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On Tuesday, April 13, at 7:30 PM, join us for our

On Tuesday, April 13, at 7:30 PM, join us for our next "In the Tradition" interview between guitarist Isaiah Sharkey (@sharkey335) and @wjzasmoothjazzatl's @renemiller.⠀
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To learn more, follow the link in our bio.⠀
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Join us on Tuesday, April 6, at 7:30 PM, for the p

Join us on Tuesday, April 6, at 7:30 PM, for the premiere of the "In the Tradition" interview series. We kick off the series with an amazing interview between saxophonist @mike_phillips and WJZA's @renemiller.⠀
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To learn more, follow the link in our bio.

@cityofatlantaga @wjzasmoothjazzatl

Today marks the first day of #JazzAppreciationMont

Today marks the first day of #JazzAppreciationMonth! Stay tuned as we share unique content celebrating #jazz's extraordinary heritage and legendary #jazzmusicans throughout the month of April.

Beginning on Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30 PM, join us

Beginning on Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30 PM, join us for "In the Tradition," a free, virtual interview series with renowned jazz artists interviewed by local Atlanta jazz and art leaders. ⠀
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Presented on the Atlanta Jazz Festival's website, Facebook, and YouTube pages on select Tuesdays from April 6 through August 31, 2021, each interview invites jazz aficionados to intimate conversations that will explore each artist's backgrounds, inspirations, and role within Jazz's rich history.⠀
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For more information, follow the link in our bio.

On Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 12 PM, join singer/songwr

On Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 12 PM, join singer/songwriter and @AtlantaJazzFestival alumnae @iamrhondathomas for a free virtual concert, presented by the Rialto Center For The Arts at Georgia State University. ⠀
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To learn more, follow @RialtoCenter.

We are saddened by the news of jazz keyboardist Ch

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. News courtesy of @RollingStone.

Join our friends at The Breman Museum on Thursday,

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 @thebremanmuseum.

Treat yourself to a little jazz this weekend! Join

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 @vanguardjazz.

Today, November 5, at 3 PM EST (and 9 PM CEST), jo

Today, November 5, at 3 PM EST (and 9 PM CEST), join us on Facebook LIVE as we share a special jazz concert from @IbrahimMaaloufOfficial, presented by Qwest TV.
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To learn more, follow @Qwest.TV

We are excited to partner with Quincy Jones' Qwest

We are excited to partner with Quincy Jones' Qwest TV to share a special jazz concert from @IbrahimMaaloufofficial on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 3 PM EST (and 9 PM CEST). ⠀
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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. ⠀
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This original show from Qwest TV by Quincy Jones offers a concert with a twist due to our strange times: no audience was present. It is music, instead of people, that fills the space. ⠀
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To learn more, follow @Qwest.TV.

Join #AtlantaJazzFestival alumna @BrendaNicoleMoor

Join #AtlantaJazzFestival alumna @BrendaNicoleMoorer 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. Follow @BrendaNicoleMoorer to learn more.

Join our friends at @HammondsHouse Museum for "Con

Join our friends at @HammondsHouse Museum for "Conversations about Jazz" w/ Carl Anthony II, Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. Featured guests include trombonist @wycliffegordonofficial and trumpeter @marcusprintupofficial. This event is FREE, but registration is required. To learn more, follow @hammondshouse.

It is with a heavy heart we share the news of the

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.

CAS Grantee @HammondsHouse Museum welcomes former

CAS Grantee @HammondsHouse 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, visit @HammondsHouse Instagram page.

Tonight, at 9 PM, join us for an encore showing of

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 #AJF

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! ⠀
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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.⠀
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Photo: @photorushin

Tonight, at 9 PM, we share a bonus and final #AJFS

Tonight, at 9 PM, we share a bonus and final #AJFSessions concert from the remarkable Mose Davis.⠀
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A classically trained at the #Detroit Conservatory of Music, 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.⠀
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See you at 9 pm on the #AtlantaJazzFestival’s Facebook page.

@KebbiWilliams shared some amazing vibes with us l

@KebbiWilliams shared some amazing vibes with us last night! Thank you for that wonderful performance. Tonight, join us for a bonus and final #AJFSessions concert this evening, featuring the charming #jazz of #pianist Mose Davis and his trio.⠀
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See you tonight at 9 PM!

Tonight, at 9 PM, we share a spirited performance

Tonight, at 9 PM, we share a spirited performance from Grammy award-winning saxophonist @KebbiWilliams for this evening's #AJFSessions concert.⠀
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A lover of avant-garde #jazz, #hiphop, #afrobeat, #gospel, #electronica, #classical and fiery r#ock, Williams imaginative mix of sound defies categorization yet blends multiple music genres into a harmonic balance. The energetic #saxophonist has toured and collaborated with some of the most notable artists in the industry, including #OutKast, Donald Byrd, #CeeLo Green, #MosDef, Bilal, Russell Gunn, and Julie Dexter.⠀
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See you at 9 pm on the #AtlantaJazzFestival’s Facebook page.

@RussellGunn gave a great performance last night!

@RussellGunn gave a great performance last night! If you missed it, follow the link in our bio to watch his concert on our website.⠀
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Tonight, join us to experience the avant-garde jazz of saxophonist @KebbiWilliams for this evening's #AJFSessions concert.⠀
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See you tonight at 9 PM!

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