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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.

Sunday
October 8
2023

CRAFT: Authors in Conversation with Denise Kiernan and Robert Swartwood

**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. On Sunday, October 8, Denise's guest will be Robert Swartwood , author of Killing Room. **[Denis...
Admission: FREE!
Wednesday
October 4
2023

Felix Pastorius Trio

Felix Pastorius Trio is a newly formed group featuring Thommy Knoles on the keyboards and Kurt Stracener on drums. Seamlessly blending a variety of styles and sounds, each performance is a testament to their dedication to pushing musical boundaries through intense improvisation. The trio draws inspiration from both the roots of jazz and innovations of modern electronic music, resulting in a truly unique sound that transcends genres and gets to the core of musical passion. Felix Pastorius:...
Tuesday
October 3
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, [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music. Asheville's luck really started shining when [W...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
October 2
2023

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!
Tuesday
September 26
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
September 25
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!
Tuesday
September 19
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
September 18
2023

Tim Fischer CD Release Party

**Tim Fischer performs original jazz compositions from his new album, The Holy City Sessions.** [Tim Fischer](https://www.timfischermusic.com/) is a guitarist, composer, educator, and author based in Asheville, North Carolina. He has performed and toured nationally and internationally in multiple festivals and concert series. His musical interests are diverse, ranging from jazz and classical to rock and experimental electronic music. He has lived in several regions in the US, growing up an...
Admission: FREE!
Saturday
September 16
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

Our resident DJ, DJ Lil Meow Meow, is back at it this Saturday with one of her monthly themed dance parties. Awarded #1 DJ in the Mountain Xpress Best Of, you don't want to miss this one. Follow @djlilmeowmeow for details! 10pm-1am Saturday, September 16th $5 suggested donation
Admission: $10
Wednesday
September 13
2023

Backgammon Night

Come roll the bones at Little Jumbo on the second Wednesday of each month!
Tuesday
September 12
2023

Women to the Front Music Festival: Asheville Women of Jazz

Little Jumbo in partnership with Women to the Front music festival present Asheville Women of Jazz 1st Set Linda Mitchell -vocals Peggy Ratusz - vocals 2nd Set Melody Cooper - vocals, harp, keys 3rd Set Kelle Jolly - vocals Horns Ashley Pritchard - tenor sax & flute Linda Wolf - alto sax Emily Songster - trombone Rhythm Section Marilynn Seits - keys Robin Borthwick - drums Zack Page - bass
Admission: FREE!
Monday
September 11
2023

Women to the Front Music Festival: Asheville Women of Jazz

Little Jumbo in partnership with Women to the Front music festival present Asheville Women of Jazz 1st Set Ruth Cooney - vocals 2nd & 3rd Set Wendy Jones - vocals Horns Ashley Pritchard - tenor sax and flute. Rhythm Section Taylor Pierson - keys Zack Page - bass Rick Dilling - drums
Admission: FREE!
Sunday
September 10
2023

Craft: Authors in Conversation with Denise Kiernan and Elizabeth Kostova

**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. On September 10, Denise's guest will be Elizabeth Kostova, fellow New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Land. After years of interviewing fellow authors at local indie bookstore Malaprop’s, Denise wanted t...
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
September 5
2023

Jay Sanders, Jason Krekel, Andy Pond, Zack Page & Alan Hall

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. Jay Sanders: Guitar Jason Krekel: Fiddle Andy Pond: Banjo Zack Page: Bass Alan Hall: Drums
Admission: FREE!
Monday
September 4
2023

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 Keith Davis: keys Byron Hedgepeth: Drums
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
August 29
2023

Jason Moore, Mike Holstein, & Justin Watt

Jason make wind, Justin hits things with sticks, Mike ties his fingers into knots... These are just a few of the experiences you might encounter when these fearless adventurers take you on a musical odyssey! Jason Moore: Sax & Electronics Mike Holstein: 7-String Guitar/Bass Justin Watt: Drums
Admission: FREE!
Monday
August 28
2023

Will Boyd's Tribute to Wayne Shorter

Come join us as we celebrate the rich legacy left behind by one of the true jazz masters Wayne Shorter. He has been a part of the Jazz Mesengers, Weather Report, Miles Davis Quintet, and collaborator with Carlos Santana just to start. Not to mention the long list of his compositions that have become an important part of the jazz lexicon. Will Boyd: Saxes Justin Ray: Trumpet Bill Bares: Piano Josef Butts: Bass Alan Hall: Drums
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
August 22
2023

Michael Rabinowitz

Whether blowing bebop over a Mingus tune or freely improvising with Anthony Braxton, Michael Rabinowitz's contributions have changed the conception of what the bassoon can do. Since graduating with a BFA in music performance from SUNY at Purchase in the late seventies Michael's improvisatory skills opened the door for the bassoon to enter a variety of musical environments not traditionally associated with the instrument. He has recorded with Ira Sullivan, Red Rodney, Wynton Marsalis, John ...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
August 21
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!
Tuesday
August 15
2023

Jay Sanders & Jason Krekel

Jay Sanders: Guitar Jason Krekel: Fiddle Bob Songster: Bass Alan Hall: Drums
Admission: FREE!
Monday
August 14
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 ...
Admission: FREE!
Tuesday
August 8
2023

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
August 7
2023

Michael W Davis

Former Ashevillian, Michael W. Davis is a drummer, educator and recording artist based in Brooklyn who has worked with such artists as Wayne Krantz, Joshua Redman, Jason Moran, Tim Lefebvre, James Genus, Sara Caswell, Cyrus Chestnut, Bob Sheppard, Gregory Tardy, Gregg Belisle-Chi, Bob Lanzetti and many others. He is also a founding member of soul-rock band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, with whom he records and tours internationally. He has earned degrees from Manhattan School of Music and C...
Admission: FREE!
Sunday
August 6
2023

AVLFest: The Asheville Improvisational Canvas

Little Jumbo is excited to join AVLFest to highlight Asheville's Improvisational Music scene. **4:00 - 5:30 Sanders, Page, and Hall** Jay Sanders: Guitar Zack Page: Bass Alan Hall: Drums. **6:00 - 7:30 Brian Felix Quartet** Brian Felix: Organ Justin Ray: Trumpet Tim Fischer: Guitar Evan Martin: Drums **8:00 - 10:00 The Jacob Rodriguez Quartet** Jacob Rodriguez: Saxophone Michael Libramento: Guitar Zack Page: Bass Michael W. Davis: Drums
Tuesday
August 1
2023

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!
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