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 and Trey Wright.
Here's an RSS feed for Atlanta jazz concerts and events.
Jazz Jam Session w/ Joe Gransden at Twain's Billiards & Tap
Tuesday, January 6, 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, January 6, 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...
David Ellington Trio w/Mace Hibbard at Twain's Billiards & Tap
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 9:00pm
Cost: FREE!
Atlanta jazz organ player, David Ellington, will perform with his trio at Twain's Billiards and Tap in Decatur. In addition to David Ellington on organ, the group will include John Bagnato on guitar and Chris Burroughs on drums. Rick's comment: this band is playing some excellent jazz/soul/funk music in the style of Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff, and Eddie Harris. Check them out! Oh, and be sure to look at the wonderful poster that Laura Coyle made.
More information...
Justin Chesarek at Churchill Grounds
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 9:30pm
Cost: $7 cover, $5 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz drummer, Justin Chesarek, will perform in at Churchill Grounds jazz club. This event repeats every Wednesday night in January. More information...
Jazz Jam Session at Studio 281
Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 9pm
Cost: FREE!
Studio 281 will host a jazz jam session. Doors open at 8pm, music starts at 9pm. More information...
Tempest Little Big Band at Churchill Grounds
Friday-Saturday, January 9-10, 2009 at 9:30pm
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum per set
Atlanta jazz group, Tempest Little Big Band, will perform at Churchill Grounds on Friday and Saturday nights with the first set beginning at 9:30pm. More information...
Glenn Miller Orchestra at Spivey Hall
Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 3pm and 7pm
Cost: $40
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform two shows at Spivey Hall (15 miles south of downtown Atlanta). I recommend that you call the Spivey Hall box office when ordering your tickets. I discovered that the best available seats are not always shown online but you can get them over the phone. Also, by calling you avoid the $10 processing fee. More information...
Joe Gransden Quartet w/ Osyrus at Churchill Grounds
Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 9:30pm
Cost: $10 cover, $10 minimum
Atlanta jazz trumpet player, Joe Gransden, will perform at Churchill Grounds. He will be joined by, Osyrus, a local vocalist. More information...
Dave Holland Quintet at Spivey Hall
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 8:15pm
Cost: $40
Jazz bassist, Dave Holland, will perform with his quintet at Spivey Hall (15 miles south of downtown Atlanta). I recommend that you call the Spivey Hall box office when ordering your tickets. I discovered that the best available seats are not always shown online but you can get them over the phone. Also, by calling you avoid the $10 processing fee. More information...
Ramsey Lewis at Rialto Center
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 8pm
Cost: $36-$62
Legendary jazz pianist, Ramsey Lewis, will perform at the Rialto Center. More information...
Terell Stafford Quintet at Spivey Hall
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:15pm
Cost: $40
Jazz trumpet player, Terell Stafford, will perform with his quintet at Spivey Hall (15 miles south of downtown Atlanta). I recommend that you call the Spivey Hall box office when ordering your tickets. I discovered that the best available seats are not always shown online but you can get them over the phone. Also, by calling you avoid the $10 processing fee. More information...
Mingus Big Band at Rialto Center
Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 8pm
Cost: $36-$62
The Mingus Big Band will perform at Rialto Center. While it's unclear who exactly will be performing in the band, I do know that this group typically features some of NYC's top jazz musicians such as Randy Brecker, Eddie Henderson, Ryan Kisor, Alex Sipiagin, Conrad Herwig, Seamus Blake, Donny McCaslin, Jaleel Shaw... More information...
Jon Faddis & GSU Big Band at Rialto Center
Friday, April 17, 2009 at 8pm
Cost: $22-$48
Jazz trumpet player, Jon Faddis, will perform with the Georgia State University big band at the Rialto Center. More information...
