First Friday at First - Jazz Series 2023 with Jay Hoggard

We are so excited to return to First Friday at First "LIVE" for our 2023 Jazz Series -- Atlanta’s first choice for extraordinary jazz performed by many of the best musicians and vocalists to grace a jazz stage anywhere on the globe!

Next up, a long-time friend of First Church's jazz ministries--Jay Hoggard. Ranked among the greatest vibraphone innovators, Hoggard returns to the stage on July 7th.

The line-up for the remainder of the 2023 Jazz Series at First Friday includes ; drummer Dave Potter with his unique style of blending the past and present history of Jazz with a watchful ear towards the future joins us in August; while acclaimed international jazz vocalist Lori Williams joins us in September; followed by the innovative, master of all 88 keys Louis Heriveaux in October. The season wraps in November with Mace Hibbard, one of the most exciting and versatile saxophonists on the scene today.

The public is invited for great music, dinner, fun, and fellowship. Doors open at 5:30 PM.  Seating is limited. The availability of tickets at the door are based upon advanced ticket and table sales. General Admission tickets are $25, student tickets are $10 each with student identification (show ID at the door). Reserved tables of 8 are $200. Prices for dinner range from $4.00 to $10.00. Funds raised at church-based events will be used to support other church programming and ministries. 

For further information about First Friday at First or the purchase of Tables, General Admission or Student Tickets, please contact First Church at 404-659-6255 and ask for the church administrator during regular office hours or contact the First Friday team at firstfriday@firstchurchatl.org. Free parking is available at the C.A.R.E. parking lot next door to The Commons on Piedmont and Ellis Streets. Paid parking is available at the First Church parking lot off of John Wesley Dobbs at 105 Courtland Street .  

COVID-19 Protocols

As part of our return to First Friday at First events, we are anxious to provide a safe and comfortable environment given current COVID-19 guidelines. We continue to reduce the number of seats per table and wearing of masks indoors is optional.

To attend our concerts, we ask that you stay at home if you are currently suffering from any of the following symptoms: fever, respiratory illness, cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath.