Atlanta Jazz Festival

On Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 12 PM, join singer/songwriter and Atlanta Jazz Festival alumnae Rhonda Thomas for a free virtual concert, presented by the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University. To learn more, follow the link below.

We are saddened by the news of jazz keyboardist Chick Corea's passing. Corea broadened the scope of jazz during a career spanning more than five decades. Corea was 79. To learn more, follow the link below.

Are you looking to listen to sweet jazz this weekend? Come enjoy the 2021 Emory Jazz Fest from February 12 to 13. This is a free virtual experience, but registration is required to watch. To learn more, follow the link below. https://buff.ly/374nJbw

Join our friends at The Breman Museum on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7 PM for "Live! at the Breman" featuring Dr. Gordon Vernick, Kevin Bales, and Rita Graham. To learn more, follow the link below.

Treat yourself to a little jazz this weekend! Join our friends at Village Vanguard as they present two live stream performances from the fantastic Christian McBride on Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5. To learn more, follow the link below. https://buff.ly/3gmJDup

Premiering exclusively on Qwest TV on November 5, at 3 PM EST (9 PM CEST), we are excited to share an exclusive performance from Ibrahim Maalouf featuring tracks from 40 Melodies, his latest album. To avoid missing out on this masterpiece, subscribe to get a reminder below

We are excited to partner with Quincy Jones' Qwest TV to share a special jazz concert from Ibrahim Maalouf on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 3 PM EST (and 9 PM CEST). Streaming on Facebook LIVE from the Roman-era amphitheater in Nîmes, France, jazz composer and multi-instrumentalist Ibrahim Maalouf shares the alluring and captivating sound that has amazed audiences across the world. This original show from Qwest TV by Quincy Jones offers a concert with a twist due to our st...range times: no audience was present. It is music, instead of people, that fills the space. To learn more, click the link below. https://buff.ly/2GqPCAz

Join #AtlantaJazzFestival alumna Brenda Nicole Moorer for her virtual concert celebrating the release of her new album MARROW. The concert will stream live on Saturday, August 15 at 8 pm via Dice TV. To learn more, follow the link below.

Join our friends at Hammonds House Museum for "Conversations about Jazz" hosted by Carl Anthony II, Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. Featured guests include trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and trumpeter Marcus Printup. This event is FREE, but registration is required. Follow the link below to learn more. https://buff.ly/2Xw3kYi

ArtsATL contributor, Wayne E. Goins, wrote a beautiful feature article about revered jazz legend and #AtlantaJazzFestival alumnus Freddy Cole. Follow the link below to read the article.

It is with a heavy heart we share the news of the passing of #AtlantaJazzFestival alumnus and #Jazz great Freddy Cole, who died Saturday. He was 88. To learn more, follow the link below.

CAS Grantee Hammonds House Museum welcomes former jazz radio host and founder of Notorious Jazz Carl Anthony to their Hammonds House Digital series. "Conversations About Jazz and Other Distractions" debuts on Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 PM via the Zoom platform. This event is free, but registration is required. To learn more, follow the link below. https://buff.ly/2VeP3Os

We know you miss the #AJFSessions series. But, the music doesn't have to stop! Join our friends at JazzTimes when they host a live listening session with pianist Sullivan Fortner, Today, June 9 at 1 pm! Follow the link to learn more.

In the interest of public safety, our parent organization, City of Atlanta - Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, has decided to cancel this year's Atlanta Jazz Festival. To read the full announcement, follow the link below.

Joe Gransden is an internationally respected trumpeter and vocalist whose hard bop playing style and smooth vocals have put him on the same stages as Barry White, Kenny Rogers, The Temptations, and Aretha Franklin. Kenny Banks, Sr. has amazed audiences with his effortless swag and distinct sound, which garnered him invitations to play at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Philharmonie in Berlin, and for President Barack Obama.

Tonight, at 9 PM, join us for an encore showing of Joe Gransden and Kenny Banks, Sr's beautiful #AJFSessions concert as we conclude this year's #31DaysofJazz!

Mose Davis really put on a show for the final #AJFSessions concert! However, it wouldn't be #31DaysofJazz without a full 31 Days of #Jazz! So for tonight, we will share an #encore showing of Joe Gransden and Kenny Banks, Sr.'s beautiful concert. We'll see you at 9 PM.

A classically trained at the Detroit Conservatory of Music, Mose Davis is an exceptional jazz artist and a prominent fixture on the Atlanta music scene. He has performed with the likes of Candi Staton, The Isley Brothers, Marlena Shaw, David Ruffin, Ray Parker, Jr., The Counts, Funkadelics, and Carl Anderson. Not to mentioned, Davis’ sound has been sampled by some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and Queen Latifah.