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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!

Tonight, at 9 PM, @russellgunn brings his distinct

Tonight, at 9 PM, @russellgunn brings his distinctive, #hiphop influenced #jazz to the #AJFSessions stage this evening.⠀
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A pioneer of the Jazz/Trap movement, Gunn is one of the most prolific #musicians of our time and has produced two #Grammy-nominated recordings, “Ethnomusicology” Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. ⠀
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Throughout his career, Gunn has played with some of the most notable #artists in jazz and #urban music, including Wynton Marsalis, Maxwell, DʼAngelo, Angie Stone, Jimmy Heath, Roy Hargrove, Lou Reed, Cee Lo Green, Young Jeezy, and Harry Connick, Jr., to name a few.⠀
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See you at 9 pm on the #AtlantaJazzFestival’s Facebook page.

Karla Harris was simply mesmerizing! Thank you for

Karla Harris was simply mesmerizing! Thank you for that wonderful performance!⠀
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Tonight, at 9 PM, join us for a performance from trumpeter and jazz/trap pioneer @RussellGunn for this evening’s #AJFSessions concert. See you tonight at 9 PM.

Tonight, at 9 PM, we share a beautiful performance

Tonight, at 9 PM, we share a beautiful performance from #jazz #vocalist Karla Harris for this evening's #AJFSessions concert.⠀
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Known for her dynamic delivery and diversity, Harris has amazed audiences from Portland, OR to Provence, France, and she has performed at numerous jazz #festivals, including the Sarasota Jazz Festival, Portland Jazz Festival, Oregon Coast Jazz Party, Nantucket Arts Festival, and #Atlanta Jazz Party. Join us tonight for what will be a soothing and lovely jazz performance.⠀
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See you at 9 pm on the #AtlantaJazzFestival’s Facebook page.

Tyrone Jackson (@tyronejay3) really knows how to p

Tyrone Jackson (@tyronejay3) really knows how to play those keys! Thank you for that wonderful performance last night!⠀
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Tonight, join us for a lovely #jazz concert with v#ocalist #KarlaHarris for this evening's #AJFSessions concert.⠀
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See you tonight at 9 PM!⠀
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Photo: @photorushin

Tonight, at 9 PM, Tyrone Jackson (@tyronejay3), an

Tonight, at 9 PM, Tyrone Jackson (@tyronejay3), and his boundless creativity, shares an outstanding performance with the #AJFSessions series this evening.⠀
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Described as a quintessential #jazz #pianist, Jackson’s vast imagination, coupled with his harmonic mastery, creates an amazing sound that will delight you.⠀
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See you at 9 pm on the #AtlantaJazzFestival’s Facebook page.

What a wonderful performance from @melvinjonestpt.

What a wonderful performance from @melvinjonestpt. It was simply incredible! Make sure you let Melvin know how much you enjoyed his concert with a comment.⠀
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Tonight, at 9 PM, join us for a performance from #jazz #pianist Tyrone Jackson (@tyronejay3) for this evening’s #AJFSessions concert. See you tonight at 9 PM.⠀
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Photo: Ecclesia Morian

Tonight, at 9 PM, @melvinjonestpt and his quintet

Tonight, at 9 PM, @melvinjonestpt and his quintet help us celebrate #MemorialDay with a remarkable performance on the #AJFSessions stage this evening.⠀
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A highly regarded #Trumpeter, #Composer, #Educator, and a #Grammy Award winner, Jones has been a force on multiple fronts of the #music scene for nearly two decades. His #trumpet skills and arranging work can be heard on nearly 200 recordings across various genres. In addition, Jones’ trumpet can be heard on multiple television programs, movies, and nationally syndicated #award shows, including the #BETAwards.⠀
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See you at 9 pm on the #AtlantaJazzFestival’s Facebook page.

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