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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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RAKIM at City Winery Atlanta

10/30/2026 6:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

Critic’s Pick
Sat. Oct. 31

Rakim, City Winery — After a month of tricks, treats, and ghoulish...

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Dana And Alden, Alex Amen at The EARL

11/02/2026 8:00 PM

The EARL

CRITIC’S PICK
Mon., Nov. 2

Dana and Alden, Alex Amen, The EARL — This isn’t the first venue...

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Bruce Cockburn with Livingston Taylor at Variety Playhouse

11/04/2026 8:00 PM

Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Wed., Nov. 4

Bruce Cockburn, Livingston Taylor, Variety Playhouse — If Canada has...

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The Afghan Whigs with Night Moves at Variety Playhouse

11/05/2026 8:00 PM

Variety Playhouse

CRITIC’S PICK
Thurs., Nov. 5

Afghan Whigs ,Night Moves, Variety Playhouse — You have to give the...

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Becky Shaw with her Full Band – CD Release Show for Cast Off the Lines! at Eddie's Attic

11/14/2026 7:00 PM

Eddie's Attic

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Nov. 14

Becky Shaw, Eddie’s Attic — Hers might not be a recognizable name,...

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Upcoming Jazz Concerts in Atlanta

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

RAKIM at City Winery Atlanta

10/30/2026 6:00 PM

City Winery Atlanta

Critic’s Pick
Sat. Oct. 31

Rakim, City Winery — After a month of tricks, treats, and ghoulish...

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Jazz Night at Reeves House

10/30/2026 6:00 PM

Reeves House Visual Arts Center

Unwind into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live jazz and the charm of an open-air porch. Join us at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center for an ...

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Lori Williams Live! at The Velvet Note

10/30/2026 7:30 PM

The Velvet Note

Showtimes: 7:30p and 9:30p. Lori Williams doesn’t simply sing a song—she inhabits it. An internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist with more than three ...

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RAKIM at City Winery Atlanta

10/30/2026 9:30 PM

City Winery Atlanta

City Winery Atlanta presents RAKIM live on October 30th at 6pm and 9:30pm!

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Widely regarded as one of the most influe...

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Alash at Red Clay Music Foundry

10/31/2026 8:00 PM

Eddie Owen presents: Red Clay Music Foundry

ALASH are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. What distinguishes this grou...

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Joe Gransden Big Band at Avon Theater: An Evening of Swing & Dance

11/01/2026 5:00 PM

Avon Theater

Joe Gransden's Big Band Swing Dance Party The first of November, all Saints day, on Halloween Weekend ~ one night only! Calling all Saints and Sinners...

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Atlanta-Based Jazz Musicians

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

4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra

Cornet player Roger Ruzow leads the eight-piece jazz ensemble 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra through performances of original compositions and arrang...

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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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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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Frankie's Blues Mission

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

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

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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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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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Jeff Crompton

Website: Jeff Crompton was born in Atlanta in 1958. For 30 years, beginning in 1982, he taught public school band in the Atlanta area. During that per...

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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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Mute Sphere

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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