The Velvet Note

Saturday, June 17th: Warmdaddy Anderson's Blues & Boogaloos *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-06-17 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
With acclaimed trumpeter Mark Rapp!

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Wess Warmdaddy Anderson is best known for his historic and legendary work alongside the incomparable Wynton Marsalis and with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. In 1988, Warmdaddy became a member of Wynton Marsalis’ Septet with which he toured and recorded for twenty years! Warmdaddy was also a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra since it began touring in 1992 until 2006.

This show will feature Wess Warmdaddy Anderson performing his favorite blues and boogaloos. If you know and like the music of Lou Donaldson, you’re going to love this concert! If you want a deep, soulful, fun, world-class jazz experience, this is the show for you.

Friday, November 16th: Trumpetiste Tiffany Goode
2024-11-16 19:30 - 22:45 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Tiffany Goode was born in Richmond, Virginia and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She began her love affair with music and the trumpet at 10 years old. During her formative years of high school and college, Tiffany had the privilege of studying under her mentors, Tuscan Jasper and Bob Ransom respectively, two professional jazz trumpet players. She received a Bachelors of Science in Music from Hampton University in Audio Engineering, and has since received a professional certification in Producing Music for Film and TV, from Berklee College of Music and a Masters in Ethnomusicology from Liberty University.

Tiffany enjoys fusing jazz with her other musical influences like reggae, hip-hop, in order to create her own sound.

Tiffany’s music has been featured in several independent films including Joy Road, Every Scar and Dimple and Break/Fast. Over her lifetime, Tiffany has had the opportunity to grace the stage with many notable local and national musicians including the Count Basie Orchestra, Tito Puente Jr., Myrna Clayton, Pato Banton, Jesse Royal, Jah9, SaRoc and Derrick “Hott Soss” Cummings to name a few.

Thursdays in June: The Velvet Note Open! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-06-22 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
This is our annual open-mic performance competition. Throughout the month of June, we are searching for the most enjoyable performance we can find, and the winner will earn a coveted spot on The Velvet Note weekend calendar.

Hosted by Club Owner Tamara Fuller and silently-judged by guest music afficianados, each jam night is sure to feature the best vocal and instrumental music, tons of fun and a benevolent, the very best house band, welcoming audience cheering you on. All genres are welcomed and encouraged. Come on out and play!!

Saturday, June 24th: The Terence Harper Project Featuring The Legendary Audrey Shakir *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT !!! ****
2023-06-24 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
*** NOTE: This date was previously headlined by Trina Boussard ***

SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Terence Harper is one of the youngest members of the Harper Family Dynasty and is currently touring around the world. He has played and recorded with the Great Curtis Lundy, Steve Turre, Jimmy Heath, Musiq Soulchild, Solange, Keith David, Bobby Watson and Chinese Movie Star and Mandopop artist Andy Lau just to name a few! Terence has also appeared on numerous television shows and movies including, The Orignals as well as the remake of the movie The Color Purple, directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders, Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey.

Audrey Shakir (website) is a jazz-pop vocalist extraordinaire – dubbed Atlanta’s First Lady of Jazz, she has entertained throughout the United States and internationally. Her scatting talents have been compared to the great Ella Fitzgerald, and she brings a remarkable jazz influence to all the material she performs.

Sunday, June 25th: A Tribute To Chick Corea by The Zach Bartholomew Trio *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY: 7pm. Dr. Zachary Bartholomew is an award-winning jazz pianist, composer, and music educator who maintains an active performance career as one of the most heavily sought-after pianists, accompanists, and sidemen in South Florida. In both 2016 and 2017, he placed as one of the top three finalists in the highly acclaimed Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and has since been featured as a performer, composer, and bandleader at various national and international jazz festivals, including the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Jalisco Jazz Festival, and Festival Miami, among others. Zach’s original music and unique arrangements are inspired by the jazz tradition, but also draw heavily from Afro-Cuban rhythms and modern influences. He and his band are featured on radio broadcasts, concert series, and regionally promoted events at music venues all over Florida, and he performs with professional organizations such as the Sarasota Pops Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, the Gulf Coast Symphony Jazz Collective, and the Lake Wales Jazz Connection.

In this extraordinary performance, Zach and his trio remember the greatness of jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea.

Thursday, June 29th: The Velvet Note Open! *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-06-29 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, June 30th: Greg Satterthwaite Quintet CD Release
2023-06-30 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Graduating from some of the nations most prestigious jazz programs, Satterthwaite earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas in Jazz Piano Performance, a Master of Arts in Commercial Music from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami. Satterthwaite is an Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano and African American Studies at the University of Georgia. He has studied with Stephen Scott, Ron Miller, Pat Coil, Dave Meder, Quincy Davis, Brad Leali, and Lynn Seaton. His educational experiences have impacted his teaching philosophy as he brings forth the knowledge, observations, and backgrounds of the educators, artists and creative makers that he has interacted with and learned from over the years. As a scholarly contribution to the field, Satterthwaite presented “Beyond Fourths and Pentatonics: A Critical Analysis of Selected Recordings of McCoy Tyner “1962 to 1963” at the national 2021 Jazz Education Network Conference.

Satterthwaite arranged and composed all songs on his debut album “Who I Am,” which can be heard on major music streaming platforms, and is releasing his sophomore album “Savannah Blue,” this evening at The Velvet Note!

Saturday, July 1st: Singer L'Tanya "Sugarlips" Shields
2023-07-01 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “Sugarlips”, as L’Tanya is called by friends, family & those who have had the good fortune to hear her melodious voice. A native New Yorker whose singing credentials span from choir concerts, private parties to national competitions to international tours, Sugarlips has been humming hymns and singing songs since childhood. Her vivacious personality comes across in her music. Whatever song she sings, she makes it her own.

Since relocating to Atlanta, Sugarlips was a soloist with the all Atlanta chorus for 5 years where she performed with the award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. She participated in the opening & closing ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Games, sharing the stage with B.B. King, Winton Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Little Richard and a host of other veterans in the music industry. Along with the Voice of Atlanta choir, she recorded with the legendary Sir Elton John. 8 members of the choir which included Sugarlips’ harmonious voice, joined Sir Elton on his US & European tours to promote the “Peachtree Road” cd project. As a soloist with Voice of Atlanta (VOA) choir and now the leader of her own R&B and jazz band & the featured vocalist with Mudbone Turner’s blues band, you may hear Sugarlips’ voice anywhere.

Thursday, July 6th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-07-06 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Open Mic is a little like Karaoke, but much, much better. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. It’s hosted by Velvet Note Owner Tamara Fuller, with invited special guests each week, so you know it’s gonna be hot. Oh, and she’s always on the lookout for new talent for Velvet Note shows! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week, just for you.

Saturday, July 8th: Dynamic Performer Deb Bowman & The Big Love Band ***SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-07-08 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Praised as “hypnotic and unforgettable,” Dynamo Deb Bowman’s performances “are cut from one rare thread” and “must be seen.” Her vocal versatility and unmatched acting have thrilled audiences of all ages worldwide. Whether belting out Broadway and big band ballads or softly seducing you with sultry standards, she always delivers memorable musical moments that keep people coming back for more. Her opening numbers are powerful and energetic, escalating into pure euphoria, before leading everyone in the room through many gripping emotions. “Bowman leaves everything on the stage.” With a BA focus on classical Theater and Dance from the University of Alabama, Bowman began her professional career in entertainment in 1999 in New York City, performing internationally in TV, Film, Theater, and Cabaret Shows. She relocated to Atlanta in 2012 and has since been embraced as one of Atlanta’s Finest Entertainers.

Sunday, July 9th: Carson Moore and The Gardening Club, Featuring Ava Ramsey
2023-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
*** Owner’s Pick: Most Unique Artist! ****

ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00pm. The Gardening Club is a progressive psychedelic jazz fusion group based in Greenville South Carolina. Formed in 2019 The Gardening Club performs music that pushes the boundaries of the genre while redefining the limits of the banjo.

Founding Members Carson Moore and Miles Jernigan have been composing together for half a decade. Writing for the unexplored sonic timbre of the banjo in a traditional jazz setting, the two compose pieces that delve into an uncharted soundscape fusing two of the United States oldest musical genres, jazz and Appalachian folk. Having worked with a variety of artists such as but not limited to jazz guitar legend Mike Stern, two-time Grammy award winning percussionist Quentin Baxter and his band “Ranky Tanky”, and five time Grammy award winning saxophonist Chris Bullock, The Gardening Club exists in a soundscape at the forefront of jazz fusion blending a variety of different cultures and subgenres of jazz creating a sound that is uniquely our own. Their debut single features Mike Stern on an original collaboration “Flight 19” produced by Grammy award winning sound engineer Aki Nishimura. For the majority of 2022 The Gardening Club worked closely with Grammy Winning Gullah musician Quentin Baxter on a month-long jazz outreach concert series at the Tryon Fine Arts Center consisting of performances from both “The Gardening Club”, and “The Quentin Baxter Quintet” as well as multiple collaborations between the two groups. The series focused on showcasing, celebrating, and educating the local community on the history of African American jazz musicians from the Carolinas such as John Coltrane and Dizzy Gillespie highlighting the historical significance of their contributions to jazz.

Over the course of the last year The Gardening Club has toured across the American southeast performing at esteemed venues and festivals such as but not limited to Floyd Festival (VA), The Greenville Peace Center, The first annual Earl Scruggs Festival, The Piccolo Spoleto Festival, The Albino Skunk Festival, The Tryon Fine Arts Center, and a featured performance as the only jazz band admitted to the 2022 IBMA Wide Open Bluegrass Festival.

Thursday, July 13th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
2023-07-13 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, July 14th: Smooth Jazz Saxophonist and Singer Marcus Adams
2023-07-14 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Just when urban jazz fans thought every show, cruise and festival would always include the same lineup of veterans they’ve seen a million times—Suddenly, there’s Marcus Adams, a fresh, dynamic voice on the scene, ready to funk things up and inspire them to fall in love with the sax all over again. A thrilling performer and one on the rise, vocalist and multi-instrumental soul/jazz artist Marcus Adams is a sign that the new crop of smooth jazz artists can certainly carry the torch. Marcus combines R&B, Soul, and Jazz to create songs that takes the listeners on a musical ride of the highs of love and depths of pain in life.While the Milwaukee based composer and performer has enjoyed success over the years in gospel and jazz and has worked with and opened for numerous legends in both arenas, his emotionally compelling and sensuously grooving compositions are lighting up both airwaves and stages alike.

Thursday, June 20th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!! ***
2023-07-20 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, July 21st: ASCAP-Winning Saxophonist/Producer Reggie Hines
2023-07-21 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
FRIDAY Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Reggie Hines is an ASCAP Award Winning and Grammy nominated songwriter, producer, and international recording artist. Reggie Hines’ soulful and expressive sound has provided him the opportunity to write, produce, and perform music for and with a diverse roster of artists including Chaka Khan, Angie Stone, Regina Belle, Mary J Blidge and the list goes on. Reggie Hines’ television performances include The Late Show with David Letterman, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, a role in the film Bessie, starring Queen Latifah, NBC Comedy Awards, VH1 Hip Hop Honors Dirty South, The Key and Peele Comedy Central halftime performance (Move All the Chairs Video) , NBC’s Mr. Robinson television show playing with Earth , Wind and Fire, and 3 Super Bowl 49 Pepsi commercials with Craig Robinson and The Nasty Delicious Band (he is actually a member of the band). Reggie Hines has also performed in countless festivals around the world including the Montreaux Jazz Festival, the St. Lucia Jazz Festival,The Pori Jazz Festival, the Essence Music Festival, Bonaroo Festival and a host of others.

Reggie Hines grew up the South Bronx of New York, where he was exposed to a diverse spectrum of musical flavorings from a very early age. Reggie’s passion for music has taken him on a life long journey that began with attending an esteemed performing arts high school in Manhattan. As Reggie’s musical gifting began to unfold, he joined the U.S. Army band where he received some of his most rigorous musical instruction. During his training, Reggie embraced studying the multicultural styles that he so elegantly weaves into his signature sound today. As with any great jazz musician, Reggie Hines’ improvisational abilities allow him to fully express his emotions through song whether he is just adding highlights to a melody, or blazing through an extended-range solo.

Saturday, July 22nd: The Taylor Roberts Jazz Quartet *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-07-22 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. The love affair began early, which may very well explain how Taylor Roberts’ professional career is well into its third decade. Spanning as wide a range of influences as there are genres of music, Taylor Roberts has earned a reputation on the world map as a rising star. Although his heart is deeply steeped in Jazz, Roberts does not easily fit into any one box. His influences range from R&B, to Classic Rock, to Pop, and everything in between.

Years of intensive study with world-renowned educators such as Barry Greene, Keith Javors, and Bunky Green have proven to continually pay off as his career expands. His reworkings and adaptations of songs old and new entrance established fans, while attracting new fans on a nightly basis. Roberts has appeared multiple times at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival and has toured internationally with the Christian Tamburr Quintet. He has been hired by the Rolling Stones to play their private events. His position as the primary in-house entertainment at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island since 2014 has allowed him opportunities to travel the world and enjoy residencies at other luxury resorts as he performs for an international audience on a nightly basis.

Likened to Tommy Emmanuel, Russell Malone, Wes Montgomery, Tuck Andress and Charlie Hunter, Roberts’ masterful playing has begun to etch his name alongside his heroes.

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Wednesday, July 26th: Tamara's Graduation Party (Pssst...You're Invited!) *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
** SOLD OUT!! ** Okay, here’s the deal: The Velvet Note’s Owner Tamara Fuller just completed her MBA! Her team has twisted her arm and forced her to take an evening to celebrate. Super-accomplished musician ELEW is coming from New York to perform and DJ. It’ll be a night to remember, and we’d love to see you for cocktails, dinner, music and fun. Reservations are closed, but gifts and donations are cool. To make a donation, go to https://thevelvetnote.com/donate. Thank you for your support!

Thursday, July 27th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-07-27 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, July 28th & Saturday, July 29th: Singer and Actress Chandra Currelley *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-07-28 19:30 - 2023-07-29 23:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Chandra Currelley is an award-winning, acclaimed film actor, television series and theater actor, singer and entertainer. You will want to be sure to catch this show!

Chandra is currently a regular on BET+ Dramedy “Bruh” she portrays the over-the -top “Alice”. You also probably recognize Chandra as Ms. V. in Tyler Perry’s “FOR BETTER OR WORSE” and in the #1 box office movie, “DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN ” playing herself in the nightclub Chandra’s. Also starring as “Shirley” in “Madea’s Big Happy Family” the stage play. Who can forget her show stopping performance as Loretta in KANDI BURRESS’s (The Real Housewives of Atlanta) “A Mother’s Love” and the movie Madea’s Big Happy Family as the choir soloist, Sister Laura. CHANDRA is the former lead singer of The legendary recording group The S.O.S. Band, replacing the original lead singer. She continued the band’s string of Top Twenty Billboard hits with the CD’s “Diamonds In The Raw”, and “One Of Many Nights”, where she wrote several songs, including the single “Broken Promises”. Ms. Currelley is the recipient of the Lady Soul of Jazz award, 2018 Atlanta Actors Award, BWIJA award for Best Female in The Arts & Theatre and The BIBO Reflection award for Outstanding Film & Media Achievement. Ms. CURRELLEY also starred in the world premier of “Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel”, and as Mother Shaw in Regina Taylor’s “Crowns”.

The Gospel Choice Award nominee has performed at The White House and toured Europe and Asia leaving audiences wanting more. She has also starred in “Dinah Was”, “Blues In the Night”, “The Hot Mikado”, “Amen Corner” (The Alliance Theatre/ Arena Stage). “Two Queens, One Castle” with T.C. Carson (Horizon Theatre),”What’s Done In the Dark”, (Fox Theatre) “Slam!” “Sophisticated Ladies” and Kenny Leon’s “Rejoice” to name a few.

Because of her ability to legitimately cross musical and theatrical styles, Chandra has had the opportunity to work with some of the greats from Clarence Avant, jazz legend Roy Ayers, where she recorded the duet, “Let Me Love You”, to the phenomenal Tyler Perry. Other Television credits include VH-1, Say Yes! (TBN) , (BET) Jazz Showcase (PBS) and Good Day Atlanta (Fox)

Sunday, July 30th: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Billy Strayhorn *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Billy Strayhorn.

Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary composer and pianist, as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time.

Oh, and they’ll also play their behinds off!

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Thursday, August 3rd: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ***
2023-08-03 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, August 4th: Young Saxophonist Hani'el Mastriani-Levi
2023-08-04 19:30 - 21:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:30pm. Hani’el Mastriani-Levi is an Israeli-American saxophonist based in Atlanta, GA. After moving to the United States in 2012, he became involved with the Junior Jazz Foundation, performing across the Southeastern United States. While in high school, he recorded an album with the Rialto Honors Combo, Playing the Music of Roy Hargrove, which featured original arrangements of Roy Hargrove’s music.

Hani’el graduated from Georgia State University in 2022 with highest honors, receiving a BMU in Jazz Studies. Under the direction of Dr. Gordon Vernick, he participated in the GSU Big Band and GSU Honors Combo, performing alongside artists such as Miguel Zenón, Sean Jones, Etienne Charles, Ulysses Owens Jr, Tierney Sutton, Eric Alexander, Terreon Gully, and Tom Scott. He studied primarily with pianist Kevin Bales and saxophonist David Sánchez.

Currently, Hani’el can be seen performing, teaching, and collaborating with others in Atlanta. He leads a group that performs his own original music alongside the music of his heroes. By embracing a diverse set of influences, he seeks to unite multiple traditions into a cohesive sonic landscape. He has had the opportunity to perform in venues such as the Rialto Center for the Arts, Spivey Hall, the High Museum of Art, the Jazz Corner, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, and also in the Atlanta Jazz Festival and Hilton Head Jazz Festival.

Saturday, August 5th: Trumpeter and Singer Ken Trimmins *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!!
2023-08-05 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Ken Trimmins is an international jazz and classical soloist who performs as a freelance musician, as part of the Phil Morrison-Ken Timmins Jazz Collective, and leader of his contemporary jazz group called, “Ken Trimmins and The Quiet Storm” as well as the “Ken Trimmins Jazz Quartet”. Dr. Trimmins has performed for millions in venues ranging from jazz festivals, orchestras and even The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and made a special appearance on syndicated talk show, “Living It Up with Ali and Jack”.

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Sunday, August 6th: Jazz Singer Tia Rix
2023-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY! Tia Rix was born to sing. The daughter of Atlanta jazz legends Bob and Phyllis Rix, Tia began recording commercials and soundtracks at age 13. She traveled west to earn her degree and train at Brigham Young University with world-renowned tenors Ray Arbizu and Terry McCombs, then sang her way through Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany. Despite her classical music education, Tia’s passion has always been jazz. She has sung at Birdland, Mezzrow’s, and Small’s in New York. She has been at Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant in Savannah, Ga, She has had the pleasure of playing with some of the jazz greats, NYC, NY pianist Johnny O’Neal; NYC, NY bassist Steve Doyle; Teaneck, NJ guitarist Russell Malone; and NYC, NY guitarist Pasquale Grasso. You can catch her performing live at the numerous jazz venues around Atlanta such as the Velvet Note, Churchill Grounds at Ten ATL, Red Light Cafe and many others. World class jazz trumpeter, Art Hoyle, featured soloist with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Quincy Jones and Henry Mancini said of Tia “that this is the voice of the female Chet Baker.” Tia’s CD’s Dragonfly and Where You Live can be heard on all streaming platforms.

Thursday, August 10th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
2023-08-10 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Sunday, August 13th: The Matthew Sperry Quartet
2023-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Matthew Sperry is the instrumental winner of The Velvet Note’s 2022 Open Mic Competition. This accomplished pianist has spent the past year as a student at the prestigious Frost School of Music at The University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and he’s ready to rumble! Matthew has wowed audiences with his creative interpretations of jazz standards and his intricate finger work, and we look forward to bringing him back for another spectacular concert performance.

Matthew Sperry (piano), Bill Hart (guitar), Andre Manga (bass), Yakou N’Guesson (drums)

Thursday, August 17th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
2023-08-17 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, August 18th: Jazz Singer Jennifer Wrobleski
2023-08-18 19:30 - 23:00
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Ms. Wrobleski has lived up and down the east coast. She studied opera at the New England Conservatory of Music and musical theatre at the Boston Conservatory of Music.

After school, she began her singing career with The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL. As the character, Cinderella, she sang and danced in the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Surprise Celebration show. She also played the role of Belle in MGM’s Beauty & The Beast show.

In early 2005, she formed a jazz quartet and performed throughout Florida and Georgia, including Downtown Disney’s Pleasure Island Jazz Company, the House of Blues Orlando, Nikki Beach Miami, Churchill Grounds Atlanta and Sambuca in Buckhead.

Later, having moved to NYC, Ms. Farnsworth performed regularly with Harold Mabern Jr, Joseph Farnsworth, Eric Alexander, John Webber, Sharp Radway and Anthony Wonsey. Oftentimes, she was a featured vocalist with the Harold Mabern Jr Trio at the Village Vanguard, Dizzy’s Coca-Cola Club and clubs around the world including Greece, Vienna, Russia and Italy.

In addition to the music, Ms. Wrobleski is an avid painter. Her portrait of jazz legend, Harold Mabern Jr is on display at Smalls Jazz Club NYC, a portrait of Teddy Wilson is hanging on the walls at Mezzrow Jazz Club in NYC, as well as a mural at the famed Harlem restaurant, Charlie’s Bar & Kitchen.

Sunday, August 21st: Legends of Jazz Presents the Music of Cole Porter *** SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ****
2023-08-20 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Cole Porter.

Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary Broadway composer, as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time.

Oh, and they’ll also play their behinds off!

Thursday, August 24th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Owner Tamara Fuller
2023-08-24 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
