Guitarist Aaron Frescas brings King Daddy & the Flat Five down to the basement with raw, greasy blues and serious Texas attitude. Expect gritty guitar, soulful howls, and a rhythm section that hits hard.
The Elias Haslanger Quintet is a premier straight-ahead jazz ensemble led by acclaimed Austin, Texas-based tenor saxophonist and composer Elias Haslanger. Known for its infectious, hard-bop-driven energy and classic swing, the group frequently operates as a collaborative powerhouse with a rotating lineup of world-class musicians. This includes prominent partnerships like the Elias Haslanger Meets Mike…
Guitarist Drew Simpson returns with his outstanding quintet. Expect tasteful, swinging, and highly musical guitar-led jazz that showcases his strong compositions and excellent band.
Spend an evening with the Pamela Hart Quintet and experience the timeless elegance of live jazz performed by one of Austin’s most celebrated vocalists. Known as “Austin’s First Lady of Jazz,” Pamela Hart captivates audiences with her warm, expressive voice and effortless interpretations of classic jazz standards, soulful ballads, and select contemporary favorites. Backed by…
Sarah Sharp is one of Austin’s elite vocalists — intoxicating tone, deep musicality, and that rare ability to make every song feel personal. Her quintet delivers sophisticated, swinging, and emotionally rich jazz that showcases why she’s a mainstay in the city’s top circles.
The N.O.W. Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece modern jazz big band based right here in Austin. Their repertoire comes from band members and national composers, delivering fresh, adventurous big band jazz with serious power and creativity.
Jon Blondell is one of Austin’s most accomplished and versatile jazz musicians. Best known as a trombonist and electric bassist, he has been a fixture of the Austin music scene for decades, combining traditional jazz with blues, funk, soul, swing, and New Orleans influences. His performances are known for their energy, humor, and musical virtuosity.…
The Michael Mordecai Jazz Jam is a true Austin institution — where old pros and young lions mix it up every week. Since the 1980s this has been the place where the city’s jazz community comes to play, listen, and pass the torch. Pure spontaneous magic.
Mitch Watkins is Austin guitar royalty. His trio delivers tasteful, lyrical, and deeply musical playing that spans jazz, folk, and beyond. A master who has backed everyone from Lyle Lovett to Leonard Cohen, Mitch brings that rare combination of chops and soul that makes every note feel right.
Ephraim Owens is Austin’s trumpet icon — a backline mainstay who has played with everyone from the Tedeschi Trucks Band to local legends. His playing is short, sharp, and full of soul. When he steps up, the music speaks loud and clear.