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.

Tuesday
December 5
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 4
2023

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
November 28
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
November 27
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
November 26
2023

Brad Walker & Thommy Knoles Quartet

Brad Walker is one of the most active and sought-after performers in the city of New Orleans. Perhaps best known for his “soaring” (Rolling Stone), “energetic” (NPR), and “tasteful” (Relix) solos on Saturday Night Live, the 2017 Grammys, and the Tonight Show with Nashville mega-star Sturgill Simpson, Walker is an active and compelling artist in his own right, with six full-length releases under his own name and a decade plus of music-making in the Crescent City under his belt. His 2014 debut,...
Thursday
November 23
2023
Tuesday
November 21
2023

Will Boyd Quartet

Will Boyd: Sax Adam Rose: Guitar Zack Page: Bass Micah Thomas: Drums
Admission: FREE!
Monday
November 20
2023

Jacob Rodriguez Quintet

Jacob Rodriguez is a San Antonio, TX native and New York City transplant to Asheville. While in New York, Jacob performed around the country with legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Cyrus Chesnut, and the Soulful Symphony Orchestra, as well as with jazz contemporaries Walter Smith III, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Marcus Gilmore. Jacob has been a member of the Michael Buble band since 2007; he appeared on the Grammy Award winning albums Michael Buble Meets Madison Square Garden, Crazy L...
Admission: FREE!
Saturday
November 18
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

If you've been to our monthly dance parties with DJ Lil Meow Meow, you know they are not to be missed. Come dance with us from 10pm-1am!
Admission: $10
Tuesday
November 14
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
November 13
2023

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!
Sunday
November 12
2023

CRAFT: Authors in Conversation with Denise Kiernan and Shannon McKenna Schmidt

**Free // Starts at 4:30pm** 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 down with a writer in this speakeasy setting to discuss not only the writer’s latest publication, but also the craft o...
Admission: FREE!
Wednesday
November 8
2023

Backgammon Night

Come roll the bones at Little Jumbo on the second Wednesday of each month!
Tuesday
November 7
2023

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Jake Wolf & 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
November 6
2023

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
October 31
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
October 30
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!
Saturday
October 28
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

Join us for a Halloween dance party with our resident DJ, DJ Lil Meow Meow! If you've been to one of these monthly theme parties, you know the drill. If you haven't, don't miss it! 10pm-1am
Admission: $10
Tuesday
October 24
2023

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Evan Martin

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. Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects Will Boyd: Reeds Zack Page: Bass and Effects Evan Martin: Drums and Percussion
Admission: FREE!
Monday
October 23
2023

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 compo...
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
October 17
2023

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall with Special Guests Jason Krekel and Andy Pond

*Just because there's a banjo in the band, don't expect your grandpa's bluegrass, or any bluegrass for that matter, from these lifelong friends. Its simply a musical appreciation society.* 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 sp...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
October 16
2023

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!
Wednesday
October 11
2023

Backgammon Night

Come roll the bones at Little Jumbo on the second Wednesday of each month!
Tuesday
October 10
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
October 9
2023

An Evening of Gypsy Jazz with 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. This month's installment will find the brothers exploring the deep well of Gypsy Jazz i...
Admission: FREE!
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

301 - 325 of 606

All Upcoming Events Past Events
Events JSON Feed Events RSS Feed