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SUMMARY:Playing The Cool
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. One night of cool jazz\, featuring saxophonist Mike Jones\, Drummer Lil’ John Roberts\, bassist Joel Powell and keyboard Maestro Phil Davis.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/playing-the-cool/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday--The Gospel of Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Dinner and Showtime: 2pm to 5:00pm. Introducing The Gospel of Jazz—a soul-stirring instrumental celebration of the gospel songs you love\, reimagined through the rich language of jazz. Without a single lyric sung\, the melodies speak for themselves—uplifting\, reverent\, and deeply moving. This powerful performance captures the spirit of Sunday morning through soaring improvisation\, heartfelt harmonies\, and the timeless connection between gospel and jazz. Hosted by Vincent Knight. Some special elements of this unique afternoon gathering include:
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/the-gospel-of-jazz-2/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Jam Hosted by Keyboardist Al Smith w. Kurt Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Al Smith\, a Baltimore native and Morgan State University alumnus with a degree in Music Education\, is among the nation’s premier musicians\, producers\, and music arrangers. Al is–hands down–the most iconic Open Mic musician in Atlanta. Motivated by his dedication to nurturing emerging talent\, he established the Al Smith Jam Session\, a beloved hub for music lovers and up-and-coming artists. Boasting a rich performance history\, He has worked with renowned artists such as disco legend Gloria Gaynor\,Southern hip-hop group Goodie Mob\, R&B group Silk\, and Will Downing among others. He currently collaborates with jazz saxophonist Kim Waters\, jazz pianist Kayla Waters\, as well as soul-jazz artist Ragan Whiteside. He has also taken on the role of musical director for actor-singer TC Carson\, known for his portrayal of Kyle Barker on Living Single. Smith’s artistic partnerships include work with R&B legends such as Layla Hathaway\, Maysa\, Kenny Lattimore\, Chantae Moore\, and Howard Hewett. In addition\, Smith has performed at various prestigious jazz festivals\, including Sea Breeze and Newport Jazz Festival. 
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/open-mic-jam-hosted-by-keyboardist-al-smith-w-kurt-mitchell/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
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SUMMARY:Friday\, April 10th:  The Dwan Bosman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:30PM.  Music\, the universal language that bridges gaps and enriches lives\, finds its purest expression in the artistry of Saxophonist Dwan Bosman. Born into a legacy of sound\, his journey into music began even before his first breath. With Jazz as the heartbeat of his craft\, Dwan has dedicated over three decades to mastering and redefining the art form. His talent transcends genres\, offering an experience that connects deeply with the soul. Through his electrifying performances and passion for human connection\, Dwan Bosman invites you to embark on a musical journey like no other.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-april-10th-the-dwan-bosman-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
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SUMMARY:Sugarlips Shields!
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 7:30pm and 9:30pm. A native New Yorker\, L’Tanya—affectionately known as Sugarlips—has been singing since childhood\, her natural gift evident long before any formal training. Rooted in the church choir\, where her powerful solos uplift congregations\, she has carried that same soulful spirit to stages across the nation and beyond. Since relocating to Atlanta\, she has performed with renowned artists\, appeared in major theatrical productions including Work\, Delayed but Not Denied\, and Langston Hughes’ Tambourines to Glory\, and currently portrays Aretha Franklin in Natural Woman—An Aretha Story. Her rich career includes performing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra\, sharing the stage with legends like B.B. King\, Stevie Wonder\, and Little Richard during the Olympic Games\, and touring with Sir Elton John as part of the Voice of Atlanta choir for his Peachtree Road album. Now leading her own R&B and jazz band and celebrating the release of her debut solo project Finally It’s Love\, L’Tanya says simply\, “I sing because I believe it’s what God sent me here to do—it’s my purpose.”
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/sugarlips-shields/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000
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SUMMARY:Brian Hudson Trio
DESCRIPTION:ONE SHOW ONLY: 7:00PM – 9:00PM. After years as a sought-after sideman—performing live with some of the Southeast’s top musicians and tracking drums for artists around the world—Brian Hudson stepped into the spotlight with his own jazz/fusion project in 2017. Drawing inspiration from pioneers of jazz\, funk\, and fusion such as Miles Davis\, George Benson\, Chick Corea\, The Crusaders\, John Scofield\, Medeski Martin & Wood\, The Brecker Brothers and Herbie Hancock & the Headhunters\, the Brian Hudson and his band blend groove\, improvisation\, and modern edge into a distinctive sound. \n\n\n\nThe Brian Hudson Trio has captivated audiences throughout the Southeast\, performing at notable venues including the High Museum of Art\, Ritz-Carlton Lake Oconee\, Renaissance Gateway Hotel\, Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival\, Commune Listening Room\, Distillery of Modern Art\, The Shane Hotel in Midtown\, The Velvet Note\, and many others. \n\n\n\nThe Trio performs at jazz clubs\, restaurants\, hotels\, art galleries\, museums\, at private events and much more. Members of the Trio include Brian Hudson on Drums\, Dave Frackenpohl on Guitar and Tim Aucoin on Bass. \n\n\n\nMembers of the Brian Hudson Trio have performed or recorded with Kiefer Sutherland\, Freddy Jones Band\, Memory Dean\, Billboard Charting Smooth Jazz Artist Carol Albert\, Grammy Award Winning Producer Mark Neill\, Hank Crawford\, Bobby Watson\, Buddy DeFranco\, Jeff Clayton and Wycliff Gordon\, Nnenna Freelon\, the Glenn Miller Orchestra\, the Mamas and the Papas\, Allen Toussaint\, Pete Fountain\, Luther Kent and Trickbag\, Laila Biali\, Joe Gransden\, and the Georgia Symphony Jazz Orchestra among others. —
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/brian-hudson-trio/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friday & Saturday\, April 24th and 25th:  The Bobby Broom Quartet
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES:  7:30PM AND 9:3PM.  Born in Harlem and raised on the Upper West Side of NYC\, Bobby Broom took up guitar at 12 and five years later\, in 1977\, made his first appearance with Sonny Rollins at Carnegie Hall. Even prior to that auspicious start\, he had dedicated himself to the art\, culture\, and life of jazz\, with the goals of learning to express himself within the idiom\, while honoring its historical traditions and spirit. \n\n\n\nNearly 50 years later\, Bobby has amassed a formidable jazz pedigree\, working closely with historic figures such as Rollins\, Miles Davis\, Art Blakey\, Stanley Turrentine and Kenny Burrell\, as well as many of his contemporaries. To date he has made fifteen leader recordings and has traveled to perform\, as an accompanying musician and with his own ensembles\, in countries on five continents. \n\n\n\nBroom is a tenured Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University and has devoted much of his career to jazz education. He began teaching at the tertiary level under the direction of NEA Jazz Fellow and saxophone great Jackie McLean at University of Hartford. Bobby has also worked with high school students through the Herbie Hancock (formerly Thelonious Monk) Institute and currently\, with the Ravinia Jazz Mentor Program.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/friday-saturday-april-24th-and-25th-the-bobby-broom-quartet/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friday and Saturday\, May 1st & May 2nd:  The Benito Gonzalez Trio Featuring Jeff "Tain" Watts
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM & 9:30PM. The Velvet Note is honored to welcome two giants of modern jazz—Benito Gonzalez and Jeff “Tain” Watts—for a rare\, electrifying two-night engagement. GRAMMY-winning pianist Benito Gonzalez brings his signature blend of fiery virtuosity\, deep swing\, and soulful lyricism\, while legendary GRAMMY-Winning drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts—renowned for his explosive power\, precision\, and tenure with icons like Wynton Marsalis and Branford Marsalis—anchors the music with unmistakable authority. Together\, they promise an evening of jazz at its highest level: bold\, intimate\, and alive in the moment.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-sunday-january-24th-25th-the-benito-gonzalez-trio-featuring-jeff-tain-watts/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T183000
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SUMMARY:Sunday\, May 3rd:  International GRAMMY Award-Winner Margo S.
DESCRIPTION:SHOWTIMES: 6:30PM AND 8:30PM. Polish-born\, New York–based vocalist and composer Margo Staniszewska\, known professionally as Margo S\, unites classical rigor with the freedom of jazz improvisation. Her debut album Ashes & Diamonds — released April 4\, 2025 on Truth Revolution Recording Collective — brings together Polish poetry\, lived narrative\, and the sound of New York’s contemporary jazz scene became a regular performer at Chelsea Table + Stage\, Triad Theater\, Williamsburg Music Center\, DADA Jazz Club\, and Brush Culture Jazz Club in Teaneck\, where she has sold out multiple shows. \n\n\n\nFor this album she won Best Jazz Album at the World Entertainment Award in Hollywood on January 31 2026\, during Grammy Week. \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Staniszewska received an artist grant from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs\, which directly funded Ashes & Diamonds. Recorded at The Bunker Studio\, the album features David Kikoski (piano)\, Stacy Dillard (saxophone)\, Ricky Rodriguez (bass)\, David Hawkins (drums)\, Leandro Pellegrino (guitar)\, Spike Wilner (piano on two standards)\, and Stefano Battaglia (bass). The music draws from Polish Romantic poetry and personal narrative; she sets texts by Cyprian Norwid and Adam Asnyk\, weaving the rhythmic form of the Polonaise into a contemporary jazz language. \n\n\n\n She premiered Ashes & Diamonds at Triad Theater and Chelsea Table + Stage\, followed by performances at Jazz on Main (Mount Kisco)\, the Greenpoint Jazz Festival\, Gregory’s Jazz Club in Rome\, and the ‘Jazz nad Nilem’ Festival in Poland. She is currently writing her second album for Truth Revolution. \n\n\n\nHer voice also appears on Residente’s Grammy-winning album Las Letras Ya No Importan (Best Música Urbana Album\, 2025)\, for which she composed and recorded the choral parts to “Pólvora de Ayer.”She obtained a Grammy Diploma for this collaboration. \n\n\n\nMargo will perform at The Velvet Note on April 11th at 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm. She will sing songs from her Best Album’s winner “Ashes and Diamonds” and her new compositions. With her smooth\, colorful voice she will take you across the world: from Europe through America\, and her New York sound to the world of jazz\, poetry and rhythm.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-april-11th-international-grammy-award-winner-margo-s/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T073000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Singer Elijah Rock
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Elijah Rock is a rare artist of his time: a singer’s singer and modern steward of the male jazz vocalist tradition and The Great American Songbook. His work insists this music is not a museum piece but a living\, breathing art form. Gifted with a resonant\, expressive baritone and a commanding sense of narrative\, Rock moves effortlessly between jazz\, blues\, Broadway\, and classical traditions\, bringing old-school showmanship into sharp contemporary focus. His mission has always been clear\, to keep the legacy of jazz and blues not merely alive\, but vital. 
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/jazz-singer-elijah-rock-2/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T193000
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SUMMARY:Saturday and Sunday\, May 23rd & 24th:  Band Adu-- Celebrating The Music of Sade
DESCRIPTION:Band Adu was created in 2019 by founder and lead vocalist\, Jamila Sampson. The spirit of universal connection through music gives her a sense of love and passion while celebrating Sade’s artistry and style. The music gives you a feeling of romance\, seduction\, sensuality and soulfulness\, all from a global music perspective. \n\n\n\nBand Adu is honored to pay tribute to the musical legacy of Sade.
URL:https://thevelvetnote.com/event/saturday-and-sunday-may-23rd-24th-band-adu-celebrating-the-music-of-sade/
LOCATION:The Velvet Note Main Stage\, 4075 Old Milton Parkway\, Alpharetta\, 30005\, United States
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