Upcoming Events

EVERY

MONDAY

Live jazz with a curated cast of
the region's most talented musicians.

EVERY

TUESDAY

Musica universalis with aural wayfarers
Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page, & Alan Hall.

OCCASIONAL

SATURDAYS

DJ Dance Parties from 10 - 1.
21+ only please.

All events are FREE and run from 7 - 10 unless otherwise posted.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis, some come early and stay late!
Sunday
December 10

Denise Kiernan's CRAFT: Authors in Conversation welcomes André Darlington and his book A Booze and Vinyl Christmas.

Free
Doors open at 4:00 PM. Conversation starts no later than 4:30 PM. No registration is required. Seating is first come, first served.

A Booze & Vinyl Christmas
Merry Music-and-Drink Pairingsto Celebrate the Season
by André Darlington

Whether you're planning your annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, spending a quiet evening by the stocking-lined fireplace at home, or preparing to binge Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas, make the season festive with this guide to forty favorite holiday albums from the 1940s to the present. Divided into four thematic chapters—Rock the Halls, Warm & Fuzzy, Jazzy & Classical, and Gift-Wrapping Station, each entry features liner notes on the album and accompanying boozy beverage recipes that complement the music or connect the drink to the artist. Yummy holiday food recipes sprinkled throughout make this the ultimate holiday cocktail party guide. André shares his trademark tips and tools for setting up the bar with twelve bottles, pantry staples to have on hand, and sensational, homemade syrups that sparkle with flavors of winter.

From seasonal sparklers and spirited sippers to party punches and winter warmers, this one-of-a-kind guide will make Christmas much boozier and brighter! Create a retro Christmas party with the Beach Boy’s Christmas Album serving a Lil Christmas Coupe and Auld Lang Syneand a tin full of Rum Balls. Admire the twinkling tree lights while listening to Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmoniker Orchestra’s The Nutcracker while sipping a Snow Queen and feasting on Sugar Plums. Nothing is more pleasing than a good old-fashioned open house with singing cowboy Gene Autry’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer spinning on the turntable and guests getting all toasty with mugs of Shepherd’s Watch and bowls of Figgy Pudding—and have the remote handy so you can cue up the classic film for a festive listening and viewing experience.

Little Jumbo is pleased to join local booksellers Malaprops for CRAFT: Authors in Conversation, a series conceived and hosted by New York Times bestselling author Denise Kiernan.


CRAFT’s concept is simple:

New York Times best-selling author Denise Kiernan will sit down with a writer in this speakeasy setting to discuss not only the writer’s latest publication, but also the craft of writing itself. For each featured author, the Little Jumbo staff will create a specialty cocktail—or mocktail—inspired by either the featured book or the author themselves.

WHO

Denise, sitting down with authors from all walks—literary fiction, nonfiction, graphic novelists, mystery authors, romance writers, TV and film folks…You get the idea.

WHAT

An hour of conversation about the guest author’s work, writing process and more, with time for audience questions. Conversations are followed by an author signing. Books provided by Malaprop’s.

WHERE

Little Jumbo, located at 241 Broadway Street in Asheville, a bar and then some, offering classic and classically-inspired craft cocktails, food, games, and more.

WHEN

The second Sunday of every month. Doors open at 4. Conversation starts no later than 4:30 PM.

Monday
December 11

The CORE

The CORE returns to Little Jumbo! Come enjoy piquant cocktails and titillating tunes from Asheville's most prodigious jazz quintet.

Justin Ray: Trumpet
Jacob Rodriguez: Saxophone
Bill Bares: Piano
Zack Page: Bass
Evan Martin: Drums

Tuesday
December 12

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.

With a musical career spanning 30 years, Composer, producer, and guitarist Jay Sanders thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.

Multi-reed instrumentalist, composer, and educator Will Boyd hails from soul sax tradition like artists Eddie Harris, Hank Crawford, David "Fat Head" Newman, King Curtis and Johnny Hodges. Originally from Orangeburg SC by way of Queens NY, Will now resides in Asheville.

Alan Hall has been a professional drummer for over 45 years. A prodigious composer, Alan also leads the Asheville Jazz Collective, a staple of Little Jumbo's Monday jazz series.

Let's be honest, if you enjoy live music in Asheville, NC, and you don't know the singularity known as Zack Page, you've clearly been living under a rock. One of the area's most sought after musicians, Zack brings his zeal for the absurd to each thunderous emanation.

Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects
Will Boyd: Reeds
Zack Page: Bass and Effects
Alan Hall: Drums and Percussion

Wednesday
December 13

Backgammon Night

Roll the Dice and Sip in Style. The second Wednesday of each month is Backgammon Night at Little Jumbo! Gather your friends, roll 'em bones, and let the games begin. Cheers to strategic moves and fantastic cocktails! Legal moves only! A ha!

Saturday
December 16

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

Don't miss our monthly dance party with our resident DJ, DJ Lil Meow Meow. If you've been to these parties, you know the drill. Follow @djlilmeowmeow for theme drops!

Monday
December 18

Jacob Rodriguez Quintet Featuring Jean Caze

Jean Caze is a Miami-based trumpet player with firm roots in Queens, NY. He has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, and Roy Hargrove, to name a select few. His Haitian heritage shines bright through his recording “Amédé”, infusing traditional rhythms and melodies with his American jazz education and upbringing.

Jean and Jacob (The Core, Coconut Cake, Michael Bublé) have been playing music together for over 20 years. They will be playing original compositions of Jacob’s along with select instrumental jazz and modern covers reworked by Rodriguez.

jeancaze.com

Jacob Rodriguez - Saxophone
Jean Caze - Trumpet
Zack Page - Bass
Evan Martin - Drums

Tuesday
December 19

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental Musica Universalis focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.

With a musical career spanning 30 years, Composer, producer, and guitarist Jay Sanders thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.

Multi-reed instrumentalist, composer, and educator Will Boyd hails from soul sax tradition like artists Eddie Harris, Hank Crawford, David "Fat Head" Newman, King Curtis and Johnny Hodges. Originally from Orangeburg SC by way of Queens NY, Will now resides in Asheville.

Alan Hall has been a professional drummer for over 45 years. A prodigious composer, Alan also leads the Asheville Jazz Collective, a staple of Little Jumbo's Monday jazz series.

Let's be honest, if you enjoy live music in Asheville, NC, and you don't know the singularity known as Zack Page, you've clearly been living under a rock. One of the area's most sought after musicians, Zack brings his zeal for the absurd to each thunderous emanation.

Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects
Will Boyd: Reeds
Zack Page: Bass and Effects
Alan Hall: Drums and Percussion

Monday
December 25

Justin Ray

Celebrate Christmas day with Asheville's most sophisticated musical ambassador!

Tuesday
December 26

Jay Sanders, Jeremy Saunders, Zack Page & Evan Martin

Little Jumbo is excited to welcome the return of Jeremy Saunders, saxophonist extraordinaire as well as the illustrious rhythm mæstro Evan Martin on drums.

Jay Sanders - Guitar
Jeremy Saunders - Reeds
Zack Page - Bass
Evan Martin - Drums

Sunday
December 31

NEW YEARS EVE AT LITTLE JUMBO WITH ELEFANTE!

Live music! Champagne! Party Favors!

In addition to being our lead bartender, Millita is no stranger to the global music scene. She has long been championing Elefante, a local Jazz/Funk Fusion band comprised of Joe Enright, Joe Marino, and Steven Alvarez. We are very excited to welcome them to Little Jumbo for our New Year's Eve celebration.

“As a band, our goal and purpose is to make music that is intricate, emotional, and groovy. We like to take risks and be spontaneous and expressive[...]”

Sounds like the perfect fit for LJ!

Elefante
Steven Alvarez - Guitar
Joe Marino - Bass
Joe Enright - Drums

Monday
January 1

Nick Garrison Quintet

Trombonist Nick Garrison maintains an active freelance career performing orchestral, jazz, and contemporary music. He is currently the second trombonist with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 2010. Nick currently resides in North Carolina and has performed with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Asheville Symphony Orchestra, and holds a faculty position teaching Applied Trombone at the University of North Carolina, Asheville. As a freelance artist, he developed his career in New Orleans and south Louisiana over twelve years, performing with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Opera Association, and the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra. He has shared the stage with such musicians as Rufus Reid, Topsy Chapman, Ellis Marsalis, Sonny Landreth, Marcia Ball, Marc Broussard, Wessell "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Tony Dagradi, Lena Prima, The Treme Brass Band, Jovin Webb, Grammy-winning artists Lost Bayou Ramblers and Chubby Carrier, and trombone legends including Joseph Alessi, Bill Reichenbach, Alex Iles, and Phil Teele.

Tuesday
January 2

Jay Sanders, Steve Alford, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

When you close your eyes, can you here a looming leviathan sound and sense the promise of a satiating, post-holiday expedition through original compositions, tone poems, and musical peregrinations? That's just what you might experience with the triumphant return of our wayward kith and kin, the mighty Steve Alford!

Jay Sanders - Guitar
Steve Alford - Reeds
Will Boyd - Reeds
Zack Page - Bass
Evan Martin - Drums

Wednesday
January 31

LITTLE JUMBO CLOSED

We're closing so we can celebrate our amazing staff AND there is something exciting in the works!

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