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LITTLE JUMBO CREATIVE MUSIC SERIES

Little Jumbo's creative music series functions as a cultural incubator—providing space for the genesis of new musical ideas. Every Monday and Tuesday, we showcase world-class musicians performing original, boundary-pushing work—completely free, no cover charge. This isn't background music; it's music in its purest form: live, unfiltered, and pushing the genre forward in real time. As an incubator, we create space where musicians explore new sonic territories and audiences encounter ideas they've never heard before. Democratizing access to exceptional art is who we are—it's the same philosophy behind everything we do.

Tuesday
June 4
2024

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) 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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music. Multi-reed in...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
June 3
2024

Gypsy Jazz with The Page Brothers Quartet

The Page Brothers present an evening of Django Reinhardt style gypsy jazz featuring two of the area's best players in the style, One Leg Up's Steve Trismen and Jim Tanner. Expect to hear the classics of the genre plus interpretations of more modern jazz material from the likes of Monk, Dexter Gordon and more. Andy Page: Guitar Zack Page: Bass Jim Tanner: Guitar Steve Trismen: Violin
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
May 28
2024

Jay Sanders, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary. With a musical career spanning 30 years, [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music. [Alan Hall](https://jazzdrumming.com) has been ...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
May 27
2024

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
Admission: FREE!
Sunday
May 26
2024

After Ours featuring Jordan Hamilton

#### After Ours (experimental jazz duo: hybrid guitar + drums) featuring Jordan Hamilton (loop based cellist) [](http://...) 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫𝐬 is a two-man wrecking crew with influences ranging from modern jazz to grunge to instrumental hip hop & experimental music. Hybrid 7-string guitarist/loop freak Eli Kahn creates sonic layer cakes with the aid of his effects arsenal atop drummer Joe Enright's ever-expansive jazz beat backdrops to create a unique sound that is all their own. The duo has built...
Tuesday
May 21
2024

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) 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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music. Multi-reed in...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
May 20
2024

Brian Felix Organ Quartet

Brian Felix is widely recognized as an accomplished and versatile jazz keyboardist. He was co-leader of OM Trio, an acclaimed San Francisco-based jazz-rock group that toured internationally between 1999-2004. Brian is active today as a performer and recording artist with his Brian Felix Organ Quartet and other prominent groups in Western North Carolina. Felix has shared the stage with well-known musicians such as Joshua Redman, Charlie Hunter, Umphrey’s McGee, Sara Caswell, Billy Hart, Joe...
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
May 14
2024

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) 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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music. Multi-reed in...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
May 13
2024

Asheville Art Trio

When the originators of the Asheville Original Music series—bassist Mike Holstein and drummer Justin Watt—teamed up with pianist Dr. William Bares (Harvard ethnomusicology Ph.D and professor of music at UNC Asheville) a decade ago to create a working jazz piano trio, the result was a new musical concept that has blurred the lines between art and entertainment, structure and spontaneity. The group has has evolved a sound that combines elements of global music, Americana and jazz in ways that a...
Admission: FREE!
Sunday
May 12
2024

Authors in Conversation with Denise Kiernan and Terry Roberts

**Denise Kiernan** is an author, journalist, producer, and host of “CRAFT: Authors in Conversation.” Her new young reader’s book, We Gather Together: Stories of Thanksgiving from then to now, arrived September 2023, and is a companion title to the popular adult nonfiction book, We Gather Together, and children’s picture book, Giving Thanks. Her book The Last Castle was an instant New York Times bestseller in both hardcover and paperback and was also a Wall Street Journal bestseller. She is al...
Admission: FREE!
Wednesday
May 8
2024

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!
Tuesday
May 7
2024

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) 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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music. Multi-reed in...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
May 6
2024

Soul Jazz Revival

George Benson meets Jimmy Smith in Chicken Alley. Madness ensues. (Keep your pants on) Jacob Rodriguez - Saxophone Andy Page - Guitar Alex Taub - Organ Zack Page - Bass Joe Enright - Drums
Admission: FREE!
Saturday
May 4
2024

Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

If you've been to one of DJ Lil Meow Meow's monthly dance parties at Little Jumbo, you know they are not to be missed! 10pm-1am and always a good time. Follow @djlilmeowmeow for a theme drop! $5 Cover
Admission: $10
Tuesday
April 30
2024

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) 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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music. Multi-reed in...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
April 29
2024

UNCA Xtet Led by Justin Ray

The Xtet is the flagship ensemble of the Jazz and Contemporary Music program at UNCA. Under the direction of Justin Ray (The Core), this group has spent the past year studying the great composers in jazz history as means of inspiring their own original works. This performance/live recording is the culmination of the year of study and work, and will feature all new pieces composed by members of the ensemble.
Admission: FREE!
Sunday
April 28
2024
Tuesday
April 23
2024

Asheville Jazz Collective

Composer and Drummer [Alan Hall](https://jazzdrumming.com/) has performed and/or recorded with international jazz artists Lee Konitz, Paul McCandless, Art Lande, Ed Simon, Geoffrey Keezer, Kenny Washington, Rebecca Parris, and Joyce Cooling. He has taught at Berklee College of Music, California Jazz Conservatory, Monterrey Jazz Festival Middle School and High School Summer Camp, JazzCamp West, Cal State East Bay, and Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Camp Seeking a broader palette for his ...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
April 22
2024

Hillai Govreen

Little Jumbo is pleased to welcome Hillai Govreen in conjunction with [South Arts](https://www.southarts.org/). **Hillai Govreen** is a clarinetist, saxophonist and composer based in New York. **The Hillai Govreen Quartet** is a dynamic NYC-based band born from the collaboration of Hillai and bassist Ben Meigners just two years ago. Their innovative compositions and repertoire drawn from a diverse array of influences, blending various musical styles to create a unique sound that transcen...
Admission: FREE!
Saturday
April 20
2024

Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

If you've been to one of DJ Lil Meow Meow's monthly dance parties at Little Jumbo, you know they are not to be missed! 10pm-1am and always a good time. Follow @djlilmeowmeow for a theme drop! $5 Cover
Admission: $10
Tuesday
April 16
2024

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) 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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music. Multi-reed in...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
April 15
2024

Jacob Rodriguez Quintet featuring Markus Howell

This installment of the ensemble will feature the incredible saxophone stylings of Markus Howell. A native of South Florida, and a graduate of Michigan State, Markus had circled the world multiple times while performing and recording with the likes of Christian McBride, Michael Bublé, and Wycliffe Gordon. Fresh off his Grammy win with The Count Basie Orchestra, Markus will bring some of his original music to Little Jumbo in anticipation of his upcoming release on Posi-Tone Records. He will jo...
Admission: FREE!
Wednesday
April 10
2024

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!
Tuesday
April 9
2024

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) 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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music. Multi-reed in...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
April 8
2024

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
Admission: FREE!
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