tasting, […]

$89.00 – $125.00

Roman Street on Valentine’s Day @ 9:30pm- ** SOLD OUT!**

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

It’s the most important Date Night of The Year, and The Velvet Note does it right!   Make it special by bringing your sweetheart out for an evening of magical musical entertainment, delicious dining and fun!

Krantz, Carlock and Lefebvre

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

KCL, the iconic, genre-bending powerhouse trio led by visionary guitaristWayne Krantzand featuring drummerKeith Carlock(Steely Dan, Sting, John Mayer) and bassistTim Lefebvre(Tedeschi Trucks Band,David Bowie), held a Thursday-night residency at NYC’s 55 Bar throughout the first decade of the new millenium. Cutting live recordings from the club and posting them online in the early days of […]

BR Jazz

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

BRJazz is a band based out of Atlanta, Georgia and formed by a group of musicians with different nationalities. BR Jazz provides a taste of brazilian jazz & funk. The music allows us to connect and communicate with each other regardless of where we come from or what language we speak, but our music is […]

$32.00

Open Mic Jam Hosted by Guitarist/Singer Bob Bakert

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

The Velvet Note House Band with a potpourri of musicians joining in throughout the night. Doors open at 6:30pm and Music starts at 8pm and goes until midnight. All tickets are will-call.

$8.00

Chieli Minucci & Special EFX, Friday, Feb 21st @ 7:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is longtime leader of the Grammy nominated jazz fusion group SPECIAL EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, a major force on the jazz and world music scene for over 35 years. Chieli has just recently released his 35th anniversary CD All Stars ” (Trippin N Rhythm Records). Chieli & Special EFX’s […]

Chieli Minucci & Special EFX, Friday, Feb 21st @ 9:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is longtime leader of the Grammy nominated jazz fusion group SPECIAL EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, a major force on the jazz and world music scene for over 35 years. Chieli has just recently released his 35th anniversary CD All Stars ” (Trippin N Rhythm Records). Chieli & Special EFX’s […]

Chieli Minucci & Special EFX, Saturday, Feb 22nd @ 7:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is longtime leader of the Grammy nominated jazz fusion group SPECIAL EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, a major force on the jazz and world music scene for over 35 years. Chieli has just recently released his 35th anniversary CD All Stars ” (Trippin N Rhythm Records). Chieli & Special EFX’s […]

Chieli Minucci & Special EFX Saturday, Feb 22@ 9:30pm

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Guitarist, composer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is longtime leader of the Grammy nominated jazz fusion group SPECIAL EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, a major force on the jazz and world music scene for over 35 years. Chieli has just recently released his 35th anniversary CD All Stars ” (Trippin N Rhythm Records). Chieli & Special EFX’s […]

Legends of Jazz…The Music of Wayne Shorter’s Speak No Evil

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

*** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! *** As with the entire Legends of Jazz series, The Justin Varnes Quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this great American saxophonist, composer and member of Art Blakey's Messengers, as well as the influence of his great album work Speak No Evil.     It’s […]

$29.00

Joe Farnsworth Presents…Pianist Eric Reed

The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

When you think of hard-driving swing, daring expression, sophistication and elegance in artistry, formidable technique and a thunderous sound, there are only a small handful of pianists you think of and one of them is most assuredly ERIC SCOTT REED. Eric was born in the musically rich city of Philadelphia, PA. He grew up playing […]

$49.00

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