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. This week, we’ve got singer/songwriter EllaBeth, who will be here ALL MONTH LONG, herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Robbie Danzie is a masterful and distinguished international singer, actress, songwriter, and television/film content creator who earned a prestigious membership designation with SAG-AFTRA early in her career and has maintained her status for a breadth of contributions to the art of entertainment around the world. Robbie was born in the Midwestern […]
Saturday Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Gabriela Anders was born to music amidst the grace, paradox and tradition of Argentina. Her father is a noted jazz saxophonist, her grandfather was a classical violinist, and her grandmother a piano teacher. Gabriela studied classical guitar and piano at the Conservatory in Buenos Aires, but her father's jazz influence ultimately […]
A multi-GRAMMY-winning jazz and gospel organist, Bobby Sparks II is best known as a member of the band Snarky Puppy, and as a longtime collaborator with gospel leader Kirk Franklin. Following his debut with Franklin in the early '90s, he was a member of Roy Hargrove's RH Factor, and played alongside a mix of jazz, […]
Event time: 6pm - 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Velvet Note presents a free, entertaining and educational program that answers the question, "What is jazz?" In this fascinating hour, we explore the unique elements of jazz, what makes it different from other music, and lots of insider […]
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. This week, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]
Friday and Saturday Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. The Velvet Note is honored to kick off Jazz Appreciation Month with incomparable voice of Lori Williams! Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 […]
SEATS AVAILABLE AT 9:30!! Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 years of experience. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performance at music festivals have taken her to Europe (Austria, Germany, […]
Event time: 6pm - 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Velvet Note presents a free, entertaining and educational program that answers the question, "What is jazz?" In this fascinating hour, we explore the unique elements of jazz, what makes it different from other music, and lots of insider […]
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. This week, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]
Friday and Saturday Showtimes: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Nabaté Isles is a Grammy-winning trumpeter as well as a composer and producer, born and raised in New York City. Nabaté is releasing his second album called, En Motion, to be released on Ropeadope Records on January 27, 2023. The album features the core lineup of Sam Barsh […]
ONE SHOW ONLY @ 7:00pm. Legends of Jazz Series presents a celebration of the music of Thelonius Monk! Justin Varnes and his quartet will guide guests–in engaging, narrative form– through the life of this legendary pianist as well as the impact that he had on the legacy of jazz. It’s like taking in a concert […]
Event time: 6pm - 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Velvet Note presents a free, entertaining and educational program that answers the question, "What is jazz?" In this fascinating hour, we explore the unique elements of jazz, what makes it different from other music, and lots of insider […]
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. This week, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM “A heart as big as her remarkable voice”-- JAZZ POLICE “Stunningly timeless, immediate. Zuraitis transformed her voice, opening many musical blades like a Swiss Army knife of singing; bright and light, then powerful and passionate.”-- NIPPERTOWN “Zuraitis showcases superb songcraft.”-- DOWNBEAT A GRAMMY-nominated musician and vocal chameleon, New […]
SUNDAY SHOW TIME: 7:00PM. Igor Saavedra is the pioneer of the extended-range bass guitar. Igor is a prominent Latin American bassist who is known as a virtuoso, educator, and extended-range bass innovator. In addition to giving many clinics and master classes, he has performed with a wide range of artists.Igor Saavedra is a prominent Latin […]
Event time: 6pm - 7pm. (before Open Mic Jam) In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Velvet Note presents a free, entertaining and educational program that answers the question, "What is jazz?" In this fascinating hour, we explore the unique elements of jazz, what makes it different from other music, and lots of insider […]
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. This week, we’ve got trumpeter/Singer Michael Cruse! herding the cats, so you know it’s gonna be hot! And come hungry and thirsty–we roll out […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. For any musician at that time to perform with what was then the hottest Jazz Fusion movement band in the world; Weather Report and Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters was only reserved for the elite and most accomplished musicians. In November 1973 his college band The Pyramids opened a concert for Weather […]
SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. “In one performance, California-born, New York-based vocalist Shayna Steele unleashed enough voltage to light up the West End.” — London Jazz News One of the greatest singing sensations of our time, known from recordings with Snarky Puppy and Moby and a host of other stars, Shayna Steele takes flight on her […]
ONE SHOW ONLY 7:00PM. Eric Robert Lewis (born May 13, 1973), popularly known as ELEW, is an American jazz pianist who has found cross-over success playing rock and pop music. He is known for his unconventional and physical playing style, which eschews a piano bench and includes reaching inside the piano lid to pull at […]
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