Past Events
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.
Monday
June
3
2024
Gypsy Jazz with The Page Brothers Quartet
The Page Brothers present an evening of Django Reinhardt style gypsy jazz featuring two of the area's best players in the style, One Leg Up's Steve Trismen and Jim Tanner. Expect to hear the classics of the genre plus interpretations of more modern jazz material from the likes of Monk, Dexter Gordon and more.
Andy Page: Guitar
Zack Page: Bass
Jim Tanner: Guitar
Steve Trismen: Violin
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
May
28
2024
Jay Sanders, Zack Page & Alan Hall
Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
With a musical career spanning 30 years, [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.
[Alan Hall](https://jazzdrumming.com) has been ...
Admission:
FREE!
Sunday
May
26
2024
After Ours featuring Jordan Hamilton
#### After Ours (experimental jazz duo: hybrid guitar + drums) featuring Jordan Hamilton (loop based cellist)
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𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐫𝐬 is a two-man wrecking crew with influences ranging from modern jazz to grunge to instrumental hip hop & experimental music. Hybrid 7-string guitarist/loop freak Eli Kahn creates sonic layer cakes with the aid of his effects arsenal atop drummer Joe Enright's ever-expansive jazz beat backdrops to create a unique sound that is all their own. The duo has built...
Tuesday
May
21
2024
Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall
Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
With a musical career spanning 30 years, Composer, producer, and guitarist [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.
Multi-reed in...
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
May
20
2024
Brian Felix Organ Quartet
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...
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
May
14
2024
Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall
Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
With a musical career spanning 30 years, Composer, producer, and guitarist [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.
Multi-reed in...
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
May
13
2024
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
May
12
2024
Authors in Conversation with Denise Kiernan and Terry Roberts
**Denise Kiernan** is an author, journalist, producer, and host of “CRAFT: Authors in Conversation.” Her new young reader’s book, We Gather Together: Stories of Thanksgiving from then to now, arrived September 2023, and is a companion title to the popular adult nonfiction book, We Gather Together, and children’s picture book, Giving Thanks. Her book The Last Castle was an instant New York Times bestseller in both hardcover and paperback and was also a Wall Street Journal bestseller. She is al...
Admission:
FREE!
Wednesday
May
8
2024
Backgammon Night
Roll the Dice and Sip in Style. The second Wednesday of each month is Backgammon Night at Little Jumbo! Gather your friends, roll 'em bones, and let the games begin. Cheers to strategic moves and fantastic cocktails! Legal moves only! A ha!
Tuesday
May
7
2024
Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall
Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
With a musical career spanning 30 years, Composer, producer, and guitarist [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.
Multi-reed in...
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
May
6
2024
Soul Jazz Revival
George Benson meets Jimmy Smith in Chicken Alley. Madness ensues. (Keep your pants on)
Jacob Rodriguez - Saxophone
Andy Page - Guitar
Alex Taub - Organ
Zack Page - Bass
Joe Enright - Drums
Admission:
FREE!
Saturday
May
4
2024
Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow
If you've been to one of DJ Lil Meow Meow's monthly dance parties at Little Jumbo, you know they are not to be missed! 10pm-1am and always a good time. Follow @djlilmeowmeow for a theme drop!
$5 Cover
Admission:
$10
Tuesday
April
30
2024
Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall
Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
With a musical career spanning 30 years, Composer, producer, and guitarist [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.
Multi-reed in...
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
April
29
2024
UNCA Xtet Led by Justin Ray
The Xtet is the flagship ensemble of the Jazz and Contemporary Music program at UNCA. Under the direction of Justin Ray (The Core), this group has spent the past year studying the great composers in jazz history as means of inspiring their own original works. This performance/live recording is the culmination of the year of study and work, and will feature all new pieces composed by members of the ensemble.
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
April
23
2024
Asheville Jazz Collective
Composer and Drummer [Alan Hall](https://jazzdrumming.com/) 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 ...
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
April
22
2024
Hillai Govreen
Little Jumbo is pleased to welcome Hillai Govreen in conjunction with [South Arts](https://www.southarts.org/).
**Hillai Govreen** is a clarinetist, saxophonist and composer based in New York. **The Hillai Govreen Quartet** is a dynamic NYC-based band born from the collaboration of Hillai and bassist Ben Meigners just two years ago. Their innovative compositions and repertoire drawn from a diverse array of influences, blending various musical styles to create a unique sound that transcen...
Admission:
FREE!
Saturday
April
20
2024
Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow
If you've been to one of DJ Lil Meow Meow's monthly dance parties at Little Jumbo, you know they are not to be missed! 10pm-1am and always a good time. Follow @djlilmeowmeow for a theme drop!
$5 Cover
Admission:
$10
Tuesday
April
16
2024
Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall
Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
With a musical career spanning 30 years, Composer, producer, and guitarist [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.
Multi-reed in...
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
April
15
2024
Jacob Rodriguez Quintet featuring Markus Howell
This installment of the ensemble will feature the incredible saxophone stylings of Markus Howell. A native of South Florida, and a graduate of Michigan State, Markus had circled the world multiple times while performing and recording with the likes of Christian McBride, Michael Bublé, and Wycliffe Gordon. Fresh off his Grammy win with The Count Basie Orchestra, Markus will bring some of his original music to Little Jumbo in anticipation of his upcoming release on Posi-Tone Records. He will jo...
Admission:
FREE!
Wednesday
April
10
2024
Backgammon Night
Roll the Dice and Sip in Style. The second Wednesday of each month is Backgammon Night at Little Jumbo! Gather your friends, roll 'em bones, and let the games begin. Cheers to strategic moves and fantastic cocktails! Legal moves only! A ha!
Tuesday
April
9
2024
Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Alan Hall
Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
With a musical career spanning 30 years, Composer, producer, and guitarist [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.
Multi-reed in...
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
April
2
2024
Jay Sanders, Will Boyd, Zack Page & Evan Martin
Every Tuesday, savor experimental [Musica Universalis](https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/06/universe-gravitational-waves-nanograv-discovery/674570/) focused primarily on the group's original writing and sonic explorations. These aural wayfarers fear no boundary.
Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects
Will Boyd: Reeds
Zack Page: Bass and Effects
Evan Martin: Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
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