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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

SHOWTIMES: 7PM AND 9PM. Darien Phillips is a producer, composer, and audio engineer whose music blends elements of jazz, funk, hip-hop, and Latin fusion into a modern, groove-driven sound. 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 […]

Showtimes: 7:30p and 9:30p. Two horns. Two personalities. One unforgettable night. When the fire of the trumpet meets the soul of the saxophone, something special happens. Billboard-charting trumpeter Rob Zinn […]

ONE SHOW ONLY: 6:30pm Join 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Josh Couts is a versatile jazz guitarist with a strong foundation in bebop and hard bop as well South American classical guitar.  That foundation combined with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A MASTER AT THE KEYS: WILLIAM G REEN LIVE AT THE VELVET NOTE! Prepare for an extraordinary evening of musical brilliance as master keyboardist William Green takes the stage at The Velvet […]

Three legendary women. Three unforgettable musical legacies. One extraordinary voice. Join us at The Velvet Note on Saturday, October 24, as the sensational Joyce Licorish takes center stage for a dazzling tribute to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Saturday, October 31st Get Down, Get Dressed Up, and Get Your Groove On! This Halloween, we’re turning back the clock to the decade of bell-bottoms, platform shoes, disco fever, and […]

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 […]

Trumpeter and host Andre Bernard leads Thursday Night Open Mic Jam at The Velvet Note, bringing musicians, singers, and listeners together for an evening of live musical conversation. Backed by […]

SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM Longineu Parsons is a master trumpeter, composer, and musical storyteller whose artistry moves effortlessly between jazz tradition and adventurous contemporary improvisation. Internationally acclaimed for his commanding […]

ONE SHOW ONLY! Larry McDonough is an award-winning St. Paul jazz composer, pianist, singer, and teacher, performingaround the world and recording with his group the Larry McDonough Quartet as well […]

Take the mic—or take a seat—as LAVAHI hosts a Thursday night full of musical surprises. Bring your talent, bring your friends, and let the weekend begin early at The Velvet […]

James Austin Jr. Trio Songs in the Key of Wonder — A Tribute to Stevie Wonder November 13 & 14 | The Velvet Note Join us at The Velvet Note […]

There’s something magical about a room full of musicians, music lovers, and the unexpected moments that happen when they come together. Join us for our Third Thursday Open Mic Jam, […]

Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. On Saturday, November 21, The Velvet Note continues its centennial celebration of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with Miles and Trane at 100. Drawing from classic recordings, […]

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 […]

Previously October 22nd – 24th. 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 […]