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Poncho Sanchez & Terence Blanchard at Rialto Center

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0400

Date: 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...

Dave Douglas & GSU Big Band at Rialto Center

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:30:00 -0400

Date: 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...

Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra at Symphony Hall

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0500

Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8pm
Cost: $30-$90
Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra will perform at Symphony Hall. More information...

McCoy Tyner Trio & Joe Lovano at Rialto Center

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0500

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 8pm
Cost: $55-$71
Legendary pianist, McCoy Tyner, will perform with Joe Lovano at the Rialto Center. More information...

Justin Chesarek Quartet w/ Mace Hibbard at Churchill Grounds

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:30:00 -0500

Date: 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...

Joe Gransden Big Band at Cafe 290

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:30:00 -0500

Date: Monday, February 20, 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...

Freddy Cole Quartet at Spivey Hall

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:15:00 -0500

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:15pm
Cost: $40
Atlanta-based jazz vocalist and pianist, Freddy Cole, will perform at Spivey Hall. More information...

Gary Motley at Churchill Grounds

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:30:00 -0500

Date: 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...

Big Band Night at the Emory Jazz Festival

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0500

Date: 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

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0500

Date: 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...

Marcus Belgrave at Studio 281

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:58:06 -0500

Date: 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...

Scott Glazer's Mojo Dojo at Blind Willie's

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:30:00 -0500

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 9:30pm
Cost: $5
Scott Glazer's Mojo Dojo band will perform straight-ahead jazz at Blind Willie's in the Virginia Highland area. The band will include Melvin Jones on trumpet, Mace Hibbard on sax, Tyrone Jackson on piano, Scott Glazer on bass, and Yonrico Scott on drums. More information...

Justin Chesarek Trio at Churchill Grounds

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:30:00 -0500

Date: 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...