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.
Wednesday
October
4
2023
Felix Pastorius Trio
Felix Pastorius Trio is a newly formed group featuring Thommy Knoles on the keyboards and Kurt Stracener on drums. Seamlessly blending a variety of styles and sounds, each performance is a testament to their dedication to pushing musical boundaries through intense improvisation. The trio draws inspiration from both the roots of jazz and innovations of modern electronic music, resulting in a truly unique sound that transcends genres and gets to the core of musical passion.
Felix Pastorius:...
Tuesday
October
3
2023
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, [Jay Sanders](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) thrives on actualizing creative spaces for improvisational and exploratory music.
Asheville's luck really started shining when [W...
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
October
2
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 a...
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
September
26
2023
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
September
19
2023
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
September
18
2023
Tim Fischer CD Release Party
**Tim Fischer performs original jazz compositions from his new album, The Holy City Sessions.**
[Tim Fischer](https://www.timfischermusic.com/) is a guitarist, composer, educator, and author based in Asheville, North Carolina. He has performed and toured nationally and internationally in multiple festivals and concert series. His musical interests are diverse, ranging from jazz and classical to rock and experimental electronic music. He has lived in several regions in the US, growing up an...
Admission:
FREE!
Saturday
September
16
2023
Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow
Our resident DJ, DJ Lil Meow Meow, is back at it this Saturday with one of her monthly themed dance parties. Awarded #1 DJ in the Mountain Xpress Best Of, you don't want to miss this one.
Follow @djlilmeowmeow for details!
10pm-1am
Saturday, September 16th
$5 suggested donation
Admission:
$10
Wednesday
September
13
2023
Backgammon Night
Come roll the bones at Little Jumbo on the second Wednesday of each month!
Tuesday
September
12
2023
Women to the Front Music Festival: Asheville Women of Jazz
Little Jumbo in partnership with Women to the Front music festival present Asheville Women of Jazz
1st Set
Linda Mitchell -vocals
Peggy Ratusz - vocals
2nd Set
Melody Cooper - vocals, harp, keys
3rd Set
Kelle Jolly - vocals
Horns
Ashley Pritchard - tenor sax & flute
Linda Wolf - alto sax
Emily Songster - trombone
Rhythm Section
Marilynn Seits - keys
Robin Borthwick - drums
Zack Page - bass
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
September
11
2023
Women to the Front Music Festival: Asheville Women of Jazz
Little Jumbo in partnership with Women to the Front music festival present Asheville Women of Jazz
1st Set
Ruth Cooney - vocals
2nd & 3rd Set
Wendy Jones - vocals
Horns
Ashley Pritchard - tenor sax and flute.
Rhythm Section
Taylor Pierson - keys
Zack Page - bass
Rick Dilling - drums
Admission:
FREE!
Sunday
September
10
2023
Craft: Authors in Conversation with Denise Kiernan and Elizabeth Kostova
**Free // Starts at 4:30pm**
Little Jumbo is pleased to join local booksellers [Malaprops](https://www.malaprops.com) for [CRAFT: Authors in Conversation](https://www.denisekiernan.com/craft), a series conceived and hosted by New York Times bestselling author Denise Kiernan. On September 10, Denise's guest will be Elizabeth Kostova, fellow New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Land.
After years of interviewing fellow authors at local indie bookstore Malaprop’s, Denise wanted t...
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
September
5
2023
Jay Sanders, Jason Krekel, Andy Pond, Zack Page & Alan Hall
Just because there's a banjo in the band, don't expect your grandpa's bluegrass, or any bluegrass for that matter, from these lifelong friends. Its simply a musical appreciation society.
Jay Sanders: Guitar
Jason Krekel: Fiddle
Andy Pond: Banjo
Zack Page: Bass
Alan Hall: Drums
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
September
4
2023
The Page Brothers Quartet
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
Keith Davis: keys
Byron Hedgepeth: Drums
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
August
29
2023
Jason Moore, Mike Holstein, & Justin Watt
Jason make wind, Justin hits things with sticks, Mike ties his fingers into knots... These are just a few of the experiences you might encounter when these fearless adventurers take you on a musical odyssey!
Jason Moore: Sax & Electronics
Mike Holstein: 7-String Guitar/Bass
Justin Watt: Drums
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
August
28
2023
Will Boyd's Tribute to Wayne Shorter
Come join us as we celebrate the rich legacy left behind by one of the true jazz masters Wayne Shorter. He has been a part of the Jazz Mesengers, Weather Report, Miles Davis Quintet, and collaborator with Carlos Santana just to start. Not to mention the long list of his compositions that have become an important part of the jazz lexicon.
Will Boyd: Saxes
Justin Ray: Trumpet
Bill Bares: Piano
Josef Butts: Bass
Alan Hall: Drums
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
August
22
2023
Michael Rabinowitz
Whether blowing bebop over a Mingus tune or freely improvising with Anthony Braxton, Michael Rabinowitz's contributions have changed the conception of what the bassoon can do. Since graduating with a BFA in music performance from SUNY at Purchase in the late seventies Michael's improvisatory skills opened the door for the bassoon to enter a variety of musical environments not traditionally associated with the instrument.
He has recorded with Ira Sullivan, Red Rodney, Wynton Marsalis, John ...
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
August
15
2023
Jay Sanders & Jason Krekel
Jay Sanders: Guitar
Jason Krekel: Fiddle
Bob Songster: Bass
Alan Hall: Drums
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
August
14
2023
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!
Tuesday
August
8
2023
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!
Monday
August
7
2023
Michael W Davis
Former Ashevillian, Michael W. Davis is a drummer, educator and recording artist based in Brooklyn who has worked with such artists as Wayne Krantz, Joshua Redman, Jason Moran, Tim Lefebvre, James Genus, Sara Caswell, Cyrus Chestnut, Bob Sheppard, Gregory Tardy, Gregg Belisle-Chi, Bob Lanzetti and many others. He is also a founding member of soul-rock band Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, with whom he records and tours internationally. He has earned degrees from Manhattan School of Music and C...
Admission:
FREE!
Sunday
August
6
2023
AVLFest: The Asheville Improvisational Canvas
Little Jumbo is excited to join AVLFest to highlight Asheville's Improvisational Music scene.
**4:00 - 5:30 Sanders, Page, and Hall**
Jay Sanders: Guitar
Zack Page: Bass
Alan Hall: Drums.
**6:00 - 7:30 Brian Felix Quartet**
Brian Felix: Organ
Justin Ray: Trumpet
Tim Fischer: Guitar
Evan Martin: Drums
**8:00 - 10:00 The Jacob Rodriguez Quartet**
Jacob Rodriguez: Saxophone
Michael Libramento: Guitar
Zack Page: Bass
Michael W. Davis: Drums
Tuesday
August
1
2023
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!
Monday
July
31
2023
The 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!
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