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SUMMARY:Friday\, November 1st:  Singer Natasha Brown
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Natasha Brown\, a talented vocalist\, musician\, theater actress\, and songwriter\, captivates audiences and hearts with her gift. Her style\, a blend of jazz\, R&B\, and gospel influences\, resonates with emotion and authenticity. Natasha’s performances are marked by her expressive vocal delivery and mastery of reading the room\, creating a powerful connection with listeners. \n\n\n\nKnown for her dedication to her craft\, she continues to shine in Atlanta’s vibrant music scene\, earning recognition as a rising star.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-november-1st-singer-natasha-brown/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, November 2nd:  Dee Lucas--The Twenty Tour *** SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT !!  ***
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:30PM.  Celebrating 20 years as a recording artist\, international saxophonist Dee Lucas is the illustrious pied-piper of contemporary jazz music. He is celebrated and adored by audiences worldwide. \n\n\n\nNoted as the year of emergence for the creative\, in 2004\, Lucas embarked on the journey of what would become footprints of a music legacy–forming an independent record label known as Mo’ Better Recordings along with an all new music project. Having the reigns of creative control at his advantage\, Lucas launched and distributed the debut CD project\, “Remembrance\,” independently on the new label in 2005\, “Something To Ride 2\,” in 2007\, and produced 4 more projects (from 2010-2016) in collaboration with the Mo’ Better Recordings label…each record marked with serious charting status and industry recognition. Lucas accredited the success of each project to production heavyweights such as LA-based Lew Laing\, Jr.\, Grammy-Award winner Phil Davis. Joel Del Rosario\, TC Campbell and David P. Stevens. \n\n\n\nIn 2017\, Lucas merged his previous catalogs with his new parent company\, Dee Lucas Enterprises\, home of his brand new record label ODL Music. “Going Left\,” released in 2018\, garnered respectable success on several smooth jazz charts. In 2020\,”The Time Is Now” marked the artist’s 9th worldwide release which featured Adam Hawley\, Blake Aaron\, Darryl Williams\, David P. Stevens\, Lew Laing\, Jr.\, Gino Rosaria\, & George Freeman. In 2023\, “No Boundaries” spotlighted keyboardist Gino Rosari\, Blair Bryant\, Selina Albright\, and Ragan Whiteside. Singles from the CD garnered critical acclaim\, #1 smooth jazz chart positions\, and an indie soul award nomination. At the height of his career\, Lucas recently released the highly anticipated first single ‘Tighten Up’ from the upcoming project “TWENTY”!  The new single has garnered rave reviews worldwide which sets the stage for the album due to be released later year! \n\n\n\n*******   SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!   SOLD OUT !!!  ******
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-november-2nd-dee-lucas-the-twenty-tour/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, November 7th:  Open Mic Jam!
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-november-7th-open-mic-jam/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T193000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, November 8th:  Soulful Singer Italia
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY:   7:30pm.   “I got to know” is the solo project of International singer and songwriter\, Italia. Italia’s smooth\, powerful voice with her four octave range\, hails from her African-Italian heritage and musical influences from classical vocalists during her childhood in Rome\, Italy.  \n\n\n\nItalia’s sound mixes elements of the Classic Jazz tunes of Natalie Cole\, R&B of Beyonce\, and the Neo Soul of Erykah Badu\, with the vocal range of Minnie Riperton\, and Opera star Kathleen Battle.  \n\n\n\nItalia has performed throughout Europe and the US. She is featured on the new single “Looking for you” released in 2023. Her celebrity band members have opened on tour for the incomparable Stevie Wonder\, Jill Scott\,  \n\n\n\nThe SOS band\, El Debarge\, Mia\, Blu Cantrell\, Twista\, Blaque\, Sole\, Kandi\, Tyrese\, Mariah Carey\, Isaac Hayes\, Aaliyah\, Monica\, Silk and Parliament-Funkadelic.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-october-6th-soulful-singer-italia/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, November 9th:  The Caleb Hensinger Quartet
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Caleb Hensinger is a musician who since the age of six\, has been playing piano and trumpet\, has always aspired to eventually become a phenomenon\, performing for some of Atlanta’s top clubs and restaurants and now performing a complete original catalog with a stellar group of local musicians. This Berkelee Alum is often known as the “human DJ” and is dedicated to spreading joy and positivity wherever he plays and is always grateful fro any opportunity to share his love of music!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-august-25th-the-human-dj-trio/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, November 10th:  Percussionist and Composer Casen Alesi
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY:  7:00PM.  Join The Velvet Note for an unforgettable night of jazz featuring award-winning percussionist and drummer and one of Atlantas finest young musicians\, Casen Alesi. Known for his dynamic style and expressive artistry\, Casen leads a captivating trio with some of Atlantas finest musicians. Casen has been recently selected to be apart of The World Percussion group representing the US in a European tour. The music performed is all original music off Casen’s most recent album “Starlight” and other projects and albums from the past. Come support one of the finest young musicians in the south before he’s gone for Europe!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sunday-november-10th-percussionist-and-composer-casen-alesi/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, November 14th: Open Mic Jam
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-november-14th-open-mic-jam/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friday\, November 15th:  Entertainer Lasha' Knox Williams
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM & 9:30PM.  The Powerhouse LaSha’ began her journey in her hometown of Atlanta\,Ga where she grew up singing in her father’s church . LaSha ‘ blossomed on the Atlanta music scene in 2013 with her beautiful soulful vocals that illuminates the room . LaSha began a reigning staple at Atlanta’s #1 Independent Artist Showcase “Shawn Joyner Presents: Groove Lounge” LaSha’ and her gospel r&b sound makes her a versatile artist giving her the ability to crossover genres and reach broad audiences. LaSha’s rendition of Fantasia’s “Free Yourself “ and Aretha Franklin’s “Rock Steady” made her a viral sensation all over the country. Her Testimony of Pain to purpose can be heard in every lyric and every note she sings. In 2021 LaSha’ married long time friend producer\, songwriter\,musician Sheldon Williams .In 2022 LaSha’s freshman project “God of Miracles “ earned her a Stellar Award nomination which includes her Billboarding Song “Surrounded” Fight my Battles featuring James Fortune\, Produced by John W . Elmore lll .LaSha has over 1.5 Million Views on YouTube and counting.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-november-15th-entertainer-lasha-knox-williams/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T193000
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, November 16th:  Trumpetiste Tiffany Goode
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTiffany enjoys fusing jazz with her other musical influences like reggae\, hip-hop\, in order to create her own sound.  \n\n\n\nTiffany’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.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-november-16th-trumpetiste-tiffany-goode/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday\, November 21st:  Open Mic Jam
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/thursday-november-21st-open-mic-jam/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T230000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, November 22nd:  The Ken Trimmins Quartet  *** SOLD OUT!!!   SOLD OUT!!!***
DESCRIPTION: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”.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-november-22nd-the-ken-trimmons-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday\, November 23rd:  Songs in the Key of Wonder w/ The James Austin Jr. Trio  *** SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!  SOLD OUT!!**
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM & 9:30PM.  James Austin Jr is an accomplished jazz pianist and bandleader who hails from Chicago\, IL.  He has honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of legendaryjazz musicians including extensive study with Barry Harris\, who is widely regardedas one of the greatest jazz educators of all time. James’ musical achievementsinclude being honored as a featured performer and semifinalist in the prestigiousThelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. \n\n\n\nSongs in the Key of Wonder\, James’ debut album\, showcases his tastefulinstrumental arrangements of a selection of classic compositions from thesongbook of the great Stevie Wonder. James also leads the Barry Harris Instituteof Jazz and has formed “Luminescence” an ensemble of young jazz lionsassembled to celebrate his teacher’s musical legacy.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-november-23rd-songs-in-the-key-of-wonder-w-the-james-austin-jr-trio/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T193000
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SUMMARY:Friday and Saturday\, November 29th & 30th:  GRAMMY-Nominated Trumpeter Russell Gunn & Blackhawk
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:30PM.   With Louis Heriveaux (piano)\, Kevin Smith (bass) and Terreon Gulley (drums). \n\n\n\nRussell Gunn is widely known for being the primary source of inspiration for this current generation of Jazz musicians. \n\n\n\nA two-time Grammy nominee\, Russells “Ethnomusicology” series of recordings paved the way for the new sound. \n\n\n\nRussell was also the featured trumpeter in the equally influential band “Buckshot LeFonque” headed by Branford \n\n\n\nMarsalis\, while simultaneously being a featured trumpeter in the early days of Jazz at Lincoln Center. \n\n\n\nRussell became the new trumpet sensation in New York when his solo on Wynton Marsalis’ Pulitzer Prize winning \n\n\n\nJazz oratorio “Blood On The Fields” was released. In the time since\, Russell founded\, composes for\, arranges \n\n\n\nand conducts the “Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra” and was commissioned by the Apollo Theater in New York for his \n\n\n\nlarge work “The Blues and it’s People”. \n\n\n\nRussell Gunn & Blackhawk is jazz at it’s finest. No safety net\, no overdubs\, just pure heart\, soul and fire!
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-and-saturday-november-29th-30th-grammy-nominated-trumpeter-russell-gunn-blackhawk/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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