There still will be local events throughout May leading up the Memorial Day weekend, such as the Neighborhood Jazz Series, and more in the local calendar.

The 2026 Atlanta Jazz Festival is set to ignite the stage with a dynamic fusion of established and emerging artists, encompassing the captivating genres of jazz, funk, R&B, Latin jazz, and more. With a profound emphasis on honoring the vibrant legacy and evolution of jazz, this event promises a spellbinding and diverse display of musical styles, destined to enrapture and inspire music aficionados of every persuasion. Here’s the schedule that you can look forward to.

Saturday, May 23
1 pm Buddy Red
3 pm aja monet
5 pm Nate Smith
7 pm Christian McBride & Ursa Major
9 pm Kamasi Washington

Sunday, May 26
1 pm Cleveland P. Jones
3 pm Myron McKinley Trio
5 pm Donnie – The Colored Section
7 pm Esperanza Spalding
9 pm The Roots

Monday, May 27
1 pm Cody Matlock
3 pm Nicole Zuraitis
5 pm Destin Conrad
7 pm Butcher Brown
9 pm PJ Morton

Admission to the Atlanta Jazz Festival is free, with food and drink vendors on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the performances. The festival will take place rain or shine.

Full information about the Jazz Festival is here.
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There still will be local events throughout May leading up the Memorial Day weekend, such as the Neighborhood Jazz Series, MARTA Monday, Jazz in the Airport Atrium, and more in the local calendar. A special tribute to Churchhill Grounds curated by Lil Jon Roberts and Russell Gunn is not to be missed.

The 2025 Atlanta Jazz Festival is set to ignite the stage with a dynamic fusion of established and emerging artists, encompassing the captivating genres of jazz, funk, R&B, Latin jazz, and more. With a profound emphasis on honoring the vibrant legacy and evolution of jazz, this event promises a spellbinding and diverse display of musical styles, destined to enrapture and inspire music aficionados of every persuasion. Here’s the schedule that you can look forward to.

Saturday, May 24
1 pm Khari Cabral & JIVA
3 pm Aneesa Strings
5 pm Takuya Kuroda
7 pm Marsha Ambrosius
9 pm Derrick Hodge

Sunday, May 26
1 pm Kenny Banks Jr.
3 pm Jarrod Lawson
5 pm Ravi Coltrane
7 pm Andromeda Turre
9 pm Russell Gunn & Blackhawk Quartet

Monday, May 27
1 pm Brandon Woody
3 pm Tyreek McDole
5 pm Charles McPherson
7 pm Dianne Reeves
9 pm Joe Gransden and his Big Band

Admission to the Atlanta Jazz Festival is free, with food and drink vendors on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the performances. The festival will take place rain or shine.

Full information about the Jazz Festival is here.

As things warm up in April we swing by the Dogwood festival, Hard Rock Cafe and ASW Whiskey Exchange in Atlanta, GA before heading home to check on a few venues I’ve been hearing about for a while, The Blue Note and Natalie’s Grandview in Columbus, Ohio. There is a lot of good music out there, my mission is to give it some light.

In March we swing by Gallery 992 to check out REVERENCE and The Red Light Cafe both in Atlanta, GA. There is a lot of good music out there, my mission is to give it some light.

In February we visit The Olde Courthouse Tavern in Fayetteville, GA for an Open Jam, the Jazz Clinic 2025 Emory Fest., and Chairs Upstairs in East Point, GA for an Open Jazz Jam. There is a lot of good music out there, my mission is to give it some light.

In January we visit Chairs Upstairs in East Point, GA for an Open Jazz Jam and Johnny G and SAE House Band at the Frozen Rooster in Fayetteville, GA. There is a lot of good music out there, my mission is to give it some light.

Starting off the New Year on the Jazz tip with not one but two Evolution track-lists. Starting off exploring some new and and forgotten tracks by some incredible artists. Once again immerse yourself in the sounds of these undiscovered talents. This is your musical curator, the C-DUBU and I’m thrilled to be on this musical exploration with you. Enjoy the ride!

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This was one last time before the year ended. We love to support and highlight the music of independent artists (jazz)(soul)(funk)(remix) which is often underrepresented. There is a lot of good music out there, my mission is to give it some light.

This was one last time in the Fall season to listen to some live music outdoors. We love to support and highlight the music of independent artists (jazz)(soul)(funk)(remix) which is often underrepresented. There is a lot of good music out there, my mission is to give it some light.

This was one last time in the Fall season to listen to some live music outdoors. We love to support and highlight the music of independent artists (jazz)(soul)(funk)(remix) which is often underrepresented. There is a lot of good music out there, my mission is to give it some light.