Upcoming Events

Monday
August 4
2025

Will Boyd and the Knoxville Crew

Will Boyd- Reeds
Taber Gable- Keys
David Becher- Bass
Kenneth Brown- Drums

Sunday
August 10
2025

Authors in Conversation with Denise Kiernan and Bonnie Kistler

CRAFT’s concept is simple:

Denise Kiernan sits down with a writer in this speakeasy setting to discuss not only the writer’s latest publication, but also the craft of writing itself. For each featured author, the Little Jumbo staff will create a specialty cocktail—or mocktail—inspired by either the featured book or the author themselves.

WHO
Me, Denise, sitting down with authors from all walks—literary fiction, nonfiction, graphic novelists, mystery authors, romance writers, TV and film folks…You get the idea.

WHAT
An hour of conversation about the guest author’s work, writing process and more, with time for audience questions. Conversations are followed by an author signing. Books provided by Malaprop’s.

WHERE
Little Jumbo, located at 241 Broadway Street in Asheville, a bar and then some, offering classic and classically-inspired craft cocktails, food, games, and more. When

WHEN
The second Sunday of every month. Doors open at 4. Conversation starts no later than 4:30 PM.

Free parking is available in the lot at 5 Points Restaurant across Broadway, in addition to general street parking. On-site book sales will be provided by Malaprop’s.

Monday
August 11
2025

Aaron Irwin TRIO

Aaron Irwin -  Saxophones & Clarinets
Mike Baggetta - Guitar
Bill Campbell - Drums

Tuesday
August 12
2025

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall distill the pure essence of improvisational expression, converging as alchemists of sound, transmuting musical elements into their most essential forms. This quartet embodies the philosophical concept of quintessence—the fifth element beyond earth, air, fire, and water—representing the fundamental substance from which all musical reality springs.

Their original compositions crystallize the essential qualities of diverse influences, oscillating between through-composed musical themes, groove-based soul explorations, traditional jazz-influenced pieces, Americana-inspired peaceful melodicism, world music influences, free jazz adventures, and occasional forays into cacophonous noise music. Through years of improvisational study, they've learned to access that rarefied space where genres dissolve into pure creative energy.

In this musical laboratory, Sanders' guitar becomes a conduit for universal vibration, Boyd's reeds channel the breath of consciousness itself, Page's bass provides the fundamental frequency of existence, while Hall's percussion creates the rhythmic heartbeat of the cosmos. The Jay Sanders Quintessence:

Jay Sanders - Guitar, ERAE Touch Synthesizer, and Effects
Will Boyd - Reeds, Flute, EWI, and Effects
Zack Page - Bass and Effects
Alan Hall - Drums and Percussion

Monday
August 18
2025
Tuesday
August 19
2025

Jay Sanders' Empyrean Trio featuring Zack Page & Alan Hall

The Empyrean Trio ascends to the highest sphere of musical expression, where Sanders, Page, and Hall commune in the celestial realm of pure improvisation. Like ancient philosophers who believed the empyrean was the highest heaven—a place of fire and light beyond the physical world—this trio inhabits the ethereal space where earthbound genres dissolve into transcendent musical dialogue.

Their original compositions float between the terrestrial and the sublime, oscillating from groove-laden explorations that anchor listeners to the physical realm, to free-form adventures that lift consciousness into the empyrean heights of pure sonic possibility. Through jazz, rock, blues, and world music influences refined by years of improvisational alchemy, the trio channels the luminous fire of creative spontaneity.

In this rarefied atmosphere, Sanders' guitar becomes a conduit between the material and immaterial, Page's bass provides the gravitational pull that keeps the music tethered to human experience, while Hall's percussion creates the rhythmic cosmos in which their empyrean visions unfold.

The Empyrean Trio:
Jay Sanders - Acoustic & Electric Guitar, ERAE Touch Synthesizer, and Effects
Zack Page - Acoustic & Electric Bass and Effects
Alan Hall - Drums and Percussion

Saturday
August 23
2025
Monday
August 25
2025
Tuesday
August 26
2025

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall distill the pure essence of improvisational expression, converging as alchemists of sound, transmuting musical elements into their most essential forms. This quartet embodies the philosophical concept of quintessence—the fifth element beyond earth, air, fire, and water—representing the fundamental substance from which all musical reality springs.

Their original compositions crystallize the essential qualities of diverse influences, oscillating between through-composed musical themes, groove-based soul explorations, traditional jazz-influenced pieces, Americana-inspired peaceful melodicism, world music influences, free jazz adventures, and occasional forays into cacophonous noise music. Through years of improvisational study, they've learned to access that rarefied space where genres dissolve into pure creative energy.

In this musical laboratory, Sanders' guitar becomes a conduit for universal vibration, Boyd's reeds channel the breath of consciousness itself, Page's bass provides the fundamental frequency of existence, while Hall's percussion creates the rhythmic heartbeat of the cosmos. The Jay Sanders Quintessence:

Jay Sanders - Guitar, ERAE Touch Synthesizer, and Effects
Will Boyd - Reeds, Flute, EWI, and Effects
Zack Page - Bass and Effects
Alan Hall - Drums and Percussion

Tuesday
September 2
2025

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall distill the pure essence of improvisational expression, converging as alchemists of sound, transmuting musical elements into their most essential forms. This quartet embodies the philosophical concept of quintessence—the fifth element beyond earth, air, fire, and water—representing the fundamental substance from which all musical reality springs.

Their original compositions crystallize the essential qualities of diverse influences, oscillating between through-composed musical themes, groove-based soul explorations, traditional jazz-influenced pieces, Americana-inspired peaceful melodicism, world music influences, free jazz adventures, and occasional forays into cacophonous noise music. Through years of improvisational study, they've learned to access that rarefied space where genres dissolve into pure creative energy.

In this musical laboratory, Sanders' guitar becomes a conduit for universal vibration, Boyd's reeds channel the breath of consciousness itself, Page's bass provides the fundamental frequency of existence, while Hall's percussion creates the rhythmic heartbeat of the cosmos. The Jay Sanders Quintessence:

Jay Sanders - Guitar, ERAE Touch Synthesizer, and Effects
Will Boyd - Reeds, Flute, EWI, and Effects
Zack Page - Bass and Effects
Alan Hall - Drums and Percussion

Monday
September 8
2025
Tuesday
September 9
2025

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall distill the pure essence of improvisational expression, converging as alchemists of sound, transmuting musical elements into their most essential forms. This quartet embodies the philosophical concept of quintessence—the fifth element beyond earth, air, fire, and water—representing the fundamental substance from which all musical reality springs.

Their original compositions crystallize the essential qualities of diverse influences, oscillating between through-composed musical themes, groove-based soul explorations, traditional jazz-influenced pieces, Americana-inspired peaceful melodicism, world music influences, free jazz adventures, and occasional forays into cacophonous noise music. Through years of improvisational study, they've learned to access that rarefied space where genres dissolve into pure creative energy.

In this musical laboratory, Sanders' guitar becomes a conduit for universal vibration, Boyd's reeds channel the breath of consciousness itself, Page's bass provides the fundamental frequency of existence, while Hall's percussion creates the rhythmic heartbeat of the cosmos. The Jay Sanders Quintessence:

Jay Sanders - Guitar, ERAE Touch Synthesizer, and Effects
Will Boyd - Reeds, Flute, EWI, and Effects
Zack Page - Bass and Effects
Alan Hall - Drums and Percussion

Saturday
September 13
2025
Sunday
September 14
2025

Denise Kiernan & Thomas Calder

CRAFT’s concept is simple:

Denise Kiernan sits down with a writer in this speakeasy setting to discuss not only the writer’s latest publication, but also the craft of writing itself. For each featured author, the Little Jumbo staff will create a specialty cocktail—or mocktail—inspired by either the featured book or the author themselves.

WHO
Me, Denise, sitting down with authors from all walks—literary fiction, nonfiction, graphic novelists, mystery authors, romance writers, TV and film folks…You get the idea.

WHAT
An hour of conversation about the guest author’s work, writing process and more, with time for audience questions. Conversations are followed by an author signing. Books provided by Malaprop’s.

WHERE
Little Jumbo, located at 241 Broadway Street in Asheville, a bar and then some, offering classic and classically-inspired craft cocktails, food, games, and more. When

WHEN
The second Sunday of every month. Doors open at 4. Conversation starts no later than 4:30 PM.

Free parking is available in the lot at 5 Points Restaurant across Broadway, in addition to general street parking. On-site book sales will be provided by Malaprop’s.

Monday
September 15
2025
Tuesday
September 16
2025

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall distill the pure essence of improvisational expression, converging as alchemists of sound, transmuting musical elements into their most essential forms. This quartet embodies the philosophical concept of quintessence—the fifth element beyond earth, air, fire, and water—representing the fundamental substance from which all musical reality springs.

Their original compositions crystallize the essential qualities of diverse influences, oscillating between through-composed musical themes, groove-based soul explorations, traditional jazz-influenced pieces, Americana-inspired peaceful melodicism, world music influences, free jazz adventures, and occasional forays into cacophonous noise music. Through years of improvisational study, they've learned to access that rarefied space where genres dissolve into pure creative energy.

In this musical laboratory, Sanders' guitar becomes a conduit for universal vibration, Boyd's reeds channel the breath of consciousness itself, Page's bass provides the fundamental frequency of existence, while Hall's percussion creates the rhythmic heartbeat of the cosmos. The Jay Sanders Quintessence:

Jay Sanders - Guitar, ERAE Touch Synthesizer, and Effects
Will Boyd - Reeds, Flute, EWI, and Effects
Zack Page - Bass and Effects
Alan Hall - Drums and Percussion

Monday
September 22
2025
Tuesday
September 23
2025

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall distill the pure essence of improvisational expression, converging as alchemists of sound, transmuting musical elements into their most essential forms. This quartet embodies the philosophical concept of quintessence—the fifth element beyond earth, air, fire, and water—representing the fundamental substance from which all musical reality springs.

Their original compositions crystallize the essential qualities of diverse influences, oscillating between through-composed musical themes, groove-based soul explorations, traditional jazz-influenced pieces, Americana-inspired peaceful melodicism, world music influences, free jazz adventures, and occasional forays into cacophonous noise music. Through years of improvisational study, they've learned to access that rarefied space where genres dissolve into pure creative energy.

In this musical laboratory, Sanders' guitar becomes a conduit for universal vibration, Boyd's reeds channel the breath of consciousness itself, Page's bass provides the fundamental frequency of existence, while Hall's percussion creates the rhythmic heartbeat of the cosmos. The Jay Sanders Quintessence:

Jay Sanders - Guitar, ERAE Touch Synthesizer, and Effects
Will Boyd - Reeds, Flute, EWI, and Effects
Zack Page - Bass and Effects
Alan Hall - Drums and Percussion

Monday
September 29
2025
Tuesday
September 30
2025

Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall

Sanders, Boyd, Page & Hall distill the pure essence of improvisational expression, converging as alchemists of sound, transmuting musical elements into their most essential forms. This quartet embodies the philosophical concept of quintessence—the fifth element beyond earth, air, fire, and water—representing the fundamental substance from which all musical reality springs.

Their original compositions crystallize the essential qualities of diverse influences, oscillating between through-composed musical themes, groove-based soul explorations, traditional jazz-influenced pieces, Americana-inspired peaceful melodicism, world music influences, free jazz adventures, and occasional forays into cacophonous noise music. Through years of improvisational study, they've learned to access that rarefied space where genres dissolve into pure creative energy.

In this musical laboratory, Sanders' guitar becomes a conduit for universal vibration, Boyd's reeds channel the breath of consciousness itself, Page's bass provides the fundamental frequency of existence, while Hall's percussion creates the rhythmic heartbeat of the cosmos. The Jay Sanders Quintessence:

Jay Sanders - Guitar, ERAE Touch Synthesizer, and Effects
Will Boyd - Reeds, Flute, EWI, and Effects
Zack Page - Bass and Effects
Alan Hall - Drums and Percussion

Monday
October 6
2025
Sunday
October 12
2025

Authors in Conversation with Denise Kiernan and Andrew Lawler

CRAFT’s concept is simple:

Denise Kiernan sits down with a writer in this speakeasy setting to discuss not only the writer’s latest publication, but also the craft of writing itself. For each featured author, the Little Jumbo staff will create a specialty cocktail—or mocktail—inspired by either the featured book or the author themselves.

WHO
Me, Denise, sitting down with authors from all walks—literary fiction, nonfiction, graphic novelists, mystery authors, romance writers, TV and film folks…You get the idea.

WHAT
An hour of conversation about the guest author’s work, writing process and more, with time for audience questions. Conversations are followed by an author signing. Books provided by Malaprop’s.

WHERE
Little Jumbo, located at 241 Broadway Street in Asheville, a bar and then some, offering classic and classically-inspired craft cocktails, food, games, and more. When

WHEN
The second Sunday of every month. Doors open at 4. Conversation starts no later than 4:30 PM.

Free parking is available in the lot at 5 Points Restaurant across Broadway, in addition to general street parking. On-site book sales will be provided by Malaprop’s.

Monday
October 13
2025
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October 20
2025
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October 27
2025
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