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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.

Saturday
April 29
2023

Saturday Night Dance Party with DJ Lyric

Little Jumbo welcomes back local musician and DJ Lyric (also known as Lyrics Leeda Jones)! Come out on Saturday for a skillfully curated vibe brought to you by one of Asheville's finest. 10pm-1am and no cover!
Admission: $10
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.
Admission: FREE!
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 se...
Admission: FREE!
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 Fle...
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!
Admission: $10
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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) has since returned to his musical roots as a composer and guitarist. His debut solo record, Évanescent, (much of which was honed while...
Admission: FREE!
Monday
April 17
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 compos...
Admission: FREE!
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.
Admission: $10
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 fo...
Admission: FREE!
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
Admission: FREE!
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.
Admission: $10
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
Admission: FREE!
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.garris...
Admission: FREE!
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](https://issuu.com/mountainx/docs/09.16.20_mx_opt). Their debut album, '[Asheville](http...
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!
Admission: $10
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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) has since returned to his musical roots as a composer and guitarist. His debut solo record, Évanescent, (much of which was honed while...
Admission: FREE!
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](http://www.brianfelix.com). Fly Casual Organ Quartet will bring an evening of swinging and soulful organ jazz to Little Jumbo. B...
Admission: FREE!
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+**
Admission: $10
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](https://mindtonicmusic.com/) has since returned to his musical roots as a composer and guitarist. His debut solo record, Évanescent, (much of which was honed while...
Admission: FREE!
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 a...
Admission: FREE!
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+**
Admission: $10
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
Admission: FREE!
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