During my two years in Atlanta, I’ve seen a handful of truly great shows at Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points (directions), from local boys Trances Arc to more famous performers like Colin Meloy and Steven Malkmus. But I’ve never seen a concert by a jazz artist in a venue that, to me, is reserved for indie rock, bluegrass and blues acts.
On Sunday, Chick Corea and John McLaughlin’s Five Peace band kicks off a smart schedule of jazz acts at Variety. The Five Peace Band — which also features Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Brian Blade — takes the stage for shows at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $42.50 in advance and $45 the day of the show. On April 4, the Afro-Cuban All Stars hold court (8:30 p.m. $25/$30). John Scofield and the Piety Street Jazz Band will be in town on April 21 (8 p.m. $22.50/$25), and Mulgrew Miller will be performing with Marcus Printup on May 23 ($30).
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