Jazz Music in Atlanta

Critic’s Picks for Atlanta Jazz Shows
Upcoming Jazz Concerts in Atlanta
Atlanta-Based Jazz Musicians
Venues Known for Jazz Music
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Atlanta’s jazz scene flows through historic clubs, underground gems, university stages, and citywide festivals. With deep roots and modern innovation, the city offers a full spectrum of sounds—from bebop and big band to avant-garde and fusion. Whether you’re catching a national headliner at a major venue or a late-night trio at a neighborhood bar, Atlanta is home to a thriving community of jazz performers and fans alike.

Critic’s Picks for Atlanta Jazz Shows

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Amelia Day at Eddie's Attic

10/08/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

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Thurs., Oct. 8
Amelia Day, Eddie’s Attic — Nashville-by-way-of-Washington state...

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Robbie Fulks at Red Clay Music Foundry

10/08/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

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Wed., Oct. 7
Squirrel Flower, The EARL — The alias of Boston-bred singer songwriter...

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Quinn Sullivan at Vinyl

10/11/2026 8:00 PM

Vinyl

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Sun., Oct. 11
Quinn Sullivan, Vinyl — This one-time blues child prodigy made...

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Black Country, New Road at Variety Playhouse

10/12/2026 8:00 PM

Variety Playhouse

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Mon., Oct. 12
Black Country/New Road, Dagmar Zuniga, Variety Playhouse — It’s tough...

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The Greyboy Allstars at Variety Playhouse

10/24/2026 8:00 PM

Variety Playhouse

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Sat., Oct. 24
Greyboy Allstars, Variety Playhouse — These on-again/off-again West...

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JOHN SCOFIELD’S “ELECTROSPECTIVE” - featuring OTEIL BURBRIDGE, LARRY GOLDINGS & ADAM DEITCH at City Winery Atlanta

10/25/2026 5:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

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Sun., Oct. 25
John Scofield, City Winery — The title of veteran jazz guitarist...

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JOHN SCOFIELD’S “ELECTROSPECTIVE” - featuring OTEIL BURBRIDGE, LARRY GOLDINGS & ADAM DEITCH at City Winery Atlanta

10/25/2026 8:30 PM

City Winery Atlanta

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Sun., Oct. 25
John Scofield, City Winery — The title of veteran jazz guitarist...

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The Damned- Final Damnation 50 at Variety Playhouse

10/26/2026 7:30 PM

Variety Playhouse

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Mon., Oct. 26
The Damned, The Courettes, Gentleman Jesse, Variety Playhouse —...

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Upcoming Jazz Concerts in Atlanta

See the full concert and live music listings on our Jazz Music Events Calendar

Trey Wright at The Third Door

10/02/2026 6:00 PM

The Third Door

Trey Wright is a jazz guitarist, composer, KSU professor, and recording artist from Roswell, GA. He co-founded the award-winning band Squat in 1994 an...

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Modern Masters of Jazz

10/02/2026 7:00 PM

Art Farm at Serenbe

The Jason Marsalis Quartet and vocalist Vanisha Gould perform modern bebop and New Orleans-influenced straight-ahead jazz.

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The Brass N Sax Experience at The Velvet Note

10/02/2026 7:30 PM

The Velvet Note

Showtimes: 7:30p and 9:30p. Two horns. Two personalities. One unforgettable night.

When the fire of the trumpet meets the soul of the saxophone, som...

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Grant Green Jr. at Avon Theater with Alex Marion & The Durags and Brooksie Wells n' Lifeline

10/02/2026 8:00 PM

Avon Theater

Doors:7pm

Alex Marion and the Durags: 8-9pm
Brooksie Wells and The Lifeline: 9:15-10pm
Grant Green Jr: 10:15-11:30pm
Special Guest Jam: 11:30-12am

T...

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Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet's

10/03/2026 11:00 AM

C. Ellet's Steakhouse

Join C. Ellet’s Saturdays and Sundays for jazz brunch! Dine on your favorite bites, like Southern Fried Chicken and Pancake Paloozas, sip on mimosas, ...

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Ellis Hamilton at Perfect Note

10/03/2026 8:00 PM

Perfect Note Atlanta

Ellis Hamilton performs at Perfect Note Atlanta.

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Atlanta-Based Jazz Musicians

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

ATL Collective

This rotating cast of high-caliber players revisits classic albums. A simple premise and a blast from the past rooted in the present.

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Milkshake Mayfield

It is no wonder that the late legendary radio host, “Tippy” Calloway, befittingly announced Milkshake as trumpeter extraordinaire. His music presenta...

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Alex Lattimore

A native of a city known for its great arts scene, Chicago, Illinois, Alex Lattimore is no stranger to the world of music. At an early age, he began...

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Gary Motley

Since embarking on a solo career in 1994, Gary Motley has been at the forefront of jazz in the southeastern United States, establishing himself as bot...

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Rhonda Thomas

Vocalist Rhonda Thomas shares her unique styling, her definitive sultry voice and her dynamic songwriting. For those music lovers who are already fami...

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Rebel Big Band

The Rebel Big Band is Atlanta's outlet for original and modern big band jazz. JOIN THE REBELLION!

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Mute Sphere

ATL jazz/noise from members of Hello Ocho, Faun & a Pan Flute

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Reverence

Reverence Is A Multi-Faceted Collective Based In Atlanta, Ga That Specializes In Creating Improvised Soundscapes That Blur The Lines Of Genre; A Class...

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Frankie's Blues Mission

As the name implies, these gentlemen are on a mission:

Their purpose is to present the blues, jazz, R&amp;B and zydeco in the best of the Afric...

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Gordon Vernick Quartet

As a professional trumpet player, Dr. Vernick has performed in all musical mediums from symphony orchestra to jazz quartet. Originally born and raised...

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Hannahbolector

Hannahbolector (Hannah Beaux Neal) is a music artist based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Will Derr

drums in a style similar to Chet Atkins.

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Thayer Naples

Studying and graduating from Berklee College Of Music in 2013, Thayer has a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Performance. After graduation at Berklee, Thayer...

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Reci Reign

Reci Reign is a dynamic vocalist from Houston, Texas, whose musical journey began at the age of three under the influence of her late father, Ivory Se...

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OKCello

Okorie Johnson is an Atlanta based cellist and composer. Okorie's professional experience comes from performing/ recording... contemporary music with ...

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Nubia Soul Goddess

Listening to Christina Latimore, better known as Nubia Soul Goddess, is like pouring a cold glass of pinot grigio and sliding on a brand new, red velv...

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Venues Known for Jazz Music

For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues

Apache XLR

Eclectic venue for hip-hop, spoken-word poetry, and up-and-coming soul artists. Home to Wednesday night jam sessions featuring a live band and open mi...

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Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park

Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jaz...

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Blind Willie's

A local blues, jazz, and roots institution that's been around for more than 25 years. The North Highland Avenue storefront, with its signature guitar-...

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City Winery Atlanta

Atlanta's first urban winery, City Winery has an intimate music venue able to seat 300 people, a restaurant, bar, an outdoor patio, and a private even...

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Elliott Street Deli & Pub

This tiny bar in a lovingly renovated old building in Downtown's Castleberry Hill boasts an authentic neighborhood vibe. Downstairs hosts a variety of...

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Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Since its inception in 1998, Eyedrum has been a diverse venue for creative arts and music programming. For years it was ground zero for Atlanta's unde...

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First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta

The former home of a black Baptist church that was escaped thanks to 1950s racial hostilities is now a come-as-you-are, Unitarian house of worship tha...

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Kat's Cafe

The comfortably chic lounge located under a hair salon near Piedmont Park hosts everything from comedy to erotic poetry to live music.

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Northside Tavern

This legendary dive bar in West Midtown is Atlanta's home for live blues. The weekly lineup includes a Monday night jam and a regular Wednesday night ...

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Pink Lion Jazz Club

Located inside the New Black Wall Street Market in Stonecrest, the Pink Lion Jazz Club is Metro Atlanta’s newest upscale Jazz Club. Local, regional an...

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Red Light Cafe

The bohemian living room serves as the city's center of bluegrass and Americana. The venue hosts a variety of other musical performers as well, plus d...

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Spivey Hall

Spivey Hall is Clayton State's Performing Arts Theater. Known for great classical and jazz performances over the years. The Center opened in 1991.

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Star Vision LIVE Music & Event Center (Star Vision International Records)

Star Vision is a music venue for outdoor and indoor LIVE Music Events in Conyers, GA. It also operates as a small intimate Event Center for small gath...

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Venkman's

Chef Nick Melvin’s long-awaited Old Fourth Ward restaurant/music venue, Venkman's, opened its doors in September 2015. The eatery is a casual neighbor...

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