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SUMMARY:Open Mic Jam Hosted by Cheyenne
DESCRIPTION: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 house band\, including host Cheyenne! Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your talent\, bring date\, bring your instrument\, bring your clapping hands\, and join the fun. Often attended by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/open-mic-jam-hosted-by-cheyenne/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trap Jazz with Saxophonist MarQuinn Mason
DESCRIPTION: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 musicians in the business\, including two of the nation’s greatest Band Leaders\, Jay Leno’s Band Leader\, Ricky Minor and Justin Timberlake/Janet Jackson’s Musical Director\, Adam Blackstone. While touring with B.o.B.\, Chris was featured in Bob’s 2010 video Don’t Let Me Fall\, as the pianist in his street band. Chris also studied Jazz Composition and Improvisation at Clark Atlanta University where he also won first seat in the acclaimed IAJE HBCU all-star band in which potential members would create and send an audition tape to be considered to travel and perform with the all-star unit. Chris picked up yet another first place trophy for winning the 2005 Margaret A. Guthman keyboard competing\, taking the competition by storm as aspiring pianist all over the world would participate. While touring\, Moten developed skills that would allow him to create high energy musical transitions\, moving intros\, outros and segues the keep the crowd on the edge of their seat until the very last note. It was while touring that Chris built several bands for artists like Kelly Rowland\, Joe Jonas\, and Flo-Rida just to name a few. The bands created by Chris are relentless at how fierce and energetic the players are while performing the Artists original music both in studio and out.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/trap-jazz-with-saxophonist-mark-quinn-mason/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T193000
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SUMMARY:Singer Chantae Cann
DESCRIPTION: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 Morgan\, and contributing to works by groups like Snarky Puppy\, The Foreign Exchange and Zo!. Her voice has appeared on notable recordings spanning jazz\, soul\, and adult R&B.  \n\n\n\nChantae released her debut solo album Journey to Golden in 2016\, which hit the top of the iTunes Jazz charts and charted on Billboard\, showcasing her unique blend of jazz sophistication and soulful feel-good energy.  \n\n\n\nHer music blends jazz’s improvisational freedom with the warmth and depth of soul — aiming not just to entertain but to inspire\, comfort\, and uplift listeners with heartfelt melodies and messages of love\, healing\, and empowerment.  ​​Chantae’s voice is celebrated for its soothing\, sultry quality and its ability to connect deeply with audiences\, whether live on stage or through her recordings. 
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/singer-chantae-cann/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T224500
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SUMMARY:Saxophonist and Composer Darien Phillips
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7PM AND 9PM. Darien Phillips is a producer\, composer\, and audio engineer whose music blends elements of \n\n\n\njazz\, funk\, hip-hop\, and Latin fusion into a modern\, groove-driven sound. A trained musician \n\n\n\nwith a strong foundation in performance and composition\, Darien is an alumnus of Tennessee \n\n\n\nState University\, where he performed in the Wind Ensemble\, Jazz Collegians\, and the renowned \n\n\n\nAristocrat of Bands\, marching two different instruments during his time in the program. He also \n\n\n\nserved as principal chair saxophonist for the Nashville African American Wind Symphony. \n\n\n\nHis background in both live performance and audio engineering heavily influences his \n\n\n\nproduction style\, combining rich harmony\, live-style instrumentation\, and polished mixes that \n\n\n\nfeel both timeless and contemporary. Drawing inspiration from jazz fusion\, soul\, and world music \n\n\n\nrhythms\, his compositions often feature layered arrangements\, strong rhythm sections\, and an \n\n\n\nemphasis on musicality and groove. \n\n\n\nNow at age 30 and a father\, Darien continues to expand his catalog and reach new audiences in \n\n\n\nthe United States and internationally\, particularly in South America\, where his Latin-influenced \n\n\n\nsound has found a growing audience. Through his work as a producer\, composer\, and audio \n\n\n\nengineer\, his goal is to create music that connects with listeners\, musicians\, and creatives alike \n\n\n\nwhile pushing modern jazz fusion and instrumental music in a new direction.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saxophonist-and-composer-darien-phillips/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Brass N Sax Experience
DESCRIPTION:Showtimes:  7:30p and 9:30p.  Two horns. Two personalities. One unforgettable night. \n\n\n\nWhen the fire of the trumpet meets the soul of the saxophone\, something special happens. \n\n\n\nBillboard-charting trumpeter Rob Zinn and acclaimed saxophonist Deon Yates bring The Brass-N-Sax Experience to The Velvet Note for an evening of contemporary jazz\, smooth grooves\, soul and R&B. Expect musical chemistry\, irresistible rhythms and two charismatic performers who know how to turn great musicianship into a great show.  Rob’s Weekend Games reached #22 on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz chart\, while Deon has performed with artists including Rick Braun\, Richard Elliot\, Marion Meadows and  Paul Brown.   \n\n\n\nThe evening features original music alongside favorites and a special salute to smooth-jazz icons Rick Braun\, Richard Elliot and Boney James. \n\n\n\nCome for the music. Bring someone you love being with. And for a couple of hours\, let the rest of the world wait.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/the-brass-n-sax-experience/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Smooth Sunday Serenade with Taylor Roberts and Xina Marie
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 6:30pm \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nTaylor Roberts is a 7-string jazz guitarist\, recording artist\, and educator whose playing blends the richness of jazz with subtle R&B\, soul\, and contemporary influences. With more than two decades of experience\, he has performed internationally and shared the stage with artists including Charlie Hunter\, Howard Alden\, Terreon Gully\, and Kevin Bales. \n\n\n\nXina Marie\, a classically trained vocalist of Trinidadian and Jamaican descent\, brings together classical finesse\, jazz sophistication\, and unmistakable island flavor. Her musical journey spans more than 20 years\, including extensive touring throughout Europe and Brazil. She made her jazz debut on the very same Velvet Note stage two years ago. \n\n\n\nTogether\, Xina Marie and Taylor Roberts create a dynamic vocal-and-guitar duo rooted in jazz\, pairing soulful vocals with expressive 7-string guitar for an evening of beautiful melodies\, sophisticated grooves\, and undeniable musical chemistry. \n\n\n\nCome settle in\, slow down\, and let us serenade your Sunday.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/32480/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Ken Trimmins Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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 and symphony orchestras to television appearances\, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He is also a veteran of the United States Air Force Band\, where he served as a musical ambassador\, bandleader\, and featured soloist. \n\n\n\nA Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance\, Dr. Trimmins is an accomplished educator as well as a performer\, currently serving as a Professor of Music while continuing an active concert career. His warm\, powerful trumpet sound blends technical brilliance with heartfelt lyricism\, creating performances that are both exhilarating and deeply moving. \n\n\n\nWhether delivering contemporary jazz grooves\, timeless standards\, or soaring ballads\, Dr. Ken Trimmins captivates audiences with musicianship that is both refined and accessible. Experience one of the Southeast’s premier trumpet artists in the intimate listening room of The Velvet Note—where every note can be heard\, and every performance becomes unforgettable.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/the-ken-trimmins-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T193000
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SUMMARY:Russell Gunn + Blackhawk
DESCRIPTION: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 Dead and reimagines the idea of a spiritual guide through the history\, identity\, resilience and forward movement of Black Americans. Featuring six original Gunn compositions and a Duke Ellington classic\, the project brings together the fearless musical language that has defined Gunn’s career—jazz steeped in the Black musical continuum\, alive with gospel\, funk\, hip-hop\, groove and uncompromising improvisation. The album also introduces Blackhawk\, Gunn’s hand-selected ensemble whose name pays tribute to Miles Davis’ legendary In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk\, the recording Gunn credits with profoundly shaping his understanding of how jazz should feel. At its heart\, however\, Afrikan-Amerikan Book of the Dead is not a meditation on death\, but an affirmation of life: music concerned with knowing who you are\, understanding what came before you and moving forward with purpose\, pride and possibility. On October 16 and 17\, The Velvet Note Signature Series welcomes Russell Gunn + Blackhawk for an extraordinary album-release weekend\, placing this powerful new music exactly where it belongs—in an intimate room\, just feet from the audience\, alive and unfolding in real time.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/russell-gunn-blackhawk/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T183000
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SUMMARY:Roman Street!
DESCRIPTION: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 an old roman street in the Alps where they studied guitar\, is an internationally trained instrumental band specializing in improvisational fusion of Classical\, Gypsy and Contemporary Jazz\, Latin\, and Nuevo Flamenco. A departure from the over-produced music that is out there today\, they keep it simple—the beautifully organic sound of acoustic instruments played by talented people who love what they are doing.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/roman-street-2/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T193000
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SUMMARY:The Velvet Note Signature Series:  The Oz Noy Trio Starring Dave Weckl and Brian Charette
DESCRIPTION: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 contemporary jazz and fusion\, joined by legendary drummer Dave Weckl and brilliant Hammond B-3 master Brian Charette. Individually\, each of these musicians has earned the respect of audiences and fellow artists around the world. Together\, they create something that’s spontaneous\, fearless\, and impossible to predict. It’s the kind of music that can only happen when extraordinary musicians trust each other enough to take chances—and invite us along for the ride.  About the musicians: \n\n\n\n\nOz Noy\n\nInternationally acclaimed guitarist known for blending jazz\, blues\, funk\, and rock into a uniquely original style.\n\n\n\nHas performed and recorded with artists including Eric Johnson\, Mike Stern\, Richard Bona\, and Vinnie Colaiuta.\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Weckl\n\nWidely regarded as one of the most influential drummers of the modern era and a longtime member of the Chick Corea Elektric Band.\n\n\n\nMultiple Modern Drummer magazine award winner whose recordings and educational materials have inspired generations of drummers worldwide.\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Charette\n\nGrammy-nominated Hammond B-3 organist celebrated for redefining the role of the jazz organ in contemporary music.\n\n\n\nHas performed and recorded with leading artists including Paul Simon\, Joni Mitchell\, Chaka Khan\, and many of today’s top jazz musicians.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat makes this event even more remarkable is where you’ll experience it. In most cities\, a trio of this caliber would be performing in a concert hall where you’d be watching from fifty or a hundred feet away. At The Velvet Note\, you’ll experience every note\, every smile\, every glance between the musicians from just a few feet away. That’s exactly what our Signature Series is all about—bringing internationally acclaimed artists into an intimate setting where the audience becomes part of the performance. If you love exceptional musicianship\, unforgettable moments\, and the thrill of hearing music that will never be played exactly the same way again\, I hope you’ll join us October 22nd\, 23rd\, or 24th. Seating is extremely limited\, and I fully expect these performances to sell out.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/signature-series-the-oz-noy-trio-starring-dave-weckl-and-brian-charette/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
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SUMMARY:Lori Williams Live!
DESCRIPTION: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 from the elegance of traditional jazz to the warmth of soul and contemporary grooves\, and her career has taken her from celebrated jazz rooms and festivals across the United States to stages throughout Europe\, Japan and the Caribbean. Along the way\, she has performed and collaborated with an extraordinary roster of artists including Stanley Clarke\, Nathan East\, George Duke\, Peabo Bryson\, Norman Brown and Terri Lyne Carrington.  \n\n\n\nBut Lori Williams’ influence extends well beyond the microphone. A respected educator\, mentor\, songwriter\, producer and advocate for the music\, she currently serves as a Governor on the Atlanta Chapter Board of the Recording Academy—the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards. On Friday\, October 30th\, The Velvet Note welcomes Lori into one of the most intimate listening rooms in America\, where every breath\, every lyric and every beautifully bent note can be experienced up close. This isn’t background music. This is Lori Williams—close enough to feel every song.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/lori-williams-live/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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