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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.

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Saturday
March 21
2020

Saturday Night Vinyl Dance Party W/DJ MeowHaus

10 PM - 1 AM.<br />A night of new-wave-centric with some forays into other 80s and 90s!
Admission: $10
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Monday
March 16
2020

Fly Casual Organ Trio featuring Brian Felix

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). <br/><br /> 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 inter...
Admission: FREE!
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Sunday
March 15
2020

Pimps of Pompe: Sunday Night Gypsy Jazz

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. <br /><br /> Leading the band on mandolin is Asheville musician Cynthia McDermott. With her swinging string arrangements of rap and R&B hi...
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Saturday
March 14
2020

Saturday Night Dance Party W/DJ Otto Maddox

10 PM - 1 AM.<br /> Bringing along a blend of world, ethio-jazz, exotica, garage, soul, and funk!
Admission: $10
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Monday
March 9
2020

The Jay Sanders Quartet featuring Will Beasley, Steve Alford, and Evan Martin

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. <br /><br /> The incomparable and free-flowing spi...
Admission: FREE!
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Sunday
March 8
2020

Pimps of Pompe - Sunday Night Gypsy-Jazz

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. <br /><br /> Leading the band on mandolin is Asheville musician Cynthia McDermott. With her swinging string arrangements of rap and R&B...
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Saturday
March 7
2020

Vinyl Dance Party! W/DJ Jasper, AKA Old Gold

10p-1a Bringing you yesterday’s songs tomorrow, playing classic sounds from the 90s on down!
Admission: $10
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Monday
March 2
2020

The Core

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.
Admission: FREE!
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Saturday
February 29
2020

Saturday Night Vinyl Dance Party with Jasper, AKA Old Gold

10 PM - 1 AM.<br /> Bringing you yesterday’s songs tomorrow, playing classic sounds from the 90s on down!
Admission: $10
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Tuesday
February 25
2020

Mardi Gras with the Sufi Brothers

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!
Admission: FREE!
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Monday
February 24
2020

The Jay Sanders Quartet featuring Matt Smith

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. <br /><br />Joining Jay this week will be Asheville's most famous pedal steel w...
Admission: FREE!
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Sunday
February 23
2020

Craft with Denise Kiernan and Andre Frattino

Doors: 2:30p<br />Reading: 3p<br /><br />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. <br /><br /> 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 t...
Admission: FREE!
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Saturday
February 22
2020

Saturday Night Vinyl Dance Party with Otto Maddox

10 PM - 1 AM.<br />Come dance the night away to Otto Maddox's unique blend of world, ethio-Jazz, and exotica!
Admission: $10
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Monday
February 17
2020

The Jay Sanders Quartet

featuring Steve Alford, Will Beasley, and Evan Martin
Admission: FREE!
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Saturday
February 15
2020

Saturday Night Vinyl Dance Party with Soul Tonic

10 PM - 1 AM.<br />Come dance the night away to Soul Tonic's unique blend of disco, funk, and soul!
Admission: $10
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Thursday
February 13
2020

Montford Park Players Fundraiser

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.
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Tuesday
February 11
2020

Tropical Tiki Tuesday

Come pretend it's not winter for a little while. Tropical drinks, leis, island music, some floral prints--just what you need.
Admission: FREE!
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Monday
February 10
2020

Fly Casual Organ Trio featuring Brian Felix

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). <br/><br /> 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 inter...
Admission: FREE!
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Sunday
February 9
2020

Pimps of Pompe - Sunday Night Gypsy-Jazz

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. <br /><br /> Leading the band on mandolin is Asheville musician Cynthia McDermott. With her swinging string arrangements of rap and R&B...
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Saturday
February 8
2020

Saturday Night Vinyl Dance Party

10 PM - 1 AM.<br />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. <br /><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3074859702546935/">More Information on Facebook</a>
Admission: $10
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Monday
February 3
2020

The Jay Sanders Quartet featuring Will Beasley, Steve Alford, and Evan Martin

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. <br /><br /> The incomparable and free-flowing spirit that Will Beasley brin...
Admission: FREE!
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Sunday
February 2
2020

Pimps of Pompe - Sunday Night Gypsy-Jazz

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. <br /><br /> Leading the band on mandolin is Asheville musician Cynthia McDermott. With her swinging string arrangements of rap and R&B...
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Saturday
February 1
2020

Saturday Night Vinyl Dance Party with Otto Maddox

10 PM - 1 AM.<br />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. <br /><br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3074859702546935/">More Information on Facebook</a>
Admission: $10
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Thursday
January 30
2020

Art Installation and Reception for Wade Asa

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. <br /><br /> Join us at on Thursday, January 30th from 6 pm - 10 pm for an art reception and pop-up sale to celebrate ...
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Monday
January 27
2020

The Jay Sanders Quartet

featuring Steve Alford, Will Beasley, and Evan Martin
Admission: FREE!
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