Past Events

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.

Sunday
February 4
2024

A Rhapsody Shindy

First, go see UNC Asheville's amazing [Rhapsody 100 (The Experiment Continues): Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”](https://www.unca.edu/events-and-news/event/rhapsody-100-the-experiment-continues-celebrating-the-100th-anniversary-of-gershwins-rhapsody-in-blue/)! You can buy advance tickets [here](https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/unca-dept-of-music1/65579216b98a410e3b059899/tickets). Then, come to Little Jumbo for the after party! The Bill Bares trio will...
Wednesday
January 31
2024

LITTLE JUMBO CLOSED

We're closing so we can celebrate our amazing staff AND there is something exciting in the works!
Tuesday
January 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
January 29
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 compos...
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
January 23
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
January 22
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!
Saturday
January 20
2024

Saturday Night 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!
Admission: $10
Tuesday
January 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
January 15
2024

The E'Lon JD Trio

E’Lon Bruce Jordan-Dunlap a.k.a E’Lon JD is an American bass player, songwriter, performer and educator. E'Lon has performed on stages as far east as Almaty, Kazakhstan and as far west as Los Angeles, California and can be found on tour anywhere in between. His sound combines elements of soul, funk, jazz, and rock and could be described best as groovin', melodic driven, feel good music. He has recorded with acts such as, Phony Ppl, and The Gregory Bros., and has shared the stage with Belá Fle...
Admission: FREE!
Sunday
January 14
2024

CRAFT: Authors in Conversation with Denise Kiernan and ...

**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. Little Jumbo is pleased to join local booksellers [Malaprops](https://www.malaprops.com) for [CRAFT: Authors in Conversation](https://www.denisekiernan.com/craft), 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 do...
Admission: FREE!
Wednesday
January 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
January 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
January 8
2024

The Page Brothers Quartet

Twin brothers Andy and Zack Page have been playing music together since.... conception? Their shared life experiences result in a unified sound and unusual affinity whenever they share a bandstand. As the Page Brothers Quartet, the brothers are joined by creative, like-minded sidemen who share the desire to present a diverse program of material that honors the jazz tradition while looking to the future. Andy Page: Guitars Zack Page: Basses Bill Bares: Keys Al Sergel: Drums
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
January 2
2024

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](https://www.uncsa.edu/faculty-staff/steve-alford.aspx)! Jay Sanders - Guitar Steve Alford - Reeds Will Boyd - Reeds Zack Page - Bass Evan Martin - Drums
Admission: FREE!
Monday
January 1
2024

Nick Garrison Quintet

Trombonist [Nick Garrison](https://garrisontrombone.com/) 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 fr...
Admission: FREE!
Sunday
December 31
2023

NEW YEARS EVE AT LITTLE JUMBO WITH ELEFANTE!

FREE! ★ Music From 10p - 1p 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[...]” ...
Tuesday
December 26
2023

Jay Sanders, Jeremy Saunders, Jason Krekel, Zack Page & Evan Martin

Little Jumbo is excited to welcome the return of Jeremy Saunders, saxophonist extraordinaire as well as the unparalleled [Jason Krekel](https://jasonkrekel.com/) on fiddle and the illustrious rhythm mæstro [Evan Martin](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2212751/13264369) on drums. Jay Sanders - Guitar Jeremy Saunders - Saxophone Jason Krekel - Fiddle Zack Page - Bass Evan Martin - Drums
Admission: FREE!
Monday
December 25
2023

Justin Ray

Celebrate Christmas day with Asheville's most sophisticated musical ambassador! Justin Ray - Trumpet Alex Taub - Piano Quinn Sternberg - Bass Eli Whitlow - Drums \+ Special Guests!
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
December 19
2023

The Empyrean Trio: Jay Sanders, Zack Page & Alan Hall

**Cosmic** when i think of it, i am all but nothing. a tiny speck of dust in this big world vying to survive. all of our deed, whether it be associated with feeling or emotions feel so incomplete. i wish our existence had more to it. when i look at the stars i feel that someone else might be looking at them too. i feel close to this person whom i do not even know. we are all mindless human beings, existential entities. maybe it is time we shed our skin thorough the leaks and cracks the uni...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
December 18
2023

Jacob Rodriguez Quintet Featuring Andy Langham & Jean Caze

![](https://mindtonic.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/littlejumbo/jrod/Jacob-Jean.png) [Andy Langham](https://andylangham.com) studied music at The University of North Texas and Texas State University. Currently Andy can been seen touring all over the world as a member of the Grammy Award winning Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band. He also has toured with Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, Natalie Cole, Christopher Cross, John Heard, Christian McBride, Jane Monheit, New York Voices, Ray Price, Dewey Redman, S...
Admission: FREE!
Saturday
December 16
2023

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!
Admission: $10
Wednesday
December 13
2023

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
December 12
2023

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
December 11
2023

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
December 10
2023

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 gui...
Admission: FREE!
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