Shows and Tickets

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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!

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

*** 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Collaborate: To work jointly with others in an intellectual or meaningful endeavor. Fresh off their recent groundbreaking and sold out production of “A Night With Jazz: Her Spirit, Her Story”, the KT Collaborative is a collection of regional jazz artists and performers who span a broad […]

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 […]