Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these popular concerts under the stars! Surrounded by the natural beauty of Callanwolde’s lush grounds it’s a great way to unwind and hear live music performed by some of the finest jazz artists in the Southeast.

Callanwolde’s Jazz on the Lawn summer concerts continue to attract audiences looking for quality jazz performed in a uniquely beautiful, comfortable outdoor setting. The grassy lawn in front of the historic Gothic-Tudor mansion is the site of five diverse jazz concerts held every summer featuring many of the area’s best musicians with a mix of classic and contemporary jazz, swing, fusion, blues and Latin. The space can easily accommodate 200 patrons who bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Viewed as a relaxing and less formal alternative to other outdoor music venues, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center provides the perfect setting for an outdoor concert, with easy access and complimentary parking.

2013 Concert Series Schedule:

June 14 - Ike Stubblefield and Friends – Soulful R&B Jazz
Callanwolde opens its 2013 series with Ike Stubblefield and Friends. B3 organ virtuoso Ike Stubblefield is a music industry legend with almost 50 years in the business. Stubblefield’s craft and ingenuity on the keys helped create the classic B3 sound that others would imitate for generations to come.

June 28 – Serenata Band – Latin Jazz, Samba & Salsa
Atlanta’s highly acclaimed Latin band Serenata creates an unforgettable, international sound experience. Luis Cordero leads a 7-piece band that plays an energized evening of Latin jazz, samba, salsa and other creative styles with sax, flute, congas, bongos and timbales that will have you dancing on the lawn.

July 12 – Scott Glazer’s Mojo Dojo – Jazz, Blues & Southern Soul
Mojo Dojo performs quality jazz, blues and southern soul across the south and internationally. As bassist and featured vocalist, Scott Glazer leads some of Atlanta’s top veterans and young bloods in a lineup of sax, trumpet, piano, drums and guitar. Their repertoire ranges from the Great American Songbook to fresh takes on the music of the Allman Brothers and Otis Redding.

July 26 – Ted Howe Trio featuring vocalist Karla Harris – The Music of James Bond
“Shaken Not Stirred” reinvents the beloved music from the James Bond legacy. Ted Howe’s arrangements with Karly Harris’ vivid vocals will skyrocket you through decades with 007 classics. Howe’s accomplishments as a performer, arranger, composer and his powerful touch on the piano have led him to work with luminaries such as Herbie Mann, Henry Mancini, Lainie Kazan, Buddy Rich and more.

August 9 – Madoca & Company - Contemporary Fusion Jazz
Composer and jazz keyboard artist Madoca, has performed internationally and headlined many jazz venues in Atlanta. She teams up with The Prince Project to create an expressive, passionate performance – a mix of fusion, Latin and contemporary jazz styles.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is located at 980 Briarcliff Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306. Click here to purchase tickets and additional information.