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Jon Faddis & GSU Big Band at Rialto Center

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

Mingus Big Band at Rialto Center

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

Terell Stafford Quintet at Spivey Hall

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

Ramsey Lewis at Rialto Center

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 8pm
Cost: $36-$62
Legendary jazz pianist, Ramsey Lewis, will perform at the Rialto Center. More information...

Dave Holland Quintet at Spivey Hall

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

Joe Gransden Quartet w/ Osyrus at Churchill Grounds

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

Glenn Miller Orchestra at Spivey Hall

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

Tempest Little Big Band at Churchill Grounds

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

Jazz Jam Session at Studio 281

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

Justin Chesarek at Churchill Grounds

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

David Ellington Trio w/Mace Hibbard at Twain's Billiards & Tap

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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.

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Jam Session w/ Danny Harper at Churchill Grounds

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...

Jazz Jam Session w/ Joe Gransden at Twain's Billiards & Tap

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Date: 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...