Groove to the sounds of local musicians in 3 different environments at our new venue The Georgian Terrace.

Band Room - Performance by Rio Negro

This eight-piece jazz band triply fronted by Broderick Santiago on congas, Kevin Johnson on piano and Melvin Jones on trumpet, has played alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. An Atlanta favorite, that has toured the globe, Río Negro brings its contagious rhythms and melodies to Harvest Midtown.For more information, please visit: www.rionegromusic.com

"Río Negro reminds me of the early Jazz Messengers. Back in the 1950's, when the Messengers first got started, they too were the young Jazz Lions of their day, talented, gifted and brought a fresh sound to the Jazz scene. When I first heard Río Negro, I knew right away that I wanted them to showcase their music at our WRFG Paul Mitchell Community Jazz Awards and POW!, our audience was floored by their presentation!"

- Phil "Captain Mellow" Clore - Jazz Music Department Manager, WRFG 89.3 FM Atlanta

VIP Room - Performance by Reggie Hines

Reggie Hines has played nationally and internationally before crowds of thousands.  His solo performance of Curtis Mayfield’s, “The Making of You” was featured during superstar Angie Stone’s concerts and received overwhelming responses earning him a mark in the music industry.  Hines began commanding the attention of national and international audiences and capitalized on it by performing on the David Letterman Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Tom Joyner’s Sky Show and Cruise, Montreaux Jazz Festival, Bermuda Jazz Festival, Bou Bou’s Jazz Festival in St. Barths, Merengue Soul Festival, Sinbad’s Bermuda Cruise Festival, St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Stockholm Jazz Festival, Essence Music Festival, Pori Jazz Festival in Finland, Lou Rawl’s United Negro College Fund Telethon, Miami Soul Beach Festival and more.  

Reggie Hines is highly sought by many artists and has performed with Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Brian McKnight, Jill Scott, Freddie Jackson, The O’Jay’s, Luther Vandross (on his last tour), Gerald Levert, Regina Belle, Cheryl “Pepsi” Riley, Carl Thomas, Iyanla Vanzant, Zhane, Wu-Tang Clan, Sybil, Christopher Williams, Chico & El DeBarge, Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir and many others. 

Since the launch of his CD, “Do You See What I See” released independently last year, he has distinguished himself as a front man, a phenomenal saxophonist and a true entertainer.  Reggie Hines is well known in the local Atlanta music arena and has performed for the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Centennial Park Concert Series and many venues around town.

For additional information about Reggie Hines and upcoming performance dates visit his website at www.reggiehinesny.com. 

Art Room - Performance by J Stewart acoustic sounds with percussionist

Armed With shaggy blond hair and an innovative musical style, Georgia native J Stewart is an up an coming star. The singer/songwriter/guitarist started playing the guitar at 5, formed his first band in junior high and has since been turning heads all over the eastern United States. J has a soulful, and fun loving demeanor that resonates from every note at a live performance so be sure to check in frequently to see when J's in your town! .........

www.myspace.com/jmfstewart

Music Room - Live Flamenco Performance by Calo Gitano Flamenco Dance Company

Flamenco is style of dance commonly associated with the gypsies (or "Gitanos") of southern Spain, from the region called Andalusia. Our shows are very interactive and energetic, and are designed to transport our audiences straight into the cultural heart of Spain. We even make sure that the audience members get a chance to learn a few steps and have fun with us dancing to some great Rumba Flamenca beats. We offer shows with live music and signing, and several dancers. For more information, please visit: www.calogitano.com.

Music Room - Salsa Performance by The SalsaBELLES

The salsaBELLES of the ATL, is an all female Salsa performance group consisting of 10 women who have excelled to Masters Level with SALSAtlanta Dance Studio.

We are dedicated to dancing a particular style of Salsa known as Rueda de Casino. This dance evolved in Havana Cuba in the 1940s and later in Miami. The Cuban immigrants brought their music and customs to the United States with breathtaking combinations of spins and footwork. The dance is best viewed with several pairs dancing in a circle. One person calls the name of a step, and all the pairs execute the step at the same time, frequently changing partners around the circle. This is how the name 'Rueda'(Roo ay dah) developed, which means 'wheel' in Spanish. The result is a fast paced, beautifully synchronized, exciting dance.  We like to call our shows "Rueda de Casino with a feminine touch".

Check out www.salsaBELLES.com for more info!