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.
Additionally, one of Atlanta's best jazz pianists, Louis Heriveaux, has a nightly trio gig at Houston's Restaurant in Buckhead (2166 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309). The band usually includes Tommy Sauter on bass, and Keith Runfola on drums. You can catch them Sunday-Thursday from 6:30pm to 9pm and Friday-Saturday from 7pm to 10pm.
Here's an RSS feed for Atlanta jazz concerts and events.
CC Booker III w/ Will Scruggs at Churchill Grounds
Friday-Saturday, February 3-4, 2012 at 9:30pm
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum per set
CC Booker III with Atlanta jazz saxophone player, Will Scruggs, will perform at Churchill Grounds. More information...
Joe Gransden Big Band at Cafe 290
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 8:30pm
Cost: $10
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, Justin Varnes, Melvin Jones, Lester Walker, Wes Funderburk, just to name a few. Don't miss this fantastic band! This event will repeat on the first and third Monday of each month. More information...
Jazz jam session at Georgia Shrimp Company
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7pm-10pm
Cost: FREE!
The Georgia Shrimp Company will feature a jazz jam session at its restaurant in Peachtree City. This event repeats every Tuesday night. More information...
Jazz jam Session w/ Joe Gransden at Twain's Billiards & Tap
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 9pm-midnight
Cost: FREE!
Atlanta jazz trumpeter, Joe Gransden, will host a jazz jam session at Twain's Billiards and Tap in Decatur. The house band includes Tyrone Jackson on piano, Chris Burroughs on drums, Craig Shaw on bass, and Joe Gransden on trumpet. First set starts around 9pm. Read my comments about this excellent jazz jam session. This event repeats every Tuesday night. More information...
Jazz jam session w/ Danny Harper at Churchill Grounds
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 9:30pm
Cost: $7 cover, $5 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz trumpet player, Danny Harper, leads a jazz jam session at Churchill Grounds. Read my comments about this jazz jam session. This event repeats every Tuesday night. More information...
Justin Chesarek Trio at Churchill Grounds
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 9:30pm
Cost: $7 cover, $5 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz drummer, Justin Chesarek, will perform at Churchill Grounds jazz club. Justin usually plays in a trio setting that will likely include Akeem Marable on saxophone and Craig Shaw on bass. This is a great band of young and talented musicians, be sure to check them out. This event repeats every Wednesday night. More information...
Marcus Belgrave at Studio 281
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 9pm
Cost: $15 cover, $10 minimum
Legendary jazz trumpeter, Marcus Belgrave, will perform at Studio 281. The band will also include vocalist, Joan Belgrave, with Will Goble on bass, and Dave Potter on drums. More information...
Big Band Night at the Emory Jazz Festival
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 8pm
Cost: FREE!
The Emory University Jazz Festival concludes with a performance by its jazz big band. More information...
Music of Johnny Mercer at Rialto Center
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 8pm
Cost: $35-$51
Atlanta jazz trumpeter, Joe Gransden, and vocalist Maria Howell, will perform with the Georgia State University big band in a tribute to the music of Johnny Mercer. More information...
Gary Motley at Churchill Grounds
Friday-Saturday, February 17-18, 2012 at 9:30pm
Cost: $15 cover, $10 minimum
Atlanta jazz pianist, Gary Motley will perform at Churchill Grounds. The band will also include vocalist, Veronica Motley. More information...
Freddy Cole Quartet at Spivey Hall
Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:15pm
Cost: $40
Atlanta-based jazz vocalist and pianist, Freddy Cole, will perform at Spivey Hall. More information...
Justin Chesarek Quartet w/ Mace Hibbard at Churchill Grounds
Friday-Saturday, February 24-25, 2012 at 9:30pm
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz drummer, Justin Chesarek, will perform at Churchill Grounds jazz club. The band will also include Mace Hibbard on saxophone and Brian Hogans on piano. More information...
McCoy Tyner Trio & Joe Lovano at Rialto Center
Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 8pm
Cost: $55-$71
Legendary pianist, McCoy Tyner, will perform with Joe Lovano at the Rialto Center. More information...
Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra at Symphony Hall
Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8pm
Cost: $30-$90
Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra will perform at Symphony Hall. More information...
Dave Douglas & GSU Big Band at Rialto Center
Friday, April 20, 2012 at 8pm
Cost: $35-$51
Jazz trumpeter, Dave Douglas, will perform with the Georgia State University big band at the Rialto Center. More information...
Poncho Sanchez & Terence Blanchard at Rialto Center
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 8pm
Cost: $51-$67
Poncho Sanchez and Terence Blanchard will perform in a tribute to Chano Pozo and Dizzy Gillespie at the Rialto Center. More information...
