Past Events

Tuesday
April 25
2023

Jay Sanders's Evanescent Listening and Birthday Party

Come be among the first to hear Jay Sanders' new record, Evanescent. Honed at LJ for well over a year, the record features many of LJ's favorite musicians. A jam session will follow with many of the record's players.

Monday
April 24
2023

Tim Fischer

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

Sunday
April 23
2023

The E'Lon JD Trio

E’Lon Bruce Jordan-Dunlap a.k.a E’Lon JD is an American bass player, songwriter, performer and educator. E'Lon has performed on stages as far east as Almaty, Kazakhstan and as far west as Los Angeles, California and can be found on tour anywhere in between. His sound combines elements of soul, funk, jazz, and rock and could be described best as groovin', melodic driven, feel good music. He has recorded with acts such as, Phony Ppl, and The Gregory Bros., and has shared the stage with Belá Fleck, Members of Snarky Puppy, Victor Wooten, and Weedie Braimah and the Hands of Time. He is currently the bass player in the internationally touring band Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. E'Lon JD is a musical furnace burning up stages and warming up our hearts across the globe.

E'Lon JD: Bass
Jaze Uries: Drums
Thommy Knoles: Keys

Saturday
April 22
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

You know the drill, the Meow Meow dance parties are not to be missed. Follow @djlilmeowmeow on social media to catch the theme announcement!

Wednesday
April 19
2023
Tuesday
April 18
2023

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
April 17
2023

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
Bill Bares: Piano
Dylan Hannan: Reeds
Ariana Varvaro: Oboe
Allen Watsky: Acoustic & Electric Guitar
Christian Howe: Violin
Josef Butts: Bass

Saturday
April 15
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Mad Mike

DJ Mad Mike, who is a resident DJ at local spots such as Lazy Diamond, Shakeys and Imperial, joins us on the decks for a night of dancing at Little Jumbo! Come out from 10pm-1am to catch what is sure to be a tasty, dynamic set full of bangers.

Tuesday
April 11
2023

The Art Lande Quartet

Grammy-nominated Art Lande is an internationally known pianist, composer, improviser, drummer and educator who has performed with a long list of the Who's Who in jazz, including Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson, Steve Swallow, Charlie Haden, Kenny Wheeler, Sheila Jordan, Mark Isham, Paul McCandless, Jan Garbarek and many others.

His band, Rubisa Patrol, was formed in the mid 70's and worked through 1983, traveling to Europe often and recording with ECM Records. After teaching for three years in Switzerland, Lande moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he played a weekly performance for 15 years! Each week had different music and drew from a large list of different bands, members and seasonal special guests from nearly everywhere. Live performances are not to be missed, an occasion full of musical adventure and inspiration, spontaneity, warmth and soul.

Art is also well known for his innovative approaches to teaching piano, improvisation and ear training. He currently has many regular students in Boulder and often travels internationally for workshops, camps and performances.

artlande.com

Monday
April 10
2023

The CORE

The CORE returns to Little Jumbo! Come enjoy piquant cocktails and titillating tunes from Asheville's most prodigious jazz quintet.

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

Saturday
April 8
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Scotty Styles

Expect a highly danceable blend of old school and current hip hop, pop, R&B, rock, alt-pop with soul and funk jams of the 50s and 60s thrown in too. Think of it as a musical time capsule of the popular dance music of the last 70 years.

Tuesday
April 4
2023

Jay Sanders, Jake Wolf & 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.

Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects
Jake Wolf: Bass and Effects
Alan Hall: Drums and Percussion

Monday
April 3
2023

The Nick Garrison Quintet

The Nick Garrison Quintet celebrates the music of New Orleans, from traditional Black American Music of Louis Armstrong to the street sounds of brass band jams. Trombonist Nick Garrison brings the energy of the Crescent City into Little Jumbo, incorporating his original arrangements of swing tunes from the 20's- 40's, bebop burners, blues, and ballads.

Nick Garrison- Trombone
Will Boyd- Saxophone
Alan Hall- Drum Set
Michael Jefry Stevens- Piano
Bob Songster- Bass

www.garrisontrombone.com

Sunday
April 2
2023

Queen Bee and the Honeylovers CD Release Party

Asheville now has a soundtrack. A debut release by Queen Bee and the Honeylovers features original songs with a vivacious and nostalgic sound, and lyrics that celebrate the city’s past and present. -The Laurel of Asheville

Queen Bee and the Honeylovers is a dance band that performs classic swing, blues and Latin music. They have been voted best in Jazz 2020/21/22 in the Mountain Xpress “Best Of” poll. Their debut album, 'Asheville', celebrated their hometown's history and won them #41 on WNCW's listener-voted poll of Best Albums of 2019 as well as features on The State of Things with Frank Stasio and PBS Woodsongs. Their video for "Beacham's Curve" won Best Soundtack at the 2019 Music Video Asheville Awards. Vocal-driven with an infectious groove, the Honeylovers are guaranteed to put a grin on your face and a tap in your toes.

www.queenbeeswing.com
@queenbeeswing

Whitney Moore: Lead Vocals, Drums
Mattick Frick: Guitar, Vocals
Trevor Stoia: Bass

Saturday
April 1
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with Nex Millen

Don’t miss a very special dance party this Saturday with local legend Nex Millen. This music producer, hip hop scholar, multi-talented artist and cultural curator spins all of the cuts you didn’t realize you needed to hear and is sure to keep you dancing all night. We’re excited to host him at Little Jumbo!

Tuesday
March 28
2023

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
March 27
2023

Fly Casual Organ Quartet featuring Brian Felix

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.

Fly Casual Organ Quartet will bring an evening of swinging and soulful organ jazz to Little Jumbo.

Brian Felix: Organ
Justin Ray: Trumpet
Tim Fischer: Guitar
Evan Martin: Drums

Sunday
March 26
2023

Daniel Seriff, Jake Wolf, and Alan Hall

Daniel Seriff, Jake Wolf, and Alan Hall explore the boundaries of modern electric jazz with a trio that features original music as well as songs by everyone from Patsy Cline to Radiohead. The music they create is inventive, ethereal and dynamic, showcasing each players, extraordinary talents, resulting in an evocative sound that both comforts and excites the listener.

Daniel Seriff: electric guitar and effects
Jake Wolf: electric bass and effects
Alan Hall: drums and percussion

Saturday
March 25
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

We'll be slingin' drinks and spinnin' tunes every Saturday from 10p - 1a. Sweat bands and leg warmers optional, but encouraged!

No cover — 21+

Tuesday
March 21
2023

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
March 20
2023

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 are recognizably artistic and quintessentially Ashevillian.

Billl Bares: Piano
Mike Holstein: Bass
Justin Watt: Drums

Sunday
March 19
2023

Daniel Seriff, Jake Wolf, and Alan Hal

Daniel Seriff, Jake Wolf, and Alan Hall explore the boundaries of modern electric jazz with a trio that features original music as well as songs by everyone from Patsy Cline to Radiohead. The music they create is inventive, ethereal and dynamic, showcasing each players, extraordinary talents, resulting in an evocative sound that both comforts and excites the listener.

Daniel Seriff: electric guitar and effects
Jake Wolf: electric bass and effects
Alan Hall: drums and percussion

Saturday
March 18
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with the Free Range DJ

We'll be slingin' drinks and spinnin' tunes every Saturday from 10p - 1a. Sweat bands and leg warmers optional, but encouraged!

No cover — 21+

Tuesday
March 14
2023

Kafka's Hat

With the rain falling
surgically against the roof,
I ate a dish of ice cream
that looked like Kafka's hat.
~Richard Brautigan

Jay Sanders: Guitar and Effects
Zack Page: Bass and Effects
Taylor Pierson: Keys and Effects
Micah Thomas: Drums and Percussion

Monday
March 13
2023

Justin Ray Sextet

What else can be said about Asheville's most sophisticated musical ambassador? When Justin supplicates the muse, she listens, and you will too!

Justin Ray (trumpet)
Dylan Hannan (sax)
Nick Garrison (trombone)
Brian Felix (organ)
Tim Fischer (guitar)
Justin Watt (drums)

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