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 […]
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 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, 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 on his musical legacy. It’s like taking in […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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- […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 evening of music by including songs by favorites like […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Come and enjoy an elegant evening of mingling, tasting, […]
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 and posting them online in the early days of […]
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 […]
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 ” (Trippin N Rhythm Records). Chieli & Special EFX’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*** 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 range of backgrounds to deliver a unique jazz experience. […]
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 […]
Billy Thornton was brought up in a family of musicians in South Georgia, Tifton to be specific. In the midst of farms, pickup trucks, and country music, Billy and his brothers went against the grain, learning all of the alternative rock radio hits, playing them in any coffee shop that would let them (there was […]
** SOLD OUT!! *** We are bringing the Ray Howard Band in for Spring Break, to do their tribute to the beloved Earth, Wind and Fire. This is not just a concert or a show–it’s a PARTY! Here’s your chance to get your jazz-funk-disco-soul groove on, accompanied by some of the hottest musicians around. Bandleader […]
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 […]
Friday, March 13th & Saturday, March 14th Showtime: 7:30pm and 9:30pm Tony Hightower was born into a musical family. His mother is Theresa Hightower, the Atlanta based Soul to Blues to Jazz singer. Tony says that growing up with his mother, who raised him as a single mom, meant he went to all her shows […]
Friday, March 13th & Saturday, March 14th Showtime: 7:30pm and 9:30pm Tony Hightower was born into a musical family. His mother is Theresa Hightower, the Atlanta based Soul to Blues to Jazz singer. Tony says that growing up with his mother, who raised him as a single mom, meant he went to all her shows […]
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 pianist and composer and the influence of his great album work Monk's Dream. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time, and…, oh… they’ll […]
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