Saturday, August 10th: One Special Evening with Trumpeter Ken Trimmons and Guitarist Patrick Arthur
2024-08-10 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Trumpeter Dr. Ken Trimmons and Guitarist Patrick Arthur put their jazz talents together for an incredible evening of subtle arrangements, romantic overtones and musical elegance.

Sunday, August 11th: How to Listen to Jazz ***SOLD OUT!! SOLD OUT!! ****
2024-08-11 19:00 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7pm. Drummer and band leader Justin Varnes will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through experiences in learning to listen to and love this unique American art form. It’s like taking in a concert and taking a jazz history class at the same time. Special Guest: Pianist Louis Heriveaux. THIS is the session you’ve been waiting for if you want to finally “get” jazz. All Legends of Jazz Subscribers welcomed at no charge. Other guests, make your reservations below.

Thursday, August 15th: Open Mic Jam!
2024-08-15 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
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. 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. Hosted by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for talent!

Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th: The William Green Trio
2024-08-16 12:00 - 2024-08-17 12:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
Friday and Saturday SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. William Green is an extraordinary musical artist that captures and expresses the sentiments of a generation. He is continuously expanding his horizons to make an impact on society by creating a union between music and life. Through his music, he has allowed different genres of contemporary jazz, rhythm and blues, pop and gospel to integrate into a new and unique form.

Sunday, August 18th: Jazz Guitarist Blake Aaron
2024-08-18 19:00 - 22:45 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
7:00pm and 9:00pm SHOWTIMES. Following in the footsteps of the smash album Color and Passion, which had THREE #1 Billboard singles and one #1 Song of the Year on the Radiowave charts for the year 2019, Blake Aaron’s new album release, Love and Rhythm rockets out of the gate with another THREE #1 Billboard singles, “Feels So Right,” “Dreamland,” and “She’s the One.”

A Billboard #1 producer himself as well as artist with his self-produced, silky-smooth “Fall for You,” as well as producing Billboard #1 songs for other artists, Aaron also teams up with hit producers Darren Rahn for the #1 Billboard single, “Groovers and Shakers,” the #1 for all of 2019 Radiowave single, “Drive,” with Greg Manning for the #1 Billboard single “Feels So Right,” and with fellow hitmaker Adam Hawley for TWO #1 Billboard singles, “Sunday Strut,” featuring saxophonist Najee, and the most recent #1 hit, “Dreamland.”

Join us for this intimate musical event with Blake and his band!

Thursday, August 22nd: Open Mic Jam!
2024-08-22 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday and Saturday, August 23rd & 24th: Saxophonist Deon Yates
2024-08-23 19:30 - 2024-08-24 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Deon Yates has been entertaining audiences all over the United States and the world all of his life. Deon started playing music at the age of eight at Guyton elementary school on the east side of Detroit. From there he went on to Remus Robinson middle school where he was introduced to jazz by teachers Donald Washington and Hosea Taylor whom Deon credits as being his musical father. Taylor took Deon under his wing and the rest is history.

As a saxophone player, Deon is one of the few instrumentalists to master the circular breathing technique that allows him to hold one single note without stopping for longer than 5 minutes, it is a show stopper you must see and hear to believe. Deon has toured nationally with the original number one Dave Matthews Band Tribute “The Tripping Billies” based out of Rochester, NY and seamlessly covered the style of Leroi Moore. And with the release of his new CD “In Time” and is a current artist on the upcoming compilation cd from U S Smooth Jazz. He can be heard on local area radio and several Internet radio sites.

Thursday, August 29th: Open Mic Jam, with Special Guest Dana Thomas!
2024-08-29 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, August 30th and Saturday, August 31st: Ray Howard Band's Celebration of Earth, Wind and Fire!
2024-08-30 19:30 - 2024-08-31 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Do you remember? This is it! Our 2024, Labor Day Earth, Wind and Fire celebration is back and the Ray Howard Band does it like no one else. Yup–you can get your tickets one year in advance and these show sell out within days, so get your reservations now!

Wednesday and Thursday, September 4th & 5th: GRAMMY Winner Lionel Cole
2024-09-04 19:00 - 22:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:00pm and 9:00pm. As the only son of the legendary Freddy Cole (and nephew of the Great Nat King Cole and cousin of Natalie Cole), Lionel Cole encapsulates the best of the swingy, velvety sound of the great Cole family, featuring many original arrangements adapted to the era and genre.

Lionel is an American soul with a jazz heart and blues attitude. He’s platinum selling, award winning, Fulbright lecturer, a highly-rated finalist on NBC’s The Voice, as well as an internationally acclaimed entertainer, Los Angeles music doctor, high- profile multi-instrumentalist. He possesses a smooth baritone voice from the new generation of the iconic “Cole” Family. In this fundraising performance, Lionel will sing tunes from the catalogs of Stevie Wonder, Wilson Pickett, Motown hits, and others, including his own compositions.

His shows feature the great songs of the Jazz age as well as the Pop and Soul music of the day that changed his life, all played with a Jazz sensibility and that signature Cole flair for arrangement.

Wednesday, September 4th & 5th: American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard! *** CALL AT 855.5.VELVET ***
2024-09-04 19:00 - 2024-09-05 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:00PM AND 9:00PM. Join us for The Velvet Note’s Exclusive, Celebrity-Studded Gala, Starring American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard!

Watch Ruben’s message HERE.

Christopher Ruben Studdard (born September 12, 1978), is an American R&B, popand gospel singer. He rose to fame as winner of the second season of American Idol and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Superstar”.

In the years following Idol, Ruben has released six studio albums, including his platinum-selling debut, Soulful, and the top-selling gospel follow-up, I Need an Angel. He is most well-known for his recording career, which has produced hits including “Flying Without Wings”, “Sorry 2004”, and “Change Me”. Ruben has also segued into television and stage work. Most notably, he toured with Robin Givens in the comedy-drama I Need a Hug, and starred as Fats Waller in a national tour revival of Ain’t Misbehavin, which spawned a Grammy-nominated soundtrack.

Ruben continues to tour in various avenues – most primarily with his band, performing his catalogue of music plus a few timeless classics. In 2023, Ruben will embark on a national tour with close friend and fellow American Idol alum Clay Aiken, as the duo celebrate the 20th anniversary of their run on Idol.

Friday, September 6th: Roman Street
2024-09-06 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. These top fan favorites are back at The Velvet Note –with their quartet–for an evening of great festivity and song!

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. Whether performing as a guitar duo, or with a backing band, Roman Street astounds with music that appeals to fans of many genres.

VIP Seating also available– call 855.5.VELVET

Saturday, September 7th: Soul and Hip-Hop Band Sonic Communion
2024-09-07 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. SONIC COMMUNION is a 4-piece soul and hip hop band based in Atlanta, ga. the group features a drummer, bassist, keyboardist and a dynamic vocalist named Deion, blending soulful melodies with hip hop rhythms to create a sound that’s both fresh and timeless. Known for their smooth grooves and captivating live performances, SONIC COMMUNION brings together the best of both genres, delivering a musical experience that’s both emotionally powerful and rhythmically engaging. They’ve become a standout act in the Atlanta music scene, drawing fans with their authentic sound and tight musicianship.

Sunday, September 8th: The Birthday Celebration of John Coltrane
2024-09-08 18:30 - 22:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. September is Coltrane’s birthday month, and we are here for it, as we’ve been for over a decade. This year, GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Kebbi Williams leads his band in an anthology of Coltrane’s works, especially those from the latter part of his career (Crescent, Expression, etc.).

Grammy award winning tenor saxophonist Kebbi Williams is one of contemporary music’s whirlwind improvisers. The imaginative multi-instrumentalist/ composer/producer/arranger/teacher resists categorization. His innovative sound dives, blends and jumpstarts all music genres. Kebbi bends it to his will with his robust, distinct blasts. His playing and compositions create a sound that is uniquely and undeniably his own. Avant-garde jazz, hip-hop, Afro-beat, gospel, electronica, classical and fiery rock are all loops that Kebbi interweaves with passion and edge.

The Atlanta native received both an undergraduate degree and Master’s in Jazz Studies from prestigious Howard University. At the age of 22, he won the Jazz Instrumental Soloist Category (college division) award from Downbeat Magazine. Kebbi launched his professional career as a much in demand studio and touring musician. OutKast, the legendary Donald Byrd, Cee-lo Green, Mos Def, drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts, Bilal, Oteil Burbridge, Me’Shell Ndegeocello, Russell Gunn, Julie Dexter and iconic Betty Carter are among the elite musicians and vocalists who jumped off Kebbi’s unique horn. He is also an original member and presently touring for the ninth year with the Tedeschi Trucks Band (with whom he won the Grammy in 2012 in the Blues Album category.)

Friday, September 13th: John "JSaxx" Watkins
2024-09-13 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. John Watkins, a.k.a. “JSaxx”, was born in Cleveland Ohio He developed his love for music at the early age of 8 by listening to his father Rev. John C. Watkins, his uncle Lamar Gaines and his grandfather Charles Pace. Following in his family’s footsteps J Saxx picked up the saxophone and never put it down. Having the opportunity to enroll into the Cleveland School of Arts, allowed J Saxx to expand his knowledge of wind instruments as well as music theory and music production.

Some of J Saxx earlier influences stemmed from local sensations like Russell Thompson, Kenny Legrand and Eddie Baccus, Jr. to National recording artist Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Grover Washington Jr.,Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Everett Harp, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Cecil Rucker, Eric Gould, Michael Becker, Joshua Redman, Kenny

Garrett, David Sandborn, Kenny G, and Thelonius Monk. After Leading his band Notes and Sounds performing at several events as well as TV programs like FOX8 morning show, Jazz saxophonist and recording artist John “J Saxx” Watkins is launched his solo career.

Johns sound truly represents that common fabric that unifies all music across many mediums, from traditional Jazz to old school R&B, pop to fusion/rock; music that reaches all generations and age groups from both ends of the spectrum. They present new platform laced with a familiar touch of the old, connecting all genres of music through one unified platform. J Saxx has shared the stage with the Whispers, GC Cameron and the Temptations, performed at the Black Heritage Festival in Kentucky, he has also performed musical production play starring movie actor Leon.

Saturday, September 14th: Singer Karen Bryant
2024-09-14 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Karen Bryant is an exciting, entertaining and engaging entertainer. This singer-songwriter has a warm, passionate spirit and a powerful, soulful voice. Her vocal stylings are influenced by various artists of many genres and a strong belief in a positive message in music.

Karen is a featured vocalist at various events and venues throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area as well as nationally and internationally. Her musical journey has also afforded her the opportunity to share stages with Jazz vocalist Maysa, R&B singer Evelyn “Champagne” King, trumpeter Tom Browne, keyboardist Bobby Lyle, saxophonist Marion Meadows, guitarist Eric Essix and the legendary, Multi-Grammy Award winning band The Yellowjackets just to name a Few. She also performed on the local stage at the Atlanta Jazz Festival and at the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in Aruba. Karen has several original recordings including a solo project appropriately entitled “Now It’s Time”… for it is truly her time to shine.

Thursday, September 19th: Open Mic Jam!
2024-09-19 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
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. Come out and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band, or take the stage all on your own. Bring your skills, bring date, bring your instrument, bring your clapping hands, and join the fun. Hosted by club owner Tamara Fuller and she’s always on the hunt for new talent!

Friday, September 20th: Billboard #1 Artist Slim Gambill
2024-09-20 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. He started rocking out as a kid, found jazz early and wound up playing in a country band.

Clearly, Jason “Slim” Gambill is not one to be constrained by limitations. Or expectations.

The Nebraska-born, Colorado-raised guitarist is, of course, best known for his 13 years of working with country hitmakers Lady A, a key adjunct in the trio’s rise to multi-platinum, award-winning fame thanks to his hot licks and his trademark two-foot-long braids. But Gambill draws from a deep musical well, and his recent albums — FAKE JAZZ & THEME SONGS, LCD — as well as his buoyant new single “Up” and music that’s to come are the work of someone with endless ambition and no boundaries on his ambitions or imagination.

Saturday, September 21st: The Mark Adams Trio
2024-09-21 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “Live Life with Passion” is Mark Adams’ motto for the new Jazz generation. Adams served as the music director for the legendary producer/composer Roy Ayers for thirty years. This Baltimore native, son of professional musicians, and world class Jazz and Soul pianist began music training at five years old when Velma Adams, his mother and a former music instructor, sat him down at the piano. Seven years later his family re-located to New York City where his late father, the renowned Broadway classical woodwind player Kenneth Adams, inspired him to study classical music and jazz at the Greenwich Village School of Music and to consider a career as a pianist.

Adams is a composer and musical director and regularly performs throughout the U.S., Cuba, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, Turkey, Japan and China with jazz legend and mentor Roy Ayers (whom he calls his surrogate father). He has toured with many other renowned artists including Ron Carter, Ronnie Laws, Hugh Masekela, the late Lou Rawls, Bobbie Humphrey, Angela Bofil, Jon Lucien, Lonnie Liston Smith, Lela Hathaway, Dave Valentine, Wayne Henderson and tap dance sensation, Savion Glover. He has performed with R&B artists Erika Badu, Mary J. Blige, Maysa, Bilal, Jocelyn Brown, Queen Latifa and DJ Pete Rock. Adams also debuted as on Broadway in the musical ‘Five Guys Named Moe’ and ‘The Color Purple’ and in numerous off-Broadway productions, including in Frankfort, Germany.

Mark Adams’ live sound, ‘Fresh & New,’ is “the beginning of the new movement of Souljazz, transport[ing] Jazz away from the Smooth Jazz format” and in 2010 Adams began touring under his own name. Adams has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance from City College, City University of New York (CUNY) and a Master of Arts from Queens College – City University of New York (CUNY). He is a faculty member at York College (CUNY) in New York where he teaches music theory and jazz history, music appreciation, beginning and advanced piano techniques (classical and jazz), jazz styles and techniques, jazz improvisation, keyboard harmony, and advanced harmony – forms and analysis.

Thursday, September 26th: Open Mic Jam! *** RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER ***
2024-09-26 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States

Friday, September 27th: The Larry Jackson Quartet
2024-09-27 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Larry Jackson is an Atlanta-based jazz and soul saxophonist. He has over 20 years of performance experience, including performances with Aretha Franklin, and K.C. and the Sunshine Band. Larry has recorded with many artists, including 38 Special, Arrested Development, and Earth Wind and Fire. In later years he performed on stage with Peabo Bryson, Kenny Loggins, Jennifer Holiday, Bill Watrous, Aretha Franklin, the late Ali Ollie Woodson (Temptations), Jean Carn, Marc Russo (YellowJackets), Pieces of a Dream, Spyro Gyra, Roy Hargrove, Ronnie Laws and Mary Wilson (Supremes). He recorded with Peabo Bryson, 38 Special, (Hamilton) Bohannon, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Arrested Development, Anne G, L.A. & Babyface, Luther Barnes, Miguel Romero, Anthony Lockett (Cameo), and Vance Taylor (Earth Wind & Fire). Larry also performed on various tv-series such as “In The Heat of the Night” and “I’ll Fly Away”, where he served as technical director to actor-singer Dorian Harewood. He worked as stage producer for the musicals “Bessie’s Blues” and Mary Wilson’s “Beehive”, and appears as a nightclub-musician in Tyler Perry’s “Media’s Family Reunion”.

Saturday, September 28th: Singer and Guitarist Michael K
2024-09-28 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “For one person or one thousand, my performance remains passionate.” Michael K. is a guitarist and singer performing in the Metro-atlanta area for 5 years. A native New Yorker, he co-owns a live sound and studio production company, as well as leadership of his own versatile band. Michael K performs a broad spectrum of originals and covers, from Chicago, Frank Sinatra, to Dave Matthews and Maroon 5, all demographics can dance, tap their feet, and appreciate heartfelt lyrics and good vibes.

Sunday, September 29th: Joe Gransden's Tribute to Tony Bennett
2024-09-29 18:30 - 22:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 6:30pm & 8:30pm.

SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Anthony Dominick Benedetto (August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023), known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer. He received many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Bennett was named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree and founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, New York. He sold more than 50 million records worldwide and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Who better to pay tribute to this legendary performer than Atlanta’s consummate jazzman, Joe Gransden! Joe has already performed worldwide and released 14 CDs under his own name. Renowned first for the hard bop approach of his trumpet, Gransden’s singing voice has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra.

This one-of-a-kind performance is brought to The Velvet Note, and tickets will go fast. Get yours today!

**** Thursday, October 3rd: CLOSED for Quarterly Inventory ***
2024-10-03 08:00 - 22:00

Friday, October 4th: Award-Winning Singer Joyce Licorish
2024-10-04 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Joyce Licorish is a creative visionary with a unique ability for storytelling through writing, speaking, film and music. She is a public speaker, voice actress, and vocalist known internationally and nationally for performing Jazz, R&B, Opera and Soul, she has been opener for Chaka, Babyface, Isleys, Boyz II Men and more , she is the Winner of Cobb idol 2021 and the voice of Subway.

Saturday, October 5th: Master Percussionist Bradie Speller
2024-10-05 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. A master percussionist and rhythm programmer, who now, as a result of his early interest and exploration of electronic percussion instruments, finds himself at the forefront of the current electronic percussion age.

Bradie’s unique style of African and Latin drumming carried him into live performances and recording sessions with musical heavy weights such as: Cecil Taylor; Weather Report; Herbie Hancock; Jon Lucien; Tina Turner; The Sylvers; The Pyramids; Tarika Blue; Alphonse Mouzon; Leslie Uggams; Peter Erskine; Lannie Kazan; Ryo Kawasaki ; Edwin Starr; Mary Wells & many others too numerous to name. Bradie has toured the world exciting crowds with his powerful solos and overall showmanship. Bradie Speller is the leader of Climate Change, a musical venture he calls “Social Music” which blends Jazz, R&B, Fusion, Latin and Classical to reshape what was called Jazz bringing it into the 21st Century.

Thursday, October 10th: Open Mic Jam Hosted by Saxophonist Dwan Bosman
2024-10-10 20:00 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
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. 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!

Friday, October 11th: Kevin Bales and the Junior Jazz Foundation Rising Stars
2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:00PM AND 9:00PM. GRAMMY-Nominated pianist Kevin Bales leads an all-star cast of young musicians at The Velvet Note! The Junior Jazz Foundation of Hilton Head was formed to preserve Jazz through education and live performance. The spirit of The Junior Jazz Foundation is to make sure that schools and promising young artists get the instruments, music lessons, and facilities they need. It ensures that young musicians are endowed with scholarships to fulfill their American musical heritage.The rising stars are formed each year through a nomination process, and perform to inform people about the non-profit mission of the JJF and to help raise money for scholarships and outreach programs.

Musicians are:

Trent Patten: Trumpet (from South Carolina now residing in Atlanta)

Reed Jorgensen: Sax (Atlanta based, currently at Ga Tech)

Isaac Lourie: Guitar (just started at Berklee College of Music in Boston)

Kenneth St. Hillaire: Bass (South Carolina)

Mimi Terry: Piano (Knoxville, student of Eric Reed and Donald Brown)

Keegan Mack: Drums (Tallahassee, student of Leon Anderson)

Saturday, October 12th: The Justin Ruff Quartet
2024-10-12 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Hip Hop and R&B are a match made in musical heaven, but what happens when a formally trained Jazz vocalist enters the chat? You get Justin Ruff — a singer/songwriter who’s here to prove that R&B could never die.

He’s got a thing for acoustic sets and he’s giving us a front row seat to an intimate experience with his latest EP “Sessions Vol. 1.” Smooth vocals float over stripped down instrumentation for just over 11 mins of melodic bliss.

He even launched his hand-poured candle line, Justin Ruff Candle Co., to help set the vibe and create a fully immersive listening experience.

Justin has shared stages with everyone from Ginuwine to Queen Naija and he’s ready to share his most personal work with you.

Watch Justin Ruff perform on Atlanta & Company HERE.

To keep up with performances, purchase candles or simply get to know more about the man behind the sound, visit justinruffmusic.com

Sunday, October 13th: Jazz and Gospel Singer Melvin Myles
2024-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | The Velvet Note Main Stage, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 30005, United States
SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Melvin Kindall Myles, an accomplished vocal artist from Atlanta, GA, has carved a niche for himself in the music industry with his versatile and powerful voice that spans across multiple genres, including Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Classical. His journey in music began at a young age, singing in his local church choir, where he first discovered his passion for gospel music. This early exposure laid the foundation for his diverse musical career, allowing him to develop a unique style that combines the soulfulness of gospel with the complexity of jazz and the emotional depth of blues.

After years of honing his craft, Melvin emerged as a solo artist, captivating audienceswith his emotive performances and profound lyrical content. His music, deeply rooted inpersonal experiences and social commentary, resonates with a wide range of listeners,earning him a respected place among contemporary vocal artists.

Beyond his solo endeavors, Melvin Myles has found a kindred spirit in Rabbi MicahLapidus, a renowned songwriter and composer known for his spiritual and inspirationalcompositions. Together, they form a dynamic duo, traveling across the country to sharetheir music and messages of love, equality, and equity for all. Their collaboration is notjust a musical journey but a mission to heal and unite communities through the power ofmusic.Their performances, often described as a blend of musical excellence and social activism, have touched the hearts of many, fostering a sense of community and understanding among diverse audiences. Through their songs, Melvin and Rabbi Lapidus advocate for a world where love transcends boundaries, and equality and equity are not just ideals but realities.As a vocal artist, Melvin Myles continues to push the boundaries of his art, exploringnew genres and themes in his music. His commitment to his craft and his dedication tosocial causes have made him a beloved figure in the music scene and beyond. Witheach performance, he strives to bring a little more light into the world, using his voice asa tool for change and inspiration.In the ever-evolving landscape of music, Melvin Myles stands out as a beacon of hopeand a reminder of the power of art to transform lives. His journey is a testament to theimpact one individual can make, blending talent and passion with a deep commitment tomaking the world a better place for all.
