While most widely known as the bass player for western North Carolina’s seminal folk-rock fusion band Acoustic Syndicate, Jay Sanders brings his guitar out on Monday nights to deliver his unique and thoughtful take on jazz and improvisational music. Heavily influenced by a fusion of Bill Frisell and Sonny Sharrock, Sanders’ playing varies widely between fresh takes on song forms, "prairie music", and organic explorations of the avant-garde.
The incomparable and free-flowing spirit that Will Beasley brings to his bass playing is as refreshing as it is virtuosic. Will dances perfectly between the role of being a bass player and beautifully playing the bass with an enlightened level of intuition and grace.
Multi-instrumentalist Evan Martin carries the rhythm with a visceral vision that can only come from someone with a deep and sweeping understanding of music.
Leviathan instrumentalist Steve Alford brings his colossal sound to every instrument that he plays. Most frequently found with a saxophone on Monday night, he is also known as a virtuosic clarinetist and oboist. Equal parts Colin Stetson, Eric Dolphy, and a sound all his own, Steve's intrinsic and innovative genius is as much a joy to behold as it is a beast to apprehend.
Blending vintage jazz and classic hip hop to create a blinged-out sound all their own, the Pimps of Pompe provide a fresh take on familiar favorites to create a vibe that is equal parts swag and sophistication. This dynamic trio sets the mood for a pimped out party where Django Reinhardt and Snoop Dogg could sip Chandon together and be equally entertained.
Leading the band on mandolin is Asheville musician Cynthia McDermott. With her swinging string arrangements of rap and R&B hits from the 90s and the early aughts, you won't want to miss this fresh take on some familiar favorites.
10p-1a Bringing you yesterday’s songs tomorrow, playing classic sounds from the 90s on down!
Live Jazz ensemble The Core return to Little Jumbo this Monday, March 2! Featuring Asheville's own Justin Ray on trumpet, Jacob Rodriguez on saxophone, William Bares on keys, Zack Page on upright bass, and Evan Martin holding it down on drums, The Core is an all-star cast of Asheville musicians. Come share a drink with friends both old and new and raise a glass in celebration of real, live jazz.
10 PM - 1 AM.
Bringing you yesterday’s songs tomorrow, playing classic sounds from the 90s on down!
Fat Tuesday at Little Jumbo with the Sufi Brothers! Woody Wood and Jason Krekel will be joined by Micah Thomas on drums and Jay Sanders on bass!
While most widely known as the bass player for western North Carolina’s seminal band Acoustic Syndicate, Jay Sanders brings his guitar out on Monday nights to deliver his unique and thoughtful take on jazz and improvisational music. Heavily influenced by a fusion of Bill Frisell and Sonny Sharrock, Sanders’ playing varies widely between fresh takes on popular song forms and organic explorations of the avant-garde.
Joining Jay this week will be Asheville's most famous pedal steel wielding supermodel. No one gets lower that Matt Smith.... no one.
Doors: 2:30p
Reading: 3p
Little Jumbo is pleased to announced CRAFT - a new author conversation series conceived and hosted by New York Times bestselling author Denise Kiernan. The event is co-sponsored by Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe.
Free parking is available across the street from Little Jumbo in the lot at the corner of Broadway and Monroe Streets. On-site book sales will be provided by Malaprop’s. A small number of reserved seats will be available to those who purchase a book from Malaprop’s prior to the event with additional seating and standing room allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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10 PM - 1 AM.
Come dance the night away to Otto Maddox's unique blend of world, ethio-Jazz, and exotica!
featuring Steve Alford, Will Beasley, and Evan Martin
10 PM - 1 AM.
Come dance the night away to Soul Tonic's unique blend of disco, funk, and soul!
Come support our beloved neighborhood outdoor theatre with an event to kickoff their season. Mingle with the actors and crew, and enjoy a cocktail, with a portion of every drink sold going to the Montford Park Players.
Come pretend it's not winter for a little while. Tropical drinks, leis, island music, some floral prints--just what you need.
Fly Casual Organ Trio will bring an evening of swinging and soulful organ jazz to Little Jumbo. The group features Brian Felix (organ), Ben Colvin (sax), and Evan Martin (drums).
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.
Blending vintage jazz and classic hip hop to create a blinged-out sound all their own, the Pimps of Pompe provide a fresh take on familiar favorites to create a vibe that is equal parts swag and sophistication. This dynamic trio sets the mood for a pimped out party where Django Reinhardt and Snoop Dogg could sip Chandon together and be equally entertained.
Leading the band on mandolin is Asheville musician Cynthia McDermott. With her swinging string arrangements of rap and R&B hits from the 90s and the early aughts, you won't want to miss this fresh take on some familiar favorites.
10 PM - 1 AM.
Won't you take me to Funky Town? Or even better, to Little Jumbo! If you Gotta Make A Move To A Town That's Right... Keep You Groovin' With Some Energy... put Saturday nights at Little Jumbo on your calendar.
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While most widely known as the bass player for western North Carolina’s seminal band Acoustic Syndicate, Jay Sanders brings his guitar out on Monday nights to deliver his unique and thoughtful take on jazz and improvisational music. Heavily influenced by a fusion of Bill Frisell and Sonny Sharrock, Sanders’ playing varies widely between fresh takes on popular song forms and organic explorations of the avant-garde.
The incomparable and free-flowing spirit that Will Beasley brings to his bass playing is as refreshing as it is virtuosic. Will dances perfectly between the role of being a bass player and beautifully playing the bass.
Blending vintage jazz and classic hip hop to create a blinged-out sound all their own, the Pimps of Pompe provide a fresh take on familiar favorites to create a vibe that is equal parts swag and sophistication. This dynamic trio sets the mood for a pimped out party where Django Reinhardt and Snoop Dogg could sip Chandon together and be equally entertained.
Leading the band on mandolin is Asheville musician Cynthia McDermott. With her swinging string arrangements of rap and R&B hits from the 90s and the early aughts, you won't want to miss this fresh take on some familiar favorites.
10 PM - 1 AM.
Won't you take me to Funky Town? Or even better, to Little Jumbo! If you Gotta Make A Move To A Town That's Right... Keep You Groovin' With Some Energy... put Saturday nights at Little Jumbo on your calendar.
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Have you noticed a magical mystical beast hovering in the corner of Little Jumbo? It's the creation of multidisciplinary artist Wade Asa who was the winner of our "Weird Art Installation" search. Earlier this month, Wade's mystical beast art concept was turned into a larger than life art-form that will live in Little Jumbo's weird art corner until Thanksgiving weekend 2020.
Join us at on Thursday, January 30th from 6 pm - 10 pm for an art reception and pop-up sale to celebrate our new art fixture. The artist will be in attendance displaying other small works for admiring and purchasing.
For more information on Asheville artist Wade Asa, visit https://www.wadeasa.com.
featuring Steve Alford, Will Beasley, and Evan Martin
Blending vintage jazz and classic hip hop to create a blinged-out sound all their own, the Pimps of Pompe provide a fresh take on familiar favorites to create a vibe that is equal parts swag and sophistication. This dynamic trio sets the mood for a pimped out party where Django Reinhardt and Snoop Dogg could sip Chandon together and be equally entertained.
Leading the band on mandolin is Asheville musician Cynthia McDermott. With her swinging string arrangements of rap and R&B hits from the 90s and the early aughts, you won't want to miss this fresh take on some familiar favorites.
Doors: 2:30p
Reading: 3p
Little Jumbo is pleased to announced CRAFT - a new author conversation series conceived and hosted by New York Times bestselling author Denise Kiernan. The event kicks off on January 26 at 3 p.m. and will be held the last Sunday of each month at Little Jumbo. CRAFT is co-sponsored by Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe.
Kicking off CRAFT’s inaugural series is NYC author Ada Calhoun, who will join Kiernan to discuss, "Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis." The discussion will be an expansion of Calhoun’s viral story for Oprah.com about the distinct issues facing Gen X women. Calhoun and Kiernan will discuss the book, Calhoun’s inspiration and research, and the craft of writing.
Free parking is available across the street from Little Jumbo in the lot at the corner of Broadway and Monroe Streets. On-site book sales will be provided by Malaprop’s. A small number of reserved seats will be available to those who purchase a book from Malaprop’s prior to the event with additional seating and standing room allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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10 PM - 1 AM.
Won't you take me to Funky Town? Or even better, to Little Jumbo! If you Gotta Make A Move To A Town That's Right... Keep You Groovin' With Some Energy... put Saturday nights at Little Jumbo on your calendar.
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This week Jay will be joined by Steve Alford on saxophone, Will Beasley on acoustic bass, and the legendary Bill Berg on drums! Bill, now a Brevard, NC, resident is best known for his work on Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks". A creative and inventive drummer, Bill is sure to approach the quartet's interpretation of jazz and "prairie music" with a unique and inventive ear.