George Benson, The Legendary Guitar Man, Comes to Atlanta's Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater
Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC and The Smooth Jazz Cruise announced today that George Benson, one of the most influential crossover musicians in contemporary jazz, R&B and pop, will perform at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater ("The Fred") in Peachtree City, GA on Friday,... - May 22, 2012
Authentic Traditional Flamenco Festival Makes Its Atlanta Premiere
¡Venga! Flamenco presents Siempre Flamenco’s VII Festival de Cante Flamenco. This annual event is in its seventh year in Miami and is making its debut in Atlanta on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Hotel Melia in Midtown Atlanta for one night only. Festival de Cante Flamenco will feature Spanish Flamenco singers, Internationally recognized Flamenco guitarist, singer and composer Paco Fonta, and Nationally acclaimed Flamenco dancer and teacher Celia Fonta. - April 20, 2012
Marvin Gaye's “What's Going On” Album 40th Anniversary Concert Featuring 9 Top Soul & Jazz Artists
Invictus Promotions presents Marvin Gaye's “Whats Going On” Album, 40th Anniversary Celebration, a one night only event at Ferst Center for the Arts, featuring live performances from contemporary soul & jazz artists such as Anthony David, Joey Sommerville, Avery Sunshine, Julie... - November 27, 2011
Classical Pianist Turn Jazz Vocalist Performing a CD Release Concert for New Sophomore CD
Atlanta-Based jazz vocalist Jessie Davis will be launching her sophomore CD Release “Him and I Gemini” at The Five Spot. Jessie’s latest CD project has attracted the some of Atlanta’s top up & coming jazz talent such as Grammy Winning keyboardist Phil Davis, Tyler Perry trumpeter Melvin Jones and Little John Roberts celebrity drummer from Janet Jackson to George Duke. “Him and I Gemini” with its all-star cast is a credit to Jessie’s long journey from classical pianist to respected jazz musician. - October 10, 2011
Atlanta Premier of Louis Armstrong Tribute Concert Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Trumpeter
A Night with Satchmo makes it's Atlanta premier for a one night only concert event featuring the music of jazz great Louis Armstrong from the 20s, 30s & 40s hosted at the newly opened Fabrefaction Theatre. This Louis Armstrong Tribute concert is an evening of live performances of Louis Armstrong hits and a pre-concert retrospective moderated by WCLK's, Jay Edwards. The show features internationally acclaimed trumpeter Longineu Parsons, who has toured the world with such greats as Cab Calloway. - September 24, 2011
Debut CD "Tribulation" from Chameleon Guitarist Aims to Drop Pretension from Jazz
Atlanta-Based jazz guitarist Jacob Deaton will be launching his debut CD Release “Tribulation” during a two night concert stand at Chuchill Grounds Jazz Cafe. Deaton has played and recorded with numerous Atlanta bands spaning jazz, rock, singer/songwriter & soul including Indie... - September 13, 2011
Jazz Greats Help Celebrate 11th Anniversary of Atlanta’s Oldest Jam Session
Danny Harper’s Tuesday night jam session goes into its 11th year as the longest running jam session in Atlanta. Celebrations will go on throughout the months of June and July. In honor of his 11th year, Danny Harper will be playing songs from the 11 most popular artists in jazz history. Churchill Grounds’ relaxing and comfortable atmosphere lends itself to a diversity of people. Arguably the city’s most well-known jam session, it attracts tourists, locals and celebrities alike. - June 06, 2010
Villa Christina Presents Atlanta’s 7th Annual Summer Jazz Concert Series
The Summer Jazz Series is returning to the Villa Christina to showcase Classic and Contemporary Jazz artists. First to take the stage will be saxophonist Reggie Hines, who has collaborated with legendary names and performed on several talk shows. The music continues with a performance by vocalist Tabitha King, who has also shared the stage with established artists. - June 03, 2010