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.
Anton Harris at Churchill Grounds
Friday-Saturday, July 3-4, 2009 at 9:30
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz saxophonist, Anton Harris, will perform at Churchill Grounds. More information...
Joe Gransden & Francine Reed w/ Jazz Orchestra Atlanta at Cafe 290
Monday, July 6, 2009 at 8:30pm
Cost: $8
Atlanta jazz trumpeter, Joe Gransden, and Jazz Orchestra Atlanta have put together 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 July 6, the band will also feature jazz/blues vocalist Francine Reed. This event will repeat on the first and third Monday of each month. More information...
Jazz Jam Session w/ Joe Gransden at Twain's Billiards & Tap
Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 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...
Jam Session w/ Danny Harper at Churchill Grounds
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 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 Quintet at Churchill Grounds
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 9:30pm
Cost: $7 cover, $5 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz drummer, Justin Chesarek, will perform in at Churchill Grounds jazz club. Justin usually plays in a quintet setting that will likely include Kurtis Adams and/or Akeem Marable on saxophone, Dan Gilormo on guitar, 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...
The Secret Weapon Quartet featuring Dan Gilormo
Friday, July 10, 2009 at 8:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Atlanta jazz guitarist, Dan Gilormo, will perform in a quartet setting at the Highland Ballroom. More information...
Dan Baraszu at Churchill Grounds
Friday-Saturday, July 10-11, 2009 at 9:30
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz guitarist, Dan Baraszu, will perform in a trio setting at Churchill Grounds. More information...
Will Goble Group at Studio 281
Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9pm
Cost: $10 cover
Atlanta jazz bassist, Will Goble, will perform at Studio 281. More information...
Joe Gransden at High Museum of Art
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 5pm
Cost: $18; free to members
Atlanta jazz trumpeter, Joe Gransden, will perform at the High Museum of Art. More information...
Melvin Jones Quintet at Churchill Grounds
Friday-Saturday, July 17-18, 2008 at 9:30pm
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz trumpet player and educator, Melvin Jones, will perform with his quintet at Churchill Grounds jazz club. The band will feature Mace Hibbard on saxophone. More information...
Twain's Jam Session & Tempest Little Big Band w/ Audrey Shakir
Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 5:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Atlanta jazz trumpeter, Joe Gransden, will host a jazz jam session at Twain's Billiards and Tap in Decatur. This jam session will be like the regular Tuesday night jazz jam sessions at Twain's however the 5:30pm kid-friendly starting time allows everyone, regardless of age, to sit in and/or watch the session. At 8:30pm, the Tempest Little Big Band will perform, featuring Joe Gransden and vocalist Audrey Shakir. More information...
Laura Coyle at Churchill Grounds
Friday-Saturday, July 24-25, 2009 at 9:30pm
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz vocalist, Laura Coyle, will perform at Churchill Grounds. The band will include Craig Shaw on bass and Kinah Boto on drums. The pianist will be Louis Heriveaux on Friday and Tyrone Jackson on Saturday. More information...
Jacques Schwarz
Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug 1, 2009 at 9:30pm
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum per set
Jazz saxophonist, Jacques Schwarz, will perform at Churchill Grounds. More information...
Stefon Harris & Blackout at Spivey Hall
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:15pm
Cost: $40
Vibraphonist, Stefon Harris, will perform with his band Blackout at Spivey Hall. The band includes Casey Benjamin on saxophone, Marc Cary on piano, Derrick Hodge on bass, and Terreon Gully on drums.
More information...
Eric Reed at Spivey Hall
Friday, November 13, 2009 at 8:15pm
Cost: $40
Jazz pianist, Eric Reed, will perform at Spivey Hall. More information...
Dee Dee Bridgewater at Rialto Center
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 8pm
Cost: Unknown
Jazz vocalist, Dee Dee Bridgewater, will perform at Rialto Center. Tickets have not yet gone on sale for this event. More information...
Monterey Jazz Festival Tour w/ Kenny Barron at Ferst Center
Friday, February 27, 2010 at 8pm
Cost: $36, $46
The Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour will perform at Georgia Tech's Ferst Center for the Arts. The lineup includes jazz pianist Kenny Barron and his trio, violinist Regina Carter, vocalist Kurt Elling, and Russell Malone on guitar. Tickets are not yet on sale for this event. More information...
Taylor Eigsti at Spivey Hall
Friday, February 27, 2010 at 8:15pm
Cost: $35
Jazz pianist, Taylor Eigsti, will perform at Spivey Hall. More information...
Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra at Symphony Hall
Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8pm
Cost: Unknown
Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra will perform at Symphony Hall. Tickets are not yet on sale for this event. More information...
Pat Metheny at Ferst Center
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 8pm
Cost: $44, $54
Jazz guitarist, Pat Metheny, will perform at Georgia Tech's Ferst Center for the Arts. Tickets are not yet on sale for this event. More information...
Eddie Palmieri at Rialto Center
Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 8pm
Cost: Unknown
Jazz pianist, Eddie Palmieri, will perform at Rialto Center. Tickets are not yet on sale for this event. More information...
