Hickman Student Center, Morris Brown College
05.17.08 | 7:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Annual Spring Jazz Vespers

In celebration of the 141st Anniversity of First Congregational Church
A part of the Atlanta Jazz Festival, 1978-2008: Celebrating 30 years
of Excellence in Jazz. Sponsored by the City of Atlanta Office of
Cultural Affairs.

Rialto Theatre
05.21.08 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
The "Feed Your Senses" Edcational Jazz Series featuring world famous vocalist, Nefertari Bey!!
Hosted by the Rialto Theatre, this lunchtime event is setup to help educate and entertain the public with a combination of a jazz performance/ lecture. It's free and open to the public!

Rialto Theatre
80 Forsyth Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia

Sugarhill
05.23.08 | 8:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Sonny Emory at Sugarhill, located in the Underground in Atlanta, Georgia! Sonny is a legend in the music industry having performed with everybody from Gloria Estefan to Earth, Wind, and Fire. This is guaranteed to be a great show!

TBA
05.24.08 | TBA
Oklahoma City, OK, U.S.A.
Special Tour with an All-Star Band led by the one and only Ronnie Garrett! This "superband" will also be making a stop in Dallas, Texas in the next weekend. Stay Tuned for more details!

Atlanta Jazz Festival, Woodruff Park
05.25.08 | TBA
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Jazz Vocalist, Kemba Cofield! Performing with Kemba is always a good time because she's one of those rare entertainers that can manage to be "normal" after all is said and done.

Gary Motley Quartet in Concert
05.29.08 | 7:30pm
Milledgeville, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with the Gary Motley Quartet. This is a hard-swinging band comprised of Atlanta's top kats, Che Marshall on Drums, Moffit Morris on Bass, and the legendary Gary Motley on Piano.

TBA
05.31.08 | TBA
Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Tour with an Atlanta All Star band! This "superband" will be under leadership of the one and only Ronnie Garrett, whose list of accolades includes receordings with Dru Hill, Monica, and Will Downing. This will be great! Stay tuned for more details.

Cannon Chapel, Emory University
06.13.08 | 7:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jazz Vespers Concert
Performing live with the Atlanta Jazz Chorus and a host of special invited guests including Pianist Gary Motley, Drummer Che Marshall, AND Vocalist Kathleen Bertrand! This group is under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Dwight Andrews.

FSU Summer Jazz Camp
06.15.08 to 06.21.08

All Day and Night
Tallahassee, FL, U.S.A.
Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to serve as clinician and perform with the legendary Rufus Reid at the Florida State University Jazz Festival. It's really a great atmosphere, as the Jazz Program is staffed by some of the most in-demand musicians in the country. Now I have the opportunity to return to FSU to serve as an instructor for their summer jazzcamp.

Churchill Grounds
07.25.08 to 07.26.08

1st Set at 9:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
The Melvin Jones Quintet Live at Churchill Grounds! It's been awhile since I've had both the time and opportunity to bring my own quintet into Churchill Grounds, so I'm excited! Hope you can join us!

Berry College Jazz Festival
11.13.08 | 7:00pm
Rome, GA, U.S.A.
I'm excited about the opportunity to be featured with the Berry College Jazz Ensemble. The director of the group, Adam Hayes, is a fantastic trumpet player that I had the opportunity to play with on an All-Star Big Band concert. So I'm eager to see hwo he's shaping the minds of the "jazzheads" in Rome!

Battle of the High School Bands
12.05.08 to 12.07.08

All Day and Night
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
I have been called upon to serve as a judge for the Annual High School Battle of the Bands in L.A.! I love getting the opportunity to see other bands in action, especially high school bands as they show an excitement and love for the craft that is sometimes lost with age. Events like this really recharge me, so I can't wait for the opportunity.

The High Museum of Atlanta
05.16.08 | 5:00PM-10:00PM
Atlanta, GA, USA
"Jazz at the High" Series featuring the Melvin Jones Quintet! This is a highly popular jazz series offered once a month which offers the audience a classy, live jazz-oriented event with refreshments available. The High Museum is located in Midtown on the corner of 14th Street and Peachtree.

TBA
05.10.08 | TBA
Durham , NC, U.S.A.
Performance with an Atlanta All Star Band under the direction of famed musician/ producer Ronnie Garrett. This is an unbelievably talented group of musicians, and I can't wait to perform with them!

Outdoor Concert
04.25.08 | TBA
Elberton, GA, U.S.A
Performance witht he legendary Gary Motley Quartet! Gary is ne of the most gifted pianists/ arrangers in this region of the country, and he also happens to be a good friend of mine. He also serves the Director of Jazz Studies for Emory University, in which he is single-handedly building one of the most impressive programs in the area. I always look forward to performing with his groups, and you should look forward to attending this concert. Hope to see you there!

Churchill Grounds
04.24.08 | 1st set starts at 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Bernard Linnette's Interactive Group! 1st set begins at 9:00pm.

Historic Douglass Theatre
04.24.08 | 7:00pm
Macon, GA, U.S.A.
The Morehouse College Jazz Ensemble will be performing in this historic venue in Macon, Georgia as part of the Jazz Appreciation month. It's a fantastic opportunity for the band, as the stage of the Douglass Theatre has housed legendary artists such as Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne, Cab Calloway, and the list goes on! This will be great!

Forsyth County Arts Festival
04.23.08 | TBA
TBA, GA, U.S.A.
The Andy David "Allstar" Orchestra will perform for the Forsyth County Arts Festival. More details to follow!

STAR Jazz and Blues Lounge
04.21.08 | 1st Set begins at 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jazz Appreciation Mondays Jam Session featuring the Bernard Linette Interactive Group! This is a great new club that just recently opened up in the historic Castleberry district under the ownership of Legendary Comedian/ Actor Don "D.C." Curry! Admission is $10.00 for non-musicians, the music is great, the club is beautiful, and the scene is just right. Come on out and join us!

Endenu
04.19.08 | 9:00pm
Marietta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with the Bernard Linnette Interactive Group! Endenu is a fairly new spot in Marietta which features live music weekly. The space also has an original ambiance with an elevated stage for easy access to the dancefloor. This should be a great night!

Churchill Grounds
04.17.08 | 1st set starts at 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Bernard Linnette's Interactive Group! 1st set begins at 9:00pm.

Martin Luther Kng, Jr. International Chapel
04.16.08 | 7:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A
Morehouse College Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert 2008
This will be the opportunity for the Morehouse College Jazz Ensemble to highlight some of their repertoire, as this will be their final performance for the 2008 season. The band has consistently performed to sold-out crowds and received rave reviews as "one fo the most entertaining gorups in the country." The band will be under my direction and the concert will feature one my esteemed colleagues (and one the most amazing Woodwind Artists I've ever known), Clarence Johnson on Saxophone! The event is free and open to the public. You don't want to miss this concert!

STAR Jazz and Blues Lounge
04.14.08 | 1st Set begins at 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jazz Appreciation Mondays Jam Session featuring the Bernard Linette Interactive Group! This is a great new club that just recently opened up in the historic Castleberry district under the ownership of Legendary Comedian/ Actor Don "D.C." Curry! Admission is $10.00 for non-musicians, the music is great, the club is beautiful, and the scene is just right. Come on out and join us!

PGA Masters Tournament 2008
04.12.08 | 7:30pm
Augusta, GA, U.S.A.
This is a very exciting opportunity to be a part of the world famous PGA Masters Tournament Series taking place in Augusta, Georgia. Though the event is private, there's no telling who will actually be there. The sextet will consist of some of Atlanta's finest talent, and will perform a range of repertoire, mostly featuring Jazz Standards.

The campus of North Georgia College and State University
04.11.08 | TBA
Dahlonega, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with the Andy David Orchestra! This is a "superband" in the sense that this Big Band is comprised of some of the finest musicians in the Southeast all coming together to perform the most challenging arrangements. MOst of these guys are professors and professional performing artists, as the leader of the band is actually the Director of Bands for North Georgia College. This evenet is free and open to the public.

Churchill Grounds
04.10.08 | 1st set starts at 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Bernard Linnette's Interactive Group! 1st set begins at 9:00pm.

The 5 Spot
04.08.08 | 8:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Shekiniah Rodriguez on her Graduate Recital! This is the "exit exam" for a wonderful saxophonist, who is actually on her way to pursuing her doctoral studies. The evnt is free and open to the pulblic, annd she will be performing some of the classic, lesser known Hard-Bop tunes as well as some original material. You don't want to miss this!

STAR Jazz and Blues Lounge
04.07.08 | 1st Set begins at 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jazz Appreciation Mondays Jam Session featuring the Bernard Linette Interactive Group! This is a great new club that just recently opened up in the historic Castleberry district under the ownership of Legendary Comedian/ Actor Don "D.C." Curry! Admission is $10.00 for non-musicians, the music is great, the club is beautiful, and the scene is just right. Come on out and join us!

Macon Jazz Vespers
04.06.08 | 5:00pm
Macon, GA, U.S.A.
Special Jazz Vespers Performance with Dwight Andrews and the his Jazz Vespers Ensemble!! Rev. Dwight Andrews has successfully melded his spiritual message with his jazz message, and created one of the most original and exciting ministries I've ever witnessed as a musician. This event will feature some of his works performed by the Atlanta Jazz Choir and Dwight Adams Quintet. Come check it out!

Hope Presbyterian Church
04.04.08 to 04.05.08

7:00pm
Cordova, TN, U.S.A.
Candle on the Bluff Awards Presentation
This is a wonderful event presented by the Memphis Chapter of the Morehouse College Alumni Association and the New Olivet Baptist Churh Outreach Ministry. This year's them will commemorate the Assasination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and highlight his well-known affinity for Jazz Music. This will definitely be an evening to remember as the Morehouse Jazz Ensemble will serve as the featured ensemble for the evening.

Kokopelli's Jazz
03.28.08 to 03.29.08

1st Set begins @ 8:00pm
Savannah, GA, U.S.A.
Melvin Jones Quartet featuring Mark Raudabaugh on Drums! this will mark my first opportunity to perform in a very nice jazz club in Savannah I just happened to come acoss on one of my trips down there. The band will ocnsist of some of the finest guys from the area, including Mark Raudabaugh on Drums, and Brian Leitch on Guitar. The cover is $10.00, and the music will be swingin! Hope to see you there.

Spivey Hall, Clayton State University
03.27.08 | 11:15am
Morrow, GA, U.S.A.
Morehouse College Jazz Ensemble in Concert! This will be a special performance as part of the Spivey Hall Educational Series, presented especially for Atlanta Area Students between the 6th and 12th grade.

Florida State University Jazz Festival
02.01.08 to 02.02.08

TBA
Atlanta, GA, USA
I have been invited to participate in the Annual Florida State University Jazz Festival as a performer/ clinician! This is particularly exciting for me as I will have the opportunity to share the stage with some of my friends Rodney Jordan-Bassist/ FSU Professor of Music, Leon Anderson-Drummer/ Chairman FSU Jazz Department, as well as the legendary Jazz Bassist/ Composer/ Bandleader Rufus Ried! More information is available at the college's official website www.fsu.edu

First Baptist Church
01.26.08 | 7:00pm
Cartersville, GA, U.S.A.
Live Gospel Recording with Ahmad Hall & Favor!! This is sure to be wonderful event, as I will be performing with our horn section "Solid State." Admission is $15.00, and the church address is:

241 Douthit Ferry Rd
Cartersville, GA 30120

For more information, call (770) 382-4994.

Georgia Association of Jazz Educators (GAJE) Conference
01.25.08 to 01.26.08

TBA
Savannah, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with the Allstar Educator's Big Band for the Annual Georgia Music Educator's Association Conference. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and perform with educators from many different parts of Georgia. The events will take place in the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia.

Cannon Chapel, Emory University
01.24.08 | 7:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Jazz Vespers
Performing live with the Atlanta Jazz Chorus and a host of special invited guests including Pianist Gary Motley, Drummer Che Marshall, AND Vocalist Kathleen Bertrand! This group is under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Dwight Andrews.

Private Studio
01.24.08 | Private Session
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Gospel Recording Session with Solid State Hornz.

Midtown Bridge Church
01.13.08 | 10:00am
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance for morning Worship Service at an innovative, new church located at the bustling Atlantic Station Area. For more details, call 770.592.3993.

Catch Restaurant- Blue Olive Lounge
01.10.08 | 8:00pm-midnight
Marietta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Matthew Kaminski and his ensemble "Organized Time." This group performs live every Thursday at Catch Restaurant in Marietta, Georgia from 8:00pm until midnight. Come check it out if you can!

Atlantic Station
01.06.08 | 9:00am
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance for a special Sunday Morning Worship Service.

UCO Jazz Lab
12.31.07 | 8:00pm
Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
New Year's Performance with Oklahoma's top Party/ Dance Band, Shortt Dogg at the wonderful Jazz Lab on the campus of University of Central Oklahoma. This band knows how to have a good time, and it spreads through every audience that has the pleasure of experiencing their music. It's no wonder they are as popular as they are.

UCO Jazz Lab
12.27.07 | 8:00pm
Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
Performance with Oklahoma's top Party/ Dance Band, Shortt Dogg at the wonderful Jazz Lab on the campus of University of Central Oklahoma. This band knows how to have a good time, and it spreads through every audience that has the pleasure of experiencing their music. It's no wonder they are as popular as they are.

Churchill Grounds
12.15.07 | 1st Set 9:30PM
Atlanta, GA, USA
Tribute to Cannonball Adderly featuring the Justin Varnes Quintet. It's going to be a hard-swinging night, so I hope you can join us!
Churchill Grounds
Downtown Atlanta nextdoor to the Fox Theatre

Rialto Centre for the Performing Arts
12.08.07 | 6:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Special Christms Vespers Performance with Dwight Andrews and the his Jazz Vespers Ensemble!! Rev. Dwight Andrews has successfully melded his spiritual message with his jazz message, and created one of the most original and exciting ministries I've ever witnessed as a musician. This event will feature some of his works performed by the Atlanta Jazz Choir and Dwight Adams Quintet. Come check it out!

Churchill Grounds
12.07.07 | 1st set starts @ 9:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with the world renowned Gary Motley Quartet! gary has got to be one the most solid Pianiss in the Southeastern region. He feels my performance/ education related pains as he serves as the Director of the Jazz Program at Emory University. The rest of the ensemble will be rounded out by Tommy Sauter on Bass and Justin Varnes on Drums. It's going to be alot of fun. Hope you can make it!

SugarHill
12.01.07 | 8:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
"Hot Ice Live!"
Performance with UrbanSoul and Omar to bring in the holiday season!
Sugarhill located in Kenny's Alley of Underground Atlanta

Holiday Inn Capital Plaza
11.17.07 | Doors Open @ 7:30pm; Show Begins @ 8:00pm
Atlanta, GA, USA
"Stompin at the Savoy"
A Brenda Jackson and Associates Signature Event
This will be a wonderful evening of Music and a variety of different cultural expressions for the purpose of raising funds for the Howey Hudson Lowe Foundation for the homeless and those with special needs. The sponsors have all made generous contributions to this cause, and this night promises to be one to remember.

Holiday Inn Capital Plaza
450 Capital Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312

General Seating - $50.00
VIP Tableof 8- $750.00
Attire is Formal

For more information, call (770)881-4756

Telfair Museum
11.09.07 | 6:00pm-9:00pm
Savannah, GA, USA
November 9, 6-9pm
Jepson Live Featuring the Melvin Jones Trio
Jepson Center for the Arts
In conjunction with the Savannah Music Festival, the museum is pleased to bring you Jepson Live, featuring the Melvin Jones Trio on November 9th. Presented by The Savannah Bank, the new monthly series features live music at the Jepson Center for the Arts on the second Friday of each month.

Join us for food, drinks, and music in a uniquely artistic setting. Admission is free to museum members and $10 for the general public. For more information, call 912.790.8800.

B.T.Harvey Stadium, Morehouse College
11.03.07 | 1:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Morehouse College Homecoming Football Game!
This is where I spend ALL of my time during the Fall Semester. The halftime performances feature the famed "House of Funk" Marching Band under my direction! This weekend's game will be against Miles College!

B.T.Harvey Stadium, Morehouse College
10.20.07 | 2:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Morehouse College Homecoming Football Game!
This is where I spend ALL of my time during the Fall Semester. The halftime performances feature the famed "House of Funk" Marching Band under my direction! This weekend's game will be against AUC rivalry Clark Atlanta University!

B.T.Harvey Stadium, Morehouse College
10.13.07 | 7:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Morehouse College Football Game!
This is where I spend ALL of my time during the Fall Semester. The halftime performances feature the famed "House of Funk" Marching Band under my direction! This weekend's game will be against Savannah State University.

Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic Weekend
10.05.07 to 10.06.07

TBA
Columbus, GA, U.S.A.
This is THE oldest, running classic between HBCU'S in existence, boasting capacity audiences for the last 71 years. Now in its 72nd Anniversary, the classic has grown to include : A Battle of the Bands and Stepshow on Friday night; A Parade through the Streets of Downtown Columbus, Georgia on Saturday morning; the Football game between the two rivals on Saturday afternoon; and a concluding concert featuring some of the musical icons of our generation! If you can make it, this will be a fun-filled weekend as two of the country's most prestigious Historically Black Institutions display their athletic and Music programs.

Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival
09.29.07 | TBA
Birmingham, AL, U.S.A.
Performance with Jazz Pianist Extraordinaire, Gary Motley! Gary si one of my favorite pianists, and he always manages to assemble the hardest swingin groups. This will definitely be fun!

TBA
09.22.07 | 7:00PM
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Dwight Andrews and the his Jazz Vespers Ensemble!! Rev. Dwight Andrews has successfully melded his spiritual message with his jazz message, and created one of the most original and exciting ministries I've ever witnessed as a musician. This event will feature some of his works.

Shaw University Stadium
09.16.07 | 4:00pm
Durham, NC, U.S.A.
North Carolina Battle of the Bands
This is where I spend ALL of my time during the Fall Semester. The halftime performances feature the famed "House of Funk" Marching Band under my direction! This weekend's event will feature the Morehouse College "House of Funk" Marching Band, Virgina State University Marching Band, North Carolina A&T Marching Band, as well as a host of local High School Bands!

Shaw University Stadium
09.15.07 | 4:00pm
Durham, NC, U.S.A.
Morehouse College Football Game!
This is where I spend ALL of my time during the Fall Semester. The halftime performances feature the famed "House of Funk" Marching Band under my direction! This weekend's game will be Shaw University!

TBA
09.06.07 to 09.08.07

TBA
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Performance with living legend Jennifer Holliday!
I'm extremely excited to have the opportunity to share the stage with such a huge, musical icon (not to mention my wife's FAVORITE singer). This will be an event to remember.

B.T.Harvey Stadium, Morehouse College
08.25.07 | 7:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Morehouse College Football Game!
This is where I spend ALL of my time during the Fall Semester. The halftime performances feature the famed "House of Funk" Marching Band under my direction! This weekend's game will be against Fort Valley State University.

Historic Martin Luther King Center/ Ebennezer Baptist Church
07.21.07 | TBA
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Kathleen Bertrand, a Phenomenal jazz Vocalist based in Atlanta. This special engagement is being presented as part of the National Black Arts Festival. Hope to see you there!

Woodruff Arts Center
07.21.07 | 5:00pm
Atlanta, GA
Performance with local latin-jazz legends, Rio Negro, as part of the National Black Arts Festival! I was one of the founding members of this band back when we are all attending Morehouse College. Our popularity as a band grew faster and farther than either of us could imagine at the time. This will be a great time, as we have not been able to play together for awhile due to our other commitments. Hope you can join us!

TBA
07.09.07 | TBA
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Live Recording with world reknowned Drummer/ Bandleader/ Clinician Sonny Emory and his incredible ensemble. You've got to check this out! More details to come!

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
07.04.07 | TBA
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Special Performance for New Birth Baptist Church Music Ministry. More details to follow!

TBA
06.30.07 | 8:00pm-11:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Kathleen Bertrand and her extremely talented ensemble. This is one of Atlanta's top vocalists, and a personal favorite of mine. More details to follow! Until then, check out her website!

Georgia World Congress Center
06.27.07 | TBA
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Full Gospel Baptist Church "Embracing the Next Dimension" Conference 2007
This is a huge gospel conference offered by Full Gospel Baptist Church, in which there are a series of seminars, events, presentations, and concerts designed to help unite communties, families, and businesses under one purpose. The three day event will feature nightly performances featuring "Solid State" horn line, and sermons from some of the country's most prolific religious leaders.

Georgia World Conference Center
Atlanta, Georgia

Villa Christina Jazz Series
06.17.07 | 5:30PM
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with world famous drummer/ bandleader Sonny Emory for the Villa Christina Jazz Series. A while back, I had the good fortune to perform on a recording with this Musical icon, and that experience alone displayed the level of experience and passion this cat brings to the table. If you're able to make it to this event, I guarantee you won't be sorry!

Villa Christina
4000 Summit Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30319
678-686-4272

Private Event
06.16.07 | TBA
NC, U.S.A.
Private event with the "Class Act" Band.

Churchill Grounds Jazz Club
06.15.07 | **1st set 8:30pm**
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
A Special One-Night Engagement with Peter Ponzol on Sax!! This cat is so bad, he has an entire line of mouthpieces named after him. You definitely dont want to miss this show, so grab your loved one or join us in "dutch" form if you wish. Either way, you're guaranteed to leave this event with a full soul!! Admission $10.00

Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta,GA 30308
(404) 876-3030

Churchill Grounds Jazz Club
05.26.07 | **1st set 8:30pm**
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
A Special One-Night Engagement with the Bernard Linette Interactive Ensemble!! This is sure to be a night to remember, so grab your loved one or join us in "dutch" form if you wish. Either way, you're guaranteed to leave this event with a full soul!! Admission $10.00

Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta,GA 30308
(404) 876-3030

Churchill Grounds Jazz Club
05.25.07 | **1st set 9:00pm**
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
A Special One-Night Engagement with the Chirs Burroughs Ensemble featuring hirs Burroughs on Drums, Darryl Reeves on Sax, Brian Hogans on Piano, and myself on Trumpete!! This is sure to be a night to remember, so grab your loved one or join us in "dutch" form if you wish. Either way, you're guaranteed to leave this event with a full soul!! Admission $10.00

Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta,GA 30308
(404) 876-3030

Georgia Public Broadcasting
05.24.07 to 05.27.07

9:00pm e.s.t., 7:00pm, 4:00pm, 1:00am
Television Program, GA
Live Performance in the Georgia Broadcasting Studio with the Gary Motley Quartet! This was a wonderful chance to play with gary motely on Piano, Rodney Jordan on Bass, and Leon Anderson on Drums for the "State of the Arts" Program feature on Jazz and Education. It was a particularlygreat experience, as everyone in the ensemble is involved in Collegiate Jazz Education. Make sure you check this one out if you're able!

Georgia State University
05.07.07 | 7:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Emmitt Goods, a talented young Trombonist holding his graduate recital! This will definitely be fun!

Eclipse di Luna
05.05.07 | 8:30pm-12:00am
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rhumba Havana, led by Raphael Benitez; The food is great, and there'sa "Dancefloor" in case you feel the spirit!

Eclipse di Luna
04.21.07 | 8:30pm-12:00am
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rhumba Havana, led by Raphael Benitez; The food is great, and there'sa "Dancefloor" in case you feel the spirit!

Slice
04.18.07 | 7:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
My quartet will perform at Slice, located downtown Atlanta at 85 Poplar Street. This is a new location for the popular chain, and they are starting to experiment with live music. So come check it out!

Churchill Grounds Jazz Club
04.13.07 | **1st set 7:30pm**
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
A Special One-Night Engagement with the Bernard Linette Interactive Ensemble featuring Saxophone Virtuoso Don Braden!! This is sure to be a night to remember, so grab your loved one or join us in "dutch" form if you wish. Either way, you're guaranteed to leave this event with a full soul!! Admission $20.00

Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta,GA 30308
(404) 876-3030

Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel
04.12.07 to 04.14.07

TBA
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
The 9th Annual Morehouse College Jazz Festival! I will be hosting this annual festival which in the past has featured such notables as Slide Hampton, Jon Faddis, Mulgrew Miller, James Williams, and Freddy Cole! All events and concerts are FREE and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

Clarke Central High School
04.02.07 | 6:00pm
Athens, GA, U.S.A.
I will be performing with the Clarke Central high School Jazz Ensemble as a part of their Jazz Festival! I'm looking forward to the opportunity to play with these kids, as their band has continuously impressed me!

The Mark Ultralounge
03.28.07 | 8:00pm-10:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
I will be performing live with my band for the first time at the Mark Ultralounge! This is a wonderful place with an extremely relaxing atmosphere. If you have the time, come wind down the "Hump-day" blues with the band!

79 Poplar Street
Downtown Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 904-0050

The High Museum of Art
03.16.07 | 5:00pm-10:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Ben Tucker, Legendary Jazz Bassist for the "Friday Jazz" Series!! This "superband" will also include Kenny Banks on Piano, Woody Williams on drums, and myself on the trumpet!!! Admission is $15.00 to the general public, and FREE for members. Dinner, Desserts, and Drinks are available for purchase during this event as well. Come check it out!

Onyxx Restaurant
03.02.07 | 8:00pm-12:00am
Fayetteville, GA, U.S.A.
The Melvin Jones Quartet performing Live at the Onyxx Restaurant!! This is a wonderful new establishment with kind of a tricky location, but it is well worth the journey! The food is great, the staff is friendly, and the place is simply beautiful. If you want to try something new, I would recommend this Spot!

Rialto Theatre
02.21.07 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
The "Feed Your Senses" Edcational Jazz Series featuring world famous vocalist, Nefertari Bey!!
Hosted by the Rialto Theatre, this lunchtime event is setup to help educate and entertain the public with a combination of a jazz performance/ lecture. It's free and open to the public!

Rialto Theatre
80 Forsyth Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia

Churchill Grounds Jazz Club
02.14.07 | **1st set 7:30pm**
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
A Special Valentine's Day Performance with the Bernard Linette Interactive Ensemble!! This is sure to be a night to remember, so grab your loved one or join us in "dutch" form if you wish. Either way, you're guaranteed to leave this event with a full soul!!

Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta,GA 30308
(404) 876-3030

Eclipse di Luna
02.10.07 | 8:30pm-12:00am
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rhumba Havana, led by Raphael Benitez; The food is great, and there'sa "Dancefloor" in case you feel the spirit!

Georgia Ballroom Galleria, Georgia World Congress Center
01.27.07 | 10:00a.m.-2:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
HBCU Recruitment Fair for Honda Battle of the Bands! This is a nice event which takes place annually in Atlanta, Georgia, and showcases "Show-Style" Marching Bands from some of the country's top Historically-Black Collegs and Universities! I will be present at this recruitment fair to represent my school, Morehouse College!

Jamm Band Showcase
01.26.07
Augusta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Jamm, a multi-talented Recording Artist who'sdefinitely on the rise on the modern soul circuit.

Savannah International Trade and Convention Center
01.25.07
Savannah, GA, U.S.A.
The 2007 Georgia Music Educator's Association Conference taking place in Savannah, Georgia. I will be performing with the Georgia Associatin of Jazz Education's All-Star Big Band.

Churchill Grounds Jazz Club
01.19.07 | **1st set 9:30pm**
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
The Melvin Jones Quartet live! This will be a spirited performance, drawing on the talents of Takana Miyamoto on Piano, Lorenzo Sanford on Drums, and Neal Starkey on Bass! Hope to See You there!

Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta,GA 30308
(404) 876-3030

2007 IAJE Conference
01.10.07 to 01.14.07

New York, NY, U.S.A.
2007 International Association of Jazz Educators Conference! This is a major event in the Jazz World which consists of masterclasses, concerts, lectures, and networking events for almost everyone involved in the Jazz Industry!

University of Central Oklahoma Jazz Lab
12.31.06 to 01.01.07

9:00pm-1:00am
Oklahoma City, U.S.A.
Performance with the Southwest's Best Show and Dance Band, Shortt Dogg!! Admission: $50.00 per person
UCO Jazz Lab
100 E 5th Street
Edmond, Oklahoma
www.shorttdogg.net

Center Stage, formerly "Earthlink Live"
12.23.06 | TBA
Atlanta, GA
Live Christmas Recording with the Pace Sisters!

TBA
12.16.06 | TBA
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Live Performance with cutting edge Atlanta-based SOUL Band, Katt Phood! Led by the grossly talented Pianist/ Composer/ Arranger, Mr. Daniel Moore on Keys, this band's music is unbelievable! So you definitely don't want to miss this show. Stay Tuned for details!

Theatre in the Square
12.16.06 | Show begins at 6:30pm
Marietta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance for the Award-Winning Stage Play entitled "The 1940's Radio Hour," now in its twenty-fifth and final year of performance! It's a wonderful show which has delighted and entertained over 200,000 holiday theatregoers since the opening of the theatre in 1982! be sure to catch this show before the final curtain!

Theatre in the Square
11 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA
(770) 422-8369

The Tabernacle
12.13.06 | Private
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Def Jam Recording Artist, Young Jeezy at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia.

Eclipse di Luna
12.09.06 | 7:30pm-11:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rhumba Havana, led by Raphael Benitez; The food is great, and there'sa "Dancefloor" in case you feel the spirit!

Theatre in the Square
11.16.06 | Show begins at 8:00pm
Marietta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance for the Award-Winning Stage Play entitled "The 1940's Radio Hour," now in its twenty-fifth and final year of performance! It's a wonderful show which has delighted and entertained over 200,000 holiday theatregoers since the opening of the theatre in 1982! be sure to catch this show before the final curtain!

Theatre in the Square
11 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA
(770) 422-8369

Rialto Theatre
11.15.06 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
The "Feed Your Senses" Edcational Jazz Series
Hosted by the Rialto Theatre, this lunchtime event is setup to help educate and entertain the public with a combination of a jazz performance/ lecture. It's free and open to the public!

Rialto Theatre
80 Forsyth Street NW
Atlanta, Georgia

Studio 281
11.10.06 to 11.11.06

9:00pm-12:00am
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Featuring my band at the newest Jazz Club in Atlanta, Studio 281!! Come and check out this new addition to the Atlanta Jazz Scene! The club is located on 281 Peters Street, across from the U-Haul near the Atlanta University Center. Come be a part of the scene!

Eclipse di Luna
11.04.06 | 7:30pm-11:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rhumba Havana, led by Raphael Benitez; The food is great, and there'sa "Dancefloor" in case you feel the spirit!

Churchill Grounds Jazz Club
09.22.06 | **1st set 9:30pm**
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
The Melvin Jones Quintet live!
Churchill Grounds
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta,GA 30308
(404) 876-3030

Morehouse College Leadership Center
08.18.06 | 6:30pm-7:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
V.I.P. Screening of Spike Lee's new film!
Private Reception will feature the Melvin Jones Quartet

Atlanta Hilton Downtown
08.15.06 | 6:30pm-9:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Private event for the Academy of Management Conference 2006

Private Function
08.05.06 | 7:00pm
Athens, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with World Mambo Mission

Eclipse di Luna
07.29.06 | 7:30pm-11:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rhumba Havana, led by Raphael Benitez; The food is great, and there'sa "Dancefloor" in case you feel the spirit!

Woodruff Arts Center
07.22.06 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rio Negro
National Black Arts Festival
"Summersounds in Central Park" Series
Woodruff Arts Center

Antioch Baptist Church
07.21.06
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Live Gospel Recording with up-and-coming artist, Zebulon Ellis
Antioch Baptist Church
466 Northside Dr NW
Atlanta, 30318
(404) 527-5796

Atlantic Station
07.21.06 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rio Negro
National Black Arts Festival
"Summersounds in Central Park" Series
Atlantic Station

CHERRY RESTAURANT AND BAR
07.20.06 | 10:30pm-
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Jamm, a wonderful vocalist and pianist
CHERRY RESTAURANT AND BAR
1051 W PEACHTREE AND 11TH ST , ATLANTA , GA 30309

The Georgia Aquarium
07.17.06 | 7:30pm-10:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Private Function

Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
07.15.06 | 7:00 pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
National Black Arts Festival "Jazz at Ebenezer" Concert Series
Featuring World-Renowned Vocalist Kathleen Bertrand!
407 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404)688-7263

Centennial Olympic Park
06.28.06 | 6:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Wednesday Wind Down Series in the Park
Southern Company Amphitheater
Free concert series offered for people just trying to get through the workweek!

The Blue Room Piano Bar
06.26.06 | 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jam Session hosted by Bernard Linnette/ Melvin Jones Quartet
All Instrumentalists and Vocalists are invited to participate!
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 844-2583

The Blue Room Piano Bar
06.19.06 | 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jam Session hosted by Bernard Linnette/ Melvin Jones Quartet
All Instrumentalists and Vocalists are invited to participate!
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 844-2583

The High Museum
06.18.06 | 6:00p.m.
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Private Event

The Blue Room Piano Bar
06.15.06 | 1st set @ 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Ilona Knopfler, Mack Avenue Jazz Recording Artist
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 844-2583
**cancelled**

The Blue Room Piano Bar
06.12.06 | 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jam Session hosted by Bernard Linnette/ Melvin Jones Quartet
All Instrumentalists and Vocalists are invited to participate!
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 844-2583

The Blue Room Piano Bar
06.05.06 | begins @ 9:00pm
Atlanta, U.S.A.
Jam Session hosted by Bernard Linnette/ Melvin Jones Quartet
All Instrumentalists and Vocalists are invited to participate!
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 844-2583

Eclipse di Luna
06.03.06 | 7:30pm-11:30pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rhumba Havana, led by Raphael Benitez; The food is great, and there'sa "Dancefloor" in case you feel the spirit!

Central Park @ Atlantic Station
06.02.06 | 6:00pm-8:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Rio Negro to open up the Summersounds Concert Series sponsored by B98.5 FM.
Atlantic Station
171 17th Street
Atlanta, GA 30363
Phone (404) 876-2616

The Blue Room
05.29.06 | 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jam Session hosted by Bernard Linnette/ Melvin Jones Quartet
All instrumentalists and Vocalists are invited to participate!
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 844-2583

Sheraton hotel Downtown
05.28.06 to 05.29.06

11:00pm-2:00am
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Official Jam Session for the Atlanta Jazz Festival
Co-hosted by myself and Bernard Linnette; House band includes Craig Shaw on Bass and Takana Miyamoto on Piano; Check it out!

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
05.27.06 | 11:00pm-2:00am
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Atlanta Jazz Festival Jam Session
The Official Jam Session for the 29TH Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival!!
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland Street
Atlanta GA 30303
404.659.6500

The Blue Room
05.25.06 | 8:30pm *1st set*
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Ilona Knopfler, Mack Avenue Recording Artist
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 844-2583

The Blue Room
05.22.06 | 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jam Session hosted by Bernard Linnette/ Melvin Jones Quartet
All Instrumentalists and Vocalists are invited to participate!
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 844-2583

Piedmont Driving Club Playhouse
05.20.06 | 7:30pm-11:45pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Private Event

29th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival "Green market"
05.20.06 | 9:00am-12:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Performance with Nefertari Bey, a great soul/ jazz vocalist who currently resides in New York.

The Blue Room
05.18.06 | 8:30pm *1st set*
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Ilona Knopfler, Mack Avenue Recording Artist
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 844-2583

The Blue Room
05.15.06 | 9:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Jam Session hosted by Bernard Linnette/ Melvin Jones Quartet
All instrumentalists and vocalists are invited to participate.
The Blue Room
2359 B Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 844-2583

Sweet Auburn
05.13.06 | 2:00pm
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
The Sweet Auburn Jazz Festival
Performance with Jamie, a great songwriter/ Vocalist/ Producer/ Keyboardist!

Churchill Grounds Jazz Club
05.12.06 to 05.13.06

8:30pm; 10:30pm each night
Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Bernard Linnette Interactive Group
featuring Julie Dexter (vocalist)

Siloam Church International
05.12.06 | 7:00p.m.
College Park, GA, U.S.A.
Anointed Pace Sisters Live CD/ Video Recording
Siloam Church International
3695 Roosevelt Hwy
College Park, GA 30349
404-216-9806