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SUMMARY:Friday\, December 2nd:  Tony Hightower's Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz…Real Jazz. With years of experience as a musical performer and actor with familiar roots that place him firmly within the music’s firmament\, Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started on this benevolent turn in his journey. And he is bringing a lot of young people with him. \n\n\n\n​His sophomore project\, LEGACY\, finds Hightower exploring Jazz vocal stylings from a dazzling prism of angles. The 10-song album moves confidently and assuredly from original compositions such as the soulful scat-laced “All to the Good\,” the seductive Brazilian bossa nova of “Rendezvous” and the tender carnal Jarreau-esque love beg “I Need You” to swingin’ covers of Earth\, Wind & Fire’s classic Skip Scarborough-penned “Can’t Hide Love\,” a mean shuffle boogie groove through Al Green’s “Love and Happiness” and a smoldering upright bass accompanied tiptoe through the 1929 Andy Razaf standard “Gee\, Baby\, Ain’t I Good To You” made further famous in 1944 by one of Hightower’s greatest and earliest Jazz vocal heroes\, Nat “King” Cole. That one’ll make the women wiggle.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-december-2nd-tony-hightowers-christmas/
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, December 3rd:  The Terence Harper Project
DESCRIPTION:Terence Harper is a jazz trumpeter who shares a legacy via large\, musical family.  He is a pillar of the jazz musician family of Atlanta\, and travels the world leading bands and other musical projects.  This Saturday night\, he puts his own unique stamp on the music and the great band that joins him on stage.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-december-3rd-the-terence-harper-project/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T193000
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SUMMARY:Friday and Saturday\, December 9th and 10th:  The Legendary Larry Carlton's FINAL WORLD TOUR
DESCRIPTION:****Purchase Tickets Below**** \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n2022 is Larry Carlton’s Final World Tour\, and he’s making a last stop at THE VELVET NOTE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe impressive career of jazz guitarist Larry Carlton dates back more than 30 years. During the 1970s and 1980s\, Carlton served as a session player with some of the biggest and most respected names in the music industry\, covering a vast musical terrain. Although often referred to as a “smooth” jazz musician\, he aptly played everything from rock\, pop\, folk\, and jazz to country\, gospel\, and R&B. His credits include work with the likes of John Lennon\, Steely Dan\, Joni Mitchell\, Ray Charles\, Barbra Streisand\, and hundreds of others. At the height of his career as a session player\, he contributed to more than 500 recordings per year and\, in total\, played on more than 100 gold albums. He furthermore worked on numerous film and television soundtracks\, including the theme from the show Hill Street Blues\, which won a Grammy Award in 1981 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. \n\n\n\nAll the while\, Carlton gained recognition for his own work in the studio and on stage. After securing a major-label contract in 1977\, he recorded several solo albums and\, in March of 2002\, at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles\, won the prize with fellow guitarist Steve Lukather for Best Pop Instrumental Album for No Substitutions: Live in Osaka. \n\n\n\nLawrence Eugene Carlton was born on March 2\, 1948\, in Torrance\, California. He displayed an aptitude for music early in life. Picking up the guitar at the age of six\, he subsequently discovered jazz while in junior high school after hearing the album Moment of Truth by the Gerald Wilson Big Band\, featuring guitarist Joe Pass. As a high school student\, Carlton also gravitated toward players such as Barney Kessel\, Wes Montgomery\, and B. B. King\, as well as saxophonist John Coltrane. He was influenced in particular by Coltrane’s classic album from 1962 entitled Ballads. \n\n\n\nLawrence Eugene Carlton was born on March 2\, 1948\, in Torrance\, California. He displayed an aptitude for music early in life. Picking up the guitar at the age of six\, he subsequently discovered jazz while in junior high school after hearing the album Moment of Truth by the Gerald Wilson Big Band\, featuring guitarist Joe Pass. As a high school student\, Carlton also gravitated toward players such as Barney Kessel\, Wes Montgomery\, and B. B. King\, as well as saxophonist John Coltrane. He was influenced in particular by Coltrane’s classic album from 1962 entitled Ballads. \n\n\n\nThroughout the early 1960s\, Carlton honed his skills playing club gigs and taking on occasional studio work in and around Los Angeles. In 1968 he released his debut album\, With a Little Help from My Friends\, which proved a success among critics and colleagues. Immediately\, the entertainment/media industry took notice\, and the young guitarist landed a job playing with a group of singers\, the Going Thing\, for radio and television commercials. In that same year Carlton toured with the group the Fifth Dimension. Then\, during the middle of his second year as a professional\, he was appointed musical director for the Emmy-nominated children’s television show Mrs. Alphabet. With this gig\, Carlton additionally displayed his acting skills as “Larry Guitar\,” the show’s co-star. \n\n\n\nBy 1970 Carton was regarded as a solid session player\, and his early studio dates included work for pop stars such as Vicki Carr\, Andy Williams\, and the Partridge Family. In 1971 he accepted an offer to join the legendary jazz/rock group the Crusaders\, remaining with the band until 1976. In between touring and making records with the Crusaders\, Carlton\, who released his second album\, Singing/Playing\, in 1973\, continued to contribute to the recordings of other artists. \n\n\n\nFeaturing:  Larry Carlton (lead guitar)\, Barry Green (trombone)\, Gary Novak (drums)\, Ernest Tibbs (bass)\, Mark Stephens (keys)\, and Mark Douthit (saxophone).
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-and-saturday-december-3rd-and-4th-the-legendary-larry-carlton/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:JUST ADDED!!   Saturday\, December 10th @ 2:00pm:   Larry Carlton's Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:The Masterclass of Masterclasses! Multi-GRAMMY award winner Larry Carlton sits down with friends and fans to talk turkey about…well\, anything you’d like. He’ll show you his ways\, sign your merch\, and discuss the ins and outs of longevity in the music business.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/just-added-saturday-december-10th-200pm-larry-carltons-masterclass/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, December 11th:  The Andy Nevala Quartet
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:00pm and 9:00pm.  As Director of Jazz Studies at Jacksonville State University\, Dr. Andy Nevala currently directs the Downbeat Award Winning Jazz Ensemble I (2015)\, Jazz Ensemble III\, Jazz Ensemble IV\, the Latin Ensemble\, oversees the Jazz Combo program\, produces the annual Jazz Festival (in it’s 11th year)\, and teaches Jazz piano lessons. As Director of Jazz Studies\, he has overseen the JSU Jazz program more than double in size during his time at JSU\, with performances in the community\, at regional and international festivals\, and Middle and High Schools in the Southeast region. \n\n\n\nAndy has been recognized by Downbeat magazine on 10 different occasions\, winning individual Downbeat Music Awards for composition (2002)\, arranging (2003)\, and performing/directing (2000\, 2001\, 2002\, 2015).  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAndy has recorded on over 20 CDs released in the US\, Japan\, and South America\, most recently New West Records “Big Band of Brothers”\, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Jazz Charts\, and “Three Times Two”\, released on the Girod record label out of New Orleans.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-december-11th-the-andy-nevala-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, December 15th:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Actor Eric Moore
DESCRIPTION:Have you tried Open Mic Jam at the Atlanta area’s #1 rated jazz club? It’s like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out to to The Velvet Note and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-december-1st-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-actor-eric-moore/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T190000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Evening\, December 18th:  Christmas with Toni Byrd
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Christmas with award-winning singer and actress Toni Byrd\, featuring Louis Heriveaux (piano)\, Kevin Smith (bass) and Charles Nesbitt\, III (drums).
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-evening-december-18th-christmas-with-toni-byrd/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T200000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, December 22nd:  Open Mic Jam Hosted by Singer/Actor Eric Moore
DESCRIPTION:Have you tried Open Mic Jam at the Atlanta area’s #1 rated jazz club? It’s like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out to to The Velvet Note and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you!  And this month\, entry is only $5.00 per person– our holiday gift to you!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-december-8th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-singer-actor-eric-moore%ef%bf%bc/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221223T193000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, December 23rd:  Yolanda Rabun's Songs of Holiday Cheer
DESCRIPTION:Backed by a flawless rhythm section\, get in the spirit as National Recording Artist Yolanda Rabun performs her rendition of seasonal tunes during “Songs of Holiday Cheer” a signature show with a diverse holiday repertoire. You loved her four sold-out Velvet Note Nancy Wilson tribute performances in 2019\, now let her rich contralto warm your heart with an evening of holiday classics fit for the season.   \n\n\n\nAn extraordinarily gifted storyteller with a soul-drenched jazz voice\, Atlanta native chanteuse Yolanda Rabun is also an ASCAP Publisher and BMI songwriter with three full studio albums with chart-topping singles under her belt (SO REAL\, CHRISTMASTIME\, HOLD ON TO YOUR DREAMS\, YOLANDA). She is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (GRAMMYS) and includes her 2021 Holiday Pops with the North Carolina Symphony performance as a personal favorite.  \n\n\n\nYolanda played the Atlanta Jazz Festival and others in Hawaii\, South Korea\, Japan\, and the States. She also amazed sold-out crowds at the acclaimed Blues Alley Jazz in Washington DC\, Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood\, CA\, and New York’s Lincoln Center. Yolanda collaborated with the late Soul singer Isaac Hayes and American Idol’s Clay Aiken. She opened for Jennifer Holiday\, Lalah Hathaway\, Stephanie Mills\, the legendary Ron Isley and the Isley Brothers\, KEM\, and the fantastic entertainer Sheila E. Yolanda has also appeared in numerous television commercials and industrials.    \n\n\n\nWith an energetic personality and joyful spirit\, Yolanda successfully manages her music and life as a wife\, mother\, music entrepreneur\, motivational speaker\, professional AEA actor\, and practicing Corporate Attorney. Yolanda is a modern-day Renaissance woman\, get ready for an evening of delight!    For more information about Yolanda\, go to http://yolandarabun.com
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-december-23rd-yolanda-rabuns-songs-of-holiday-cheer/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221229T200000
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, December 29th:   Open Mic Jam Hosted by Actor/Singer Eric Moore  ***  SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!! ***
DESCRIPTION:Have you tried Open Mic Jam at the Atlanta area’s #1 rated jazz club? It’s like Karaoke\, but much\, much better. Come out to to The Velvet Note and listen to or jam with our extraordinary house band\, or take the stage all on your own. And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out our delicious house and bar specialities for the week\, just for you! And this month\, entry is only $5.00 per person– our holiday gift to you! \n\n\n\n******   SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!  ****
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-december-29th-open-mic-jam-hosted-by-actor-singer-eric-moore/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221230T193000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, December 30th:  Groove Centric
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:30PM.  Groove Centric is synonymous with melodic entertainment across genres.  Collectively\, Groove Centric’s members have played with artists such as Malcolm Jamal-Warner\, Monica\, Musiq Soulchild\, Jimmy Heath\, India Arie\,  \n\n\n\nJeff Lorber\, Oliver Lake\, Mighty Blues Kings\, Sonny Emory and Al Green to name a few. Their familiarity with a myriad of styles became recognizable by 2009\, the band was invited to headline several jazz festivals. Their evolution has given way to music that is now a complete embodiment of jazz\, neo-soul\, R&B\, blues\, pop\, and funk. As adept musicians\, Groove Centric will take you on a ride beginning with a classic Miles Davis song\, transition to the smooth sounds of Jill Scott and end by leaving you grooving to the head bopping funk of James Brown and Earth Wind and Fire. Groove Centric’s mission is to captivate you with their eclectic blend of R&B\, jazz and blues and leave you yearning for more.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-december-26th-groove-centric/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221231T193000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, December 31st:  New Years Eve Gala Featuring Master Percussionist Bradie Speller & Friends ***  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!  ****
DESCRIPTION:7:30pm – 1:00am. THIS is the place to be for an comfortable\, upscale\, yet enchanting evening of popular jazz and R&B\, accompanied by delicious food\, festive spirits and great conversation. Right in your own backyard–no need to comb the chilly streets of downtown to get your party on! \n\n\n\nYour ticket INCLUDES: \n\n\n\n– Concert tickets to enjoy the all-night performance of acclaimed Master Percussionist Bradie Speller\, with music for listening\, grooving and dancing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Comfortable seating in an intimate atmosphere– A champagne toast at midnight \n\n\n\n– Non-alcoholic beverages \n\n\n\n– Party favors \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA la CARTE (not included): \n\n\n\n-Appetizers\, entrees and desserts\, served to you at your table all night long \n\n\n\n-Bar beverages (beer\, wine and spirits) \n\n\n\n** SOLDOUT!!  SOLDOUT!!  SOLDOUT!!  SOLDOUT!!  ****
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-december-31st-new-years-eve-gala-featuring-master-percussionist-bradie-speller-friends/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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