Past Events

Monday
July 10

The Jacob Rodriguez Quintet ft. Jean Caze

Jean Caze is a Miami-based trumpet player with firm roots in Queens, NY. He has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, and Roy Hargrove, to name a select few. His Haitian heritage shines bright through his recording “Amédé”, infusing traditional rhythms and melodies with his American jazz education and upbringing.

Jean and Jacob (The Core, Coconut Cake, Michael Bublé) have been playing music together for over 20 years. They will be playing original compositions of Jacob’s along with select instrumental jazz and modern covers reworked by Rodriguez.

jeancaze.com

Jacob Rodriguez - Saxophone
Jean Caze - Trumpet
Michael Libramento - Guitar
Zack Page - Bass
Evan Martin - Drums

Saturday
July 8

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ EK Balam

Little Jumbo is excited to welcome one of Asheville's finest DJs, EK Balam, to the decks on Saturday, 7/8! You might know him from his celebrated nights at Ben's Tune Up, Shakey's, Lazy Diamond, pr many places around town. This is a dance party you won't want to miss! 10pm-1am and no cover.

Monday
July 3

The Page Brothers

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.

Andy Page: Guitars
Zack Page: Basses

Tuesday
June 27

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 has since returned to his musical roots as a composer and guitarist. His debut solo record, Évanescent, (much of which was honed while playing live at Little Jumbo) will be released in the late spring of 2023.

Alan Hall has been a professional drummer for over 45 years. He’s 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 as well as Cirque Du Soliel, Teatro Zinzanni, Wicked S.F. He has taught at many prestigious jazz institutions including the Berklee College of Music and California Jazz Conservatory. A prodigious composer, Alan also leads the Asheville Jazz Collective, a staple of Little Jumbo's Monday jazz series.

Let's be honest, if you enjoy live music in Asheville, NC, and you don't know the singularity known as Zack Page, you've clearly been living under a rock. Zack is arguably Asheville's most versatile upright and electric bassist; the go-to guy for just about everyone which keeps him out of the house and averaging 275 gigs a year. Zack has performed extensively in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including studio work in Asheville, Nashville and New York City.

Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects
Zack Page: Bass and Effects
Alan Hall: Drums and Percussion

Monday
June 26

Tim Fischer Quartet

Dr. Tim Fischer has participated as an active member in Los Angeles, St. Louis, and the coastal southeast performance communities as a solo artist, bandleader, sideman, and concert organizer. He performs both traditional and modern styles of jazz, as well as contemporary classical and popular music. He also serves as an arranger and composer in a variety of ensemble settings. As a bandleader, he has organized national and international tours, and performed in multiple festivals and concert series. He has recorded as a sideman and, as a leader, has released two albums of original compositions and arrangements.

timfischermusic.com

Tim Fischer - Guitar
Eric Schoor - Sax
Emilio Terranova - Bass
Justin Watt - Drums

Saturday
June 24

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

DJ Lil Meow Meow is BACK with her legendary monthly dance parties at Little Jumbo. If you've been, you know the drill. If you haven't, this is one to put in your calendar. Follow @djlilmeowmeow on social media for updates!

Tuesday
June 20

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 has since returned to his musical roots as a composer and guitarist. His debut solo record, Évanescent, (much of which was honed while playing live at Little Jumbo) will be released in the late spring of 2023.

Alan Hall has been a professional drummer for over 45 years. He’s 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 as well as Cirque Du Soliel, Teatro Zinzanni, Wicked S.F. He has taught at many prestigious jazz institutions including the Berklee College of Music and California Jazz Conservatory. A prodigious composer, Alan also leads the Asheville Jazz Collective, a staple of Little Jumbo's Monday jazz series.

Let's be honest, if you enjoy live music in Asheville, NC, and you don't know the singularity known as Zack Page, you've clearly been living under a rock. Zack is arguably Asheville's most versatile upright and electric bassist; the go-to guy for just about everyone which keeps him out of the house and averaging 275 gigs a year. Zack has performed extensively in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including studio work in Asheville, Nashville and New York City.

Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects
Zack Page: Bass and Effects
Alan Hall: Drums and Percussion

Monday
June 19

Asheville Jazz Collective

Composer and Drummer Alan Hall 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 compositions, has added several new musicians to his quintet, Asheville Jazz Collective. The new line-up will definitely bump up the eclectic factor! We hope you can come along for the ride.

Alan Hall: Drums
Jason DeCristofaro: Vibraphone
Will Boyd: Reeds
Dylan Hannan: Reeds
Ariana Varvaro: Oboe
Allen Watsky: Acoustic & Electric Guitar
Josef Butts: Bass

Saturday
June 17

Saturday Night Dance Party with The Free Range DJ

On Saturday, 6/17, the Free Range DJ returns with his masterfully curated mix olf 80s and 90ps vinyl with other goodies mixed in. Come dance with us from 10pm-1am. No cover!

Tuesday
June 13

Bill Bares and Billy Cardine

Master musicians and brothers in Bill, Bares and Cardine will be bringing a mix of jazz, old time, Hawaiian, and world music

Bill Bares: Piano
Billy Cardine: Dobro

Monday
June 12

J Ray meets the Rahm Squad

Asheville's most sophisticated musical ambassador joins forces with one of Asheville's tastiest musicians. You know you want to sample the flavors!

Justin Ray: Trumpet
Rahm Mandlekorn: Guitar
Asher Hill: Bass
Paul Gladstone: Drums
Tyler Housholder: Percussion

Saturday
June 10

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Scotty Styles

We're welcoming back DJ Scotty Styles for his bimonthly dance party Mainstream Time Machine, featuring your favorite top 40 hits from across the decades. Don't miss this one!

No cover — 21+

Tuesday
June 6

Brian Felix Organ Quartet LIVE RECORDING

In the spirit of the many legendary Live at the Village Vanguard recordings, The Brian Felix Organ Quartet is making a LIVE RECORD at Little Jumbo and YOU are invited to participate! Join us over two nights as our local heroes make their magic. Don’t be shy, we want your cheers, applause, laughter, and presence to be forever captured on vinyl!

One small detail: Presence in the bar is viewed as an agreement to be recorded. If you’re anywhere near an open microphone (especially the drums) don’t say anything you wouldn’t want your best friend or worst enemy to use against you in the court of public opinion!


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 Russo, Kelly Sill, Dave Fiuczynski, and many others. Felix is a Professor of Music at UNC Asheville, where he teaches classes on jazz theory and improvisation, music business, jazz ensembles, keyboard skills, the Beatles, and the Grateful Dead.

The Brian Felix Organ Quartet plays Felix’s original book of jazz, funk, Latin, and blues-influenced tunes. The group takes cues from the classic organ combos of Jimmy Smith and Larry Young, as well as the modern groups of Larry Goldings, Sam Yahel, Joey DeFrancesco, and Medeski, Martin & Wood.

Brian Felix: organ
Justin Ray: trumpet
Tim Fischer: guitar
Evan Martin: drums

Monday
June 5

Brian Felix Organ Quartet LIVE RECORDING

In the spirit of the many legendary Live at the Village Vanguard recordings, The Brian Felix Organ Quartet is making a LIVE RECORD at Little Jumbo and YOU are invited to participate! Join us over two nights as our local heroes make their magic. Don’t be shy, we want your cheers, applause, laughter, and presence to be forever captured on vinyl!

One small detail: Presence in the bar is viewed as an agreement to be recorded. If you’re anywhere near an open microphone (especially the drums) don’t say anything you wouldn’t want your best friend or worst enemy to use against you in the court of public opinion!


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 Russo, Kelly Sill, Dave Fiuczynski, and many others. Felix is a Professor of Music at UNC Asheville, where he teaches classes on jazz theory and improvisation, music business, jazz ensembles, keyboard skills, the Beatles, and the Grateful Dead.

The Brian Felix Organ Quartet plays Felix’s original book of jazz, funk, Latin, and blues-influenced tunes. The group takes cues from the classic organ combos of Jimmy Smith and Larry Young, as well as the modern groups of Larry Goldings, Sam Yahel, Joey DeFrancesco, and Medeski, Martin & Wood.

Brian Felix: organ
Justin Ray: trumpet
Tim Fischer: guitar
Evan Martin: drums

Saturday
June 3

Saturday Night Dance Party with Brandon Manitoba

Come out Saturday, June 3rd for Dancing Therapy with local DJ Brandon Manitoba. Expect party music from start to finish to keep you dancing all night!

No cover — 21+

Tuesday
May 30

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 has since returned to his musical roots as a composer and guitarist. His debut solo record, Évanescent, (much of which was honed while playing live at Little Jumbo) will be released in the late spring of 2023.

Alan Hall has been a professional drummer for over 45 years. He’s 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 as well as Cirque Du Soliel, Teatro Zinzanni, Wicked S.F. He has taught at many prestigious jazz institutions including the Berklee College of Music and California Jazz Conservatory. A prodigious composer, Alan also leads the Asheville Jazz Collective, a staple of Little Jumbo's Monday jazz series.

Let's be honest, if you enjoy live music in Asheville, NC, and you don't know the singularity known as Zack Page, you've clearly been living under a rock. Zack is arguably Asheville's most versatile upright and electric bassist; the go-to guy for just about everyone which keeps him out of the house and averaging 275 gigs a year. Zack has performed extensively in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, including studio work in Asheville, Nashville and New York City.

Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects
Zack Page: Bass and Effects
Alan Hall: Drums and Percussion

Monday
May 29

Pavel Wlosok Quartet

The unique sound of the Pavel Wlosok Quintet is an intoxicating blend of jazz traditions including swing, modal, and Latin jazz, along with influences of contemporary twentieth-century music, World music, and Czech folk music. Most of the repertoire is based on original compositions, exciting new arrangements of jazz standards, as well as personal takes on traditional styles of modern jazz ranging from the pre-swing era, through swing, be-bop and cool, to modal and beyond. The Czech-born American pianist, award-winning composer and arranger, educator, music engineer, producer and photographer Pavel Wlosok invites you to an evening of pure, improvised modern Jazz music, full of exciting musical colours, various rhythmic feels and grooves, and spontaneous collective improvisation.

Saturday
May 27

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Otto Maddox

Come out Saturday Night from 10pm-1am for eclectic get down vibes from places and times with DJ Otto Maddox!

Tuesday
May 23

The CORE Live Recording

In the spirit of the many legendary Live at the Village Vanguard recordings, The CORE is making a LIVE RECORD at Little Jumbo and YOU are invited to participate! Join us over two nights as our local heroes make their magic. Don’t be shy, we want your cheers, applause, laughter, and presence to be forever captured on vinyl!

Justin Ray: Trumpet
Jacob Rodriguez: Saxophone
Bill Bares: Piano
Zack Page: Bass
Evan Martin: Drums

One small detail: Presence in the bar is viewed as an agreement to be recorded. If you’re anywhere near an open microphone (especially the drums) don’t say anything you wouldn’t want your best friend or worst enemy to use against you in the court of public opinion!

Monday
May 22

The CORE Live Recording

In the spirit of the many legendary Live at the Village Vanguard recordings, The CORE is making a LIVE RECORD at Little Jumbo and YOU are invited to participate! Join us over two nights as our local heroes make their magic. Don’t be shy, we want your cheers, applause, laughter, and presence to be forever captured on vinyl!

Justin Ray: Trumpet
Jacob Rodriguez: Saxophone
Bill Bares: Piano
Zack Page: Bass
Evan Martin: Drums

One small detail: Presence in the bar is viewed as an agreement to be recorded. If you’re anywhere near an open microphone (especially the drums) don’t say anything you wouldn’t want your best friend or worst enemy to use against you in the court of public opinion!

Saturday
May 20

Saturday Night Dance Party with Ek Balam

For the first time ever, we welcome local hero Ek Balam to the Little Jumbo dance parties! You might recognize him from his sets at Shakeys, Ben's, and Lazy Diamond, among other Asheville party spots. This is a DJ who knows how to make you move. See you Saturday from 10pm-1am! No cover!

Tuesday
May 16

Jay Sanders, Zack Page & Evan Martin

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
Zack Page: Bass and Effects
Evan Martin: Drums and Percussion

Monday
May 15

John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" with the Justin Ray Quartet

Join us as the Justin Ray Quartet play John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" in its entirety. Guaranteed to be a magical evening of brilliance.

Justin Ray: Trumpet
Bill Bares: Piano
Zack Page: Bass
Michael W Davis: Drums

Sunday
May 14

Daniel Seriff, Jake Wolf, and Jeff Sipe

Seriff, Wolf, and Sipe feaures Daniel Seriff on electric guitar, Jake Wolf on electric bass, and Jeff Sipe on drums. They create music that pushes the boundaries of instrumental jazz music with original compositions and covers of songs by various artists including Radiohead, Patsy Cline, and The Beatles. Their sound is imaginative, atmospheric, and vibrant, featuring each player’s unique instrumental voice.

Daniel Seriff: electric guitar and effects
Jake Wolf: electric bass and effects
Jeff Sipe: drums and percussion

Saturday
May 13

Taco Billy Montford Opening

Starting Saturday 5/13, Taco Billy will be serving food out of their new food truck directly behind Little Jumbo. They have vegan, gluten-free, and [whatever]-friendly dishes. Also, it’s illegal to have alcohol on the sidewalk, so please leave your drink on the table when going out to get your food. If you’d like to bring your drink to the bar, the bartender would be happy to keep an eye on it for you.

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