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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.

Saturday
April 15
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Mad Mike

DJ Mad Mike, who is a resident DJ at local spots such as Lazy Diamond, Shakeys and Imperial, joins us on the decks for a night of dancing at Little Jumbo! Come out from 10pm-1am to catch what is sure to be a tasty, dynamic set full of bangers.
Admission: $10
Tuesday
April 11
2023

The Art Lande Quartet

Grammy-nominated Art Lande is an internationally known pianist, composer, improviser, drummer and educator who has performed with a long list of the Who's Who in jazz, including Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson, Steve Swallow, Charlie Haden, Kenny Wheeler, Sheila Jordan, Mark Isham, Paul McCandless, Jan Garbarek and many others. His band, Rubisa Patrol, was formed in the mid 70's and worked through 1983, traveling to Europe often and recording with ECM Records. After teaching fo...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
April 10
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
April 8
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Scotty Styles

Expect a highly danceable blend of old school and current hip hop, pop, R&B, rock, alt-pop with soul and funk jams of the 50s and 60s thrown in too. Think of it as a musical time capsule of the popular dance music of the last 70 years.
Admission: $10
Tuesday
April 4
2023

Jay Sanders, Jake Wolf & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental musica universalis focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary. Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects Jake Wolf: Bass and Effects Alan Hall: Drums and Percussion
Admission: FREE!
Monday
April 3
2023

The Nick Garrison Quintet

The Nick Garrison Quintet celebrates the music of New Orleans, from traditional Black American Music of Louis Armstrong to the street sounds of brass band jams. Trombonist Nick Garrison brings the energy of the Crescent City into Little Jumbo, incorporating his original arrangements of swing tunes from the 20's- 40's, bebop burners, blues, and ballads. Nick Garrison- Trombone Will Boyd- Saxophone Alan Hall- Drum Set Michael Jefry Stevens- Piano Bob Songster- Bass [www.garris...
Admission: FREE!
Sunday
April 2
2023

Queen Bee and the Honeylovers CD Release Party

>Asheville now has a soundtrack. A debut release by Queen Bee and the Honeylovers features original songs with a vivacious and nostalgic sound, and lyrics that celebrate the city’s past and present. -The Laurel of Asheville Queen Bee and the Honeylovers is a dance band that performs classic swing, blues and Latin music. They have been voted best in Jazz 2020/21/22 in the [Mountain Xpress “Best Of” poll](https://issuu.com/mountainx/docs/09.16.20_mx_opt). Their debut album, '[Asheville](http...
Saturday
April 1
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with Nex Millen

Don’t miss a very special dance party this Saturday with local legend Nex Millen. This music producer, hip hop scholar, multi-talented artist and cultural curator spins all of the cuts you didn’t realize you needed to hear and is sure to keep you dancing all night. We’re excited to host him at Little Jumbo!
Admission: $10
Tuesday
March 28
2023

Jay Sanders, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental musica universalis focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary. Known for many years for his work with Acoustic Syndicate, the Snake Oil Medicine Show, The E.Normus Trio, Donna the Buffalo, AVAS, and many others, [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) has since returned to his musical roots as a composer and guitarist. His debut solo record, Évanescent, (much of which was honed while...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
March 27
2023

Fly Casual Organ Quartet featuring Brian Felix

Brian Felix is Associate Professor and Chair of the Music Department at UNC Asheville, where he teaches classes on jazz theory and improvisation, jazz history, keyboard skills, music business, the Beatles and the Grateful Dead. He was co-leader of OM Trio, an acclaimed jazz-rock group that toured internationally between 1999-2004. More info at [brianfelix.com](http://www.brianfelix.com). Fly Casual Organ Quartet will bring an evening of swinging and soulful organ jazz to Little Jumbo. B...
Admission: FREE!
Sunday
March 26
2023

Daniel Seriff, Jake Wolf, and Alan Hall

Daniel Seriff, Jake Wolf, and Alan Hall explore the boundaries of modern electric jazz with a trio that features original music as well as songs by everyone from Patsy Cline to Radiohead. The music they create is inventive, ethereal and dynamic, showcasing each players, extraordinary talents, resulting in an evocative sound that both comforts and excites the listener. Daniel Seriff: electric guitar and effects Jake Wolf: electric bass and effects Alan Hall: drums and percussion
Saturday
March 25
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

We'll be slingin' drinks and spinnin' tunes every Saturday from 10p - 1a. Sweat bands and leg warmers optional, but encouraged! **No cover — 21+**
Admission: $10
Tuesday
March 21
2023

Jay Sanders, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental musica universalis focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary. Known for many years for his work with Acoustic Syndicate, the Snake Oil Medicine Show, The E.Normus Trio, Donna the Buffalo, AVAS, and many others, [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) has since returned to his musical roots as a composer and guitarist. His debut solo record, Évanescent, (much of which was honed while...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
March 20
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!
Sunday
March 19
2023

Daniel Seriff, Jake Wolf, and Alan Hal

Daniel Seriff, Jake Wolf, and Alan Hall explore the boundaries of modern electric jazz with a trio that features original music as well as songs by everyone from Patsy Cline to Radiohead. The music they create is inventive, ethereal and dynamic, showcasing each players, extraordinary talents, resulting in an evocative sound that both comforts and excites the listener. Daniel Seriff: electric guitar and effects Jake Wolf: electric bass and effects Alan Hall: drums and percussion
Saturday
March 18
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with the Free Range DJ

We'll be slingin' drinks and spinnin' tunes every Saturday from 10p - 1a. Sweat bands and leg warmers optional, but encouraged! **No cover — 21+**
Admission: $10
Tuesday
March 14
2023

Kafka's Hat

With the rain falling surgically against the roof, I ate a dish of ice cream that looked like Kafka's hat. *~Richard Brautigan* Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects Zack Page: Bass and Effects Taylor Pierson: Keys and Effects Micah Thomas: Drums and Percussion
Admission: FREE!
Monday
March 13
2023

Justin Ray Sextet

What else can be said about Asheville's most sophisticated musical ambassador? When Justin supplicates the muse, she listens, and you will too! <br /><br /> Justin Ray (trumpet)<br /> Dylan Hannan (sax)<br /> Nick Garrison (trombone)<br /> Brian Felix (organ)<br /> Tim Fischer (guitar)<br /> Justin Watt (drums)
Admission: FREE!
Saturday
March 11
2023
Tuesday
March 7
2023

Jay Sanders, Jake Wolf & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental musica universalis focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary. Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects Jake Wolf: Bass and Effects Alan Hall: Drums and Percussion
Admission: FREE!
Monday
March 6
2023

The Page Brothers Meet Wes Montgomery

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, they 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. <br /><br /> Andy Page: Guitars<br /> Zack Page: Basses
Admission: FREE!
Saturday
March 4
2023
Tuesday
February 28
2023

Jay Sanders, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Every Tuesday, savor experimental musica universalis focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary. <br /><br /> Jay Sanders ~ Guitar and Effects<br /> Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br /> Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission: FREE!
Monday
February 27
2023

The CORE

The CORE returns to Little Jumbo! Come enjoy piquant cocktails and titillating tunes from Asheville's most prodigious jazz quintet. <br /> <br /> Justin Ray: Trumpet<br /> Jacob Rodriguez: Saxophone<br /> Bill Bares: Piano<br /> Zack Page: Bass<br /> Evan Martin: Drums
Admission: FREE!
Saturday
February 25
2023

PJ DJ Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

You heard that right. We’re having a pajama party. Can’t wait to see you there 💋 Thanks to everyone who comes out to these dance parties. Y’all are so much fun and I am excited to do it with you again. Needless to say, pajamas are encouraged. 💤
Admission: $10
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