Past Events

Monday
September 26

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.

Tuesday
September 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.

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

Monday
September 19

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
Taylor Pierson: keys
Gary Claude: Drums

Tuesday
September 13

Sanders, Page & Hall

Every Tuesday, savour the experimental musica universalis of Sanders, Page & Hall. Focused primarily on the groups original writing and sonic explorations, the three aural wayfarers fear no boundary. The infinite probability of preternatural visitants remain incalculable.

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

Monday
September 12

Peacemonger

Rahm Mandelkorn - Guitar
Jackson Dulaney - Slide
Trevor Stoia - Bass
Jacob Baumann - Drums

Tuesday
September 6

Sanders, Page & Hall

Every Tuesday, savour the experimental musica universalis of Sanders, Page & Hall. Focused primarily on the groups original writing and sonic explorations, the three aural wayfarers fear no boundary. The infinite probability of preternatural visitants remain incalculable.

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

Monday
September 5

Far From The Tree

Members of The Core playing unusual and electrified styles and grooves.

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

Monday
August 29

Fly Casual Organ Quartet featuring Brian Felix

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

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.

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

Monday
August 22

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
August 20

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Iffy

We'll be slingin' drinks and spinnin' tunes every Saturday through August 20th. Enjoy new special snow cones (while supplies last) and rotating DJs from 10pm to 1am. Sweat bands and leg warmers optional, but encouraged! No cover, 21+.

I play atmospheric house, techno and breakbeats. I'm a part of In Plain Sight and my solo work is under the "Nomad in the Dark" and "The Antelope" monikers.

I don't usually DJ in town under the other monikers so it can just be billed as Iffy (from In Plain Sight, Nomad in the Dark, The Antelope).

Monday
August 15

Asheville Jazz Collective

The Asheville Jazz Collective was founded by drummer, and former Berklee College of Music professor, Alan Hall as an “open borders” stylistic vehicle for composing and performimg with like-minded peers. Originally he was joined by UNCA professors Bill Bares-piano, Steve Alford-woodwinds and New Orleans transplant Josef Butts-bass. Since then, we’ve added trombonists Caleb McMahon, Nick Garrison, vibist Jason DeCristofaro and woodwind player Will Boyd to our flexible front line. We cull our material from a wide range of jazz standards and original material.

Whether in trio, quartet or quintet format we strive for a varied, rich and surprising performance for ourselves and our audiences. We’ve recently completed a recording at Sound Temple Studio and will be releasing those tracks in video and audio format in Fall 2022.

Saturday
August 13

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Morasso and slowdrip

We'll be slingin' drinks and spinnin' tunes every Saturday through August 20th. Enjoy new special snow cones (while supplies last) and rotating DJs from 10pm to 1am. Sweat bands and leg warmers optional, but encouraged! No cover, 21+.

We're just two friends that throw dance parties a lot. We play a lot of UK dance music mixed with booty club vibes.

Monday
August 8

Jay Sanders Trio

Jay Sanders - Guitar
Mike Holstein - Bass
Justin Watt - Drums

Monday
August 1

Justin Ray Quartet

Justin Ray revivifies his eponymous first record live at Little Jumbo.
Justin Ray - Trumpet
Brian Felix - Organ
Tim Fischer - Guitar
Justin Watt - Drums

Saturday
July 30

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Morasso and Slowdrip

We'll be slingin' drinks and spinnin' tunes every Saturday in July! Enjoy new special snow cones (while supplies last) and rotating DJs from 10pm to 1am. Sweat bands and leg warmers optional, but encouraged! No cover, 21+.

Monday
July 25

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.

In this instalment the brothers will be joined by tenor sax titan Jack Wilkins.

Andy Page: Guitars
Zack Page: Basses
Jack Wilkins: Tenor Sax
Taylor Pierson: keys
Evan Martin: Drums

Saturday
July 23

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lil Meow Meow

We'll be slingin' drinks and spinnin' tunes every Saturday in July! Enjoy new special snow cones (while supplies last) and rotating DJs from 10pm to 1am. Sweat bands and leg warmers optional, but encouraged! No cover, 21+.

Monday
July 18

Asheville Jazz Collective

Asheville Jazz Collective brings together the performing and composing talents of recent transplants Alan Hall (drums, founder) and Josef Butts (basses) with UNCA professors Steve Alford (woodwinds and bass) and Bill Bares (piano and keyboard). A.J.C. has an open-ended policy regarding the styles of jazz we choose to compose and play. Our musical influences range from Ellington to ECM, "The Bad Plus“ to Bach, Tomasz Stanko to Tito Puente, and Ornette Coleman to Olivier Messiaen. We always aim for a richly felt performance of originals and standards for our audience.

Founder Alan Hall's previous California group “Ratatet”, has released two albums on Ridgeway Records (Arctic and Heroes, Saints and Clowns), and has recieved rave reviews. “Kwirkestra” his most recent group formed at the beginning of Covid, has released three music videos on YouTube and includes an international cast of his musical peers in a virtual musical format.

Alan Hall: Drums
Will Boyd: Reeds
Bill Bares: Piano
Josef Butts: Bass

Saturday
July 16

Saturday Night Dance Party with Devyn Marzoula

Devyn Marzuola aka dj blind date has been a longtime staple in the Asheville music scene...For years, she has curated an innumerable amount of strictly vinyl dj sets all around town. From old school dance parties to cool obscurities, blind date has likely provided a stellar soundtrack to one or many of your nights. Catch her beloved radio show, Too Dark for Disney, on the 103.3 AshevilleFM airwaves every Friday evening from 5 to 7 pm.

blind date will be serving up a supersonic stew of retro hip shaking sound---with doses of old soul, funk, no wave, disco, glam, and beyond...

Monday
July 11

Jay Sanders Trio

Jay Sanders - Guitar
Josef Butts - Bass
Alan Hall - Drums

Monday
July 4

CLOSED FOR INDEPENDECE DAY

Monday
June 27

Michael Libramento

Former Ashevillian and local legend Michael Libramento returns to Little Jumbo for a special evening as only Libro can provide.

Monday
June 20

Jay Sanders' Sinfonietta // Final Performance!

Help us send Steve Alford off to the land of 10,000 lakes Jumbo style!

Come listen as Sinfonietta dives into leviathan sounds; exploring the textures and dynamics of the deep. For even jazz has the power to Awaken the Cacodaemon, chase the Flyswatter, revel in the MorningTide, and elevate the Seagull to resplendent heights. When we are Playin' In The Yard we are all Pioneers.

Jay Sanders: Guitar
Steve Alford: Reeds
Zack Page: Bass
Tyler Householder: Percussion
Evan Martin: Drums

Monday
June 13

Asheville Jazz Collective

Asheville Jazz Collective brings together the performing and composing talents of recent transplants Alan Hall (drums, founder) and Josef Butts (basses) with UNCA professors Steve Alford (woodwinds and bass) and Bill Bares (piano and keyboard). A.J.C. has an open-ended policy regarding the styles of jazz we choose to compose and play. Our musical influences range from Ellington to ECM, "The Bad Plus“ to Bach, Tomasz Stanko to Tito Puente, and Ornette Coleman to Olivier Messiaen. We always aim for a richly felt performance of originals and standards for our audience.

Founder Alan Hall's previous California group “Ratatet”, has released two albums on Ridgeway Records (Arctic and Heroes, Saints and Clowns), and has recieved rave reviews. “Kwirkestra” his most recent group formed at the beginning of Covid, has released three music videos on YouTube and includes an international cast of his musical peers in a virtual musical format.

Alan Hall: Drums
Steve Alford: Reeds
Bill Bares: Piano
Zack Page: Bass

Monday
June 6

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.

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