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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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