Jazz at All Saints’
A sanctuary of sound in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.
+ Best of Atlanta 2025 — Atlanta Magazine + ArtsATL + The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
+ From the Artistic Director
Now in our third season, Jazz at All Saints’ has become a place where the American spirit of this music lives and breathes — and where all are welcome.
From the voices of Ella, Billie, and Sarah, through Memphis blues and gospel-infused piano, to brand-new works about birdsong and the wonders of our shared humanity, our Season 3 artists each deliver a deep expression of the American spirit. We are committed to preserving the past, championing new works, and exploring the boundaries of possibility.
We welcome you with doors, arms, and ears wide open to experience this sanctuary of sound.
Swing and soul,
Virginia Schenck
Artistic Director, Jazz at All Saints’ Concert Series
+ From the Artistic Director
Four nights in the sanctuary of sound
Every concert begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $25 general · $15 student — or save with a season pass to all four.
OCT 9TH
The Rodney Jordan Quintet
Friday, October 9 · 7:00 PM
The aesthetic beauty of this quintet is beyond dispute.
– Paris Move
Rodney Jordan (bass) leads his quintet with Louis Heriveaux (piano), Quentin Baxter (drums), Matthew White (trumpet), and Mark Sterbank (saxophone). The ensemble will perform selections from their acclaimed Memphis Blue album and premiere new compositions. Grammy-nominated Jordan is a respected bassist, composer, bandleader, and jazz educator at Florida State University.
Nov 13TH
Kenny Banks, Jr., piano
Friday, November 13 · 7:00 PM
Known for his “deeply embodied gospel and soul roots,” Kenny’s “arrangements are thrilling, modern, and surprising.
– Downbeat Magazine
Atlanta-based pianist Kenny Banks Jr. is a dynamic jazz artist known for blending jazz, gospel, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop influences. A solo performer and longtime collaborator with Kurt Elling and Stefon Harris, he has toured globally with leading jazz musicians and regularly performs in New York while contributing to film and television productions.
FEB 12TH
Helen Sung, piano
Friday, February 12 · 7:00 PM
Sung plays with crisp swing and elegant invention, her rhythms drawing from the music’s deepest blues roots – and setting listeners’ heads bobbing – while she explores her own fresh ideas, often inspired from her classical training.
– The New York Times
Pianist, composer, and Guggenheim Fellow Helen Sung is an acclaimed jazz artist known for her innovative Live Wire project, inspired by neuroscience and music. A Steinway Artist and Herbie Hancock Institute alumna, she has performed worldwide with leading jazz musicians and teaches at Columbia University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
MAR 12TH
Maria Howell, vocal
Friday, March 12 · 7:00 PM
One only needs to be within earshot to be drawn into the magic that is Maria.
– Carl Anthony, Notorious Jazz/Voice of the 2025 Atlanta Jazz Festival
Maria Howell and her quintet celebrate the timeless music of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan with heartfelt interpretations of jazz classics. An acclaimed singer and actor, Howell has performed across the U.S. and appeared in films and television including The Color Purple, The Blind Side, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, and Beyond the Gates.
+ One pass, four nights
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Reserve your seat for all four concerts at once — and support world-class jazz in the heart of Midtown.
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Giving to Music at All Saints’
Ticket sales cover only a fraction of what it takes to bring these artists to Midtown. Your gift keeps the sanctuary of sound alive — supporting world-class performers, student access, and free community programming.ort world-class jazz in the heart of Midtown.
Contact Betsey Gibbs (bgibbs@allsaintsatlanta.org.), All Saints’ Membership Coordinator, if you have any questions or concerns with your donation, have issues ordering tickets, or if you have any website issues. Music program contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law:
Giving Levels
Named, of course, for the standards we love.
A Love Supreme
$5000+
How High the Moon
$2000 – $4,999
When the Saints Go Marching In
$500 – $999
Anything Goes
$500 – $999
I Got Rhythm
$250 – $499
I Get a Kick Out of You
$125 – $249
’S Wonderful
$50 – $124
+ From recent seasons
Previously on our stage
Every concert begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $25 general · $15 student — or save with a season pass to all four.
2025–2026 Season
The 2025–2026 Jazz at All Saints’ season featured unforgettable performances by Robert Boone Jr., Nnenna Freelon, Darren English, and Brandee Younger. From tributes to jazz legends and civil rights history to soulful storytelling, South African jazz innovation, and groundbreaking harp artistry, each sold-out concert celebrated creativity, connection, and musical excellence, leaving audiences inspired and reinforcing Jazz at All Saints’ place in Atlanta’s vibrant jazz community.
2024–2025 Season
The season featured outstanding performances by Gary Motley, Joe Alterman, Carmen Bradford, and Matt Kaminski. From soulful piano and joyful jazz to swing classics and dynamic organ performances, each concert showcased exceptional artistry and unforgettable musicianship. The series celebrated jazz’s rich traditions while inspiring audiences with world-class talent, setting the stage for another exciting season of live music.
+ The people behind the series
Virginia Schenck
Artistic Director
A vocalist and bandleader, Virginia curates each season with a commitment to preserving the past, championing new works, and welcoming the whole city into the music.
Advisory Committee
Maggie Edson · Barrie Gibby · Mary Wyche Lesesne · John Mitchell · Alvin Moore · John Smith · Carl Walker · Dennis Zakas
Jazz Advisors
Joe Alterman · Dwight Andrews · Robert Boone · Carmen Bradford · Gary Motley
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