ABOUT THE EVENTS

Following are many of the upcoming jazz concerts and jazz-related events in the Atlanta area. As you'll see, I focus primarily on straight-ahead jazz. Additional events may be found at JazzAtlantaGA.com, AtlantaJazz.Info, or Eventful.com's Atlanta Jazz listings. Also, if you'd like to see some of the best jazz musicians in Atlanta, I'd definitely visit the calendar page at Churchill Grounds' website. If you're looking for a restaurant that also features jazz music, I'd recommend that you check out the itineraries for the following jazz musicians: Joe Gransden, Will Scruggs, Laura Coyle, Nick Rosen, and Trey Wright.

Here's an RSS feed for Atlanta jazz concerts and events.

Jazz jam session at Queen of Sheba Restaurant
Thursday, September 2, 2010 8pm
Cost: Varies/restaurant

Queen of Sheba Restaurant hosts a jazz jam session. This event repeats every Thursday night. More information...

Jazz jam session at Studio 281
Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 9pm
Cost: FREE!

Studio 281 will host a jazz jam session which is usually led by saxophonist, Eric Fontaine. Doors open at 8pm, music starts at 9pm. This event repeats every Thursday night. More information...

Justin Chesarek Quartet at Churchill Grounds
Friday-Saturday, September 3-4, 2010 at 9:30pm
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum per set

Atlanta jazz drummer, Justin Chesarek, brings a special quartet performance to Churchill Grounds. The band will include the one and only Gary Motley on piano, Rick Lollar on guitar, and Moffett Morris on bass. Don't miss this one! More information...

Joe Gransden Big Band at Cafe 290 w/ Mike Geier
Monday, September 6, 2010 at 8:30pm
Cost: $8

Atlanta jazz trumpeter, Joe Gransden, has assembled 16 of the finest jazz musicians in the southeast to bring you an evening of great Big Band music at Cafe 290. You'll hear arrangements from the songbooks of Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Count Basie, Ray Charles and others along with Joe's originals. Rick's comments: When they say "16 of the finest jazz musicians in the southeast" they aren't kidding... On a recent night, the band included Kevin Bales, Mace Hibbard, Brian Hogans, John Sandfort, Anton Harris, Justin Varnes, Melvin Jones, Lester Walker, Wes Funderburk, just to name a few. Don't miss this fantastic band! On August 16, 2010 the band will feature vocalist, Mike Geier. This event will repeat on the first and third Monday of each month. More information...

Joshua Redman at Spivey Hall
Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 8:15pm
Cost: $45

Jazz saxophonist, Joshua Redman, will perform at Spivey Hall. The band will also include Reuben Rogers on bass and Gregory Hutchinson on drums. More information...

Branford Marsalis Quartet at Ferst Center
Friday, November 5, 2010 at 8pm
Cost: $39-$59

Jazz saxophonist, Branford Marsalis, will perform in a quartet setting at Georgia Tech's Ferst Center for the Arts. More information...

Baptiste Trotignon w/ Mark Turner at Spivey Hall
Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 3pm
Cost: $40

Jazz pianist, Baptiste Trotignon, will perform at Spivey Hall. The band will also include Mark Turner on saxophone, Matt Penman on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums. More information...

Mulgrew Miller Trio at Spivey Hall
Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 8:15pm
Cost: $40

Jazz pianist, Mulgrew Miller, will perform at Spivey Hall. More information...

Glenn Miller Orchestra at Spivey Hall
Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 3pm
Cost: $40

The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform Spivey Hall. More information...

Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra of NY at Ferst Center
Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 8pm
Cost: $34-$54

Jazz trumpeter, Jon Faddis, will perform with the Jazz Orchestra of New York at Georgia Tech's Ferst Center for the Arts. More information...

Rene Marie at Spivey Hall
Saturday, March 28, 2011 at 8:15pm
Cost: $40

Jazz vocalist, Rene Marie, will perform at Spivey Hall. More information...