4 Great Shows...7 Great Jazz Artists ...ALL FREE!

​Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000.  Did we mention that it's FREE?  That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, and Elite Behavioral Medicine, so bring your entire family.

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2019 Jazz In The Alley Artists Lineup

​​June 22nd- Rod Harris Jr
July 27th- Greg Robbins & Remey Williams
August 17th- The 4 Korners & YemiConga
September 28th- Unknown Lyric

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PREVIOUS JAZZ IN THE ALLEY HEADLINERS

JULIE DEXTER

EMRAH KOTAN

JAE FRANKLIN

ERIC THOMAS

NELSON RAMOS

SHAMEIA CRAWFORD

LAURA COYLE

MYLAH

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Percussionist Emrah Kotan: What Do YOU Speak?

From:  emrahkotan.com
Emrah Kotan is a classically trained percussionist who came to the United States from his native Turkey and received a Master's degree in Jazz Studies from Georgia State University. His debut album, The New Anatolian Experience, is a collection of original compositions and arrangements that fuse world music and jazz, creating stylistically sophisticated vibes and a genuine model of personal artistic expression.
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After playing some of the most renowned venues in the world such as the Istanbul Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival and The Blue Note in New York, Emrah is one of the most sought after musicians in the Atlanta music scene. His unique musical ability transcends many genres and cultures. He is involved in various musical projects, including his own, and is the drummer/percussionist for Grammy award winning artist, India.Arie.

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​Aside from performing, Emrah is an enthusiastic music educator who has conducted master classes and has taught many students over the years, some of which who have been awarded music scholarships by the colleges of their choice. Emrah teaches students of all ages privately and is the Director of the Jazz and World Percussion Ensembles at Agnes Scott College.

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