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.
Spend an evening with the Bruce Robison Mosey Piano Trio, where masterful songwriting meets the warmth of an intimate piano trio setting. Blending Americana, Texas country, folk, and jazz influences, the group delivers a relaxed, engaging performance filled with memorable melodies, thoughtful storytelling, and exceptional musicianship. Whether performing beloved favorites or inspired interpretations, the trio…
One of Texas’s top big bands brings professional and amateur players together for a big, swinging celebration of jazz. Under Brian Bettger’s direction, this group fills the basement with powerful arrangements and pure joy. Monday night big band energy at the Elephant Room — exactly how Austin likes it.
Jessica Healey brings her smooth, cool vocal jazz vibe with an outstanding band featuring Andy Langham on piano, James Suter on bass, Gerry Gibbs on drums, and Joel Frahm on sax. Her quartet creates that perfect late-night, sophisticated yet relaxed Austin jazz atmosphere.
“The sounds on Latin Brew are as clean, flowing, and downright gorgeous as anything digitally etched into recent memory.” – Austin Chronicle Michael Rodriguez, leader and featured guitarist of The Brew is one of the most extraordinary talents on both acoustic and electric guitar today, both in carrying powerful, familiar melodies and in improvisation. He…
Extreme Heat is an Austin original funky jazz band that turns up the thermostat every time they play. Expect greasy grooves, tight rhythms, and that signature funky jazz heat that keeps the dance floor moving and the basement jumping.
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.
Freddie Mendoza brings back the legendary Jazz Pharaohs for a special return performance. Expect powerful, swinging jazz with serious horns and that classic large-ensemble energy that fills the room and gets feet tapping.
The Seth Carper Quartet delivers a captivating blend of modern and traditional jazz, anchoring themselves as a powerful voice in the Central Texas music scene. Led by acclaimed saxophonist, educator, and Texas State University faculty member Dr. Seth Carper, the ensemble brings together exceptional local musicians to explore both inventive original compositions and reimagined jazz…
Jeff Lofton is a cornerstone of the Austin jazz scene. Born in Germany and raised in South Carolina, he moves effortlessly between NOLA swing and cool jazz, especially shining in his acclaimed Miles Davis tribute performances. Two-time Austin Music Award winner who always brings the fire.