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
February
20
2023
Asheville Jazz Collective
Drummer Alan Hall, seeking a broader palette for his compositions, has added several new musicians to his quintet, Asheville Jazz Collective.
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For this Little Jumbos date, Alan Hall, Bill Bares (keys), Josef Butts (bass) and Dylan Hannan (reeds) will be joined by
Christian Howe on violin, Allen Watsky on acoustic guitar and Ariana Varvaro on oboe.
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The new line-up will definitely bump up the eclectic factor! We hope you can come along for the ride.
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Admission:
FREE!
Sunday
February
19
2023
The E'Lon JD Trio
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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 ...
Tuesday
February
14
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.
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Jay Sanders ~ Guitar and Effects<br />
Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br />
Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
February
13
2023
Pavel Wlosok Quartet
The unique sound of the Pavel Wlosok Quintet is an intoxicating blend of jazz traditions including swing, modal, and Latin jazz, along with influences of contemporary twentieth-century music, World music, and Czech folk music. Most of the repertoire is based on original compositions, exciting new arrangements of jazz standards, as well as personal takes on traditional styles of modern jazz ranging from the pre-swing era, through swing, be-bop and cool, to modal and beyond. The Czech-born Amer...
Admission:
FREE!
Sunday
February
12
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...
Tuesday
February
7
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.
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Jay Sanders ~ Guitar and Effects<br />
Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br />
Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
February
6
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
January
31
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.
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Jay Sanders ~ Guitar and Effects<br />
Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br />
Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
January
30
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 <a href="http://www.brianfelix.com">brianfelix.com</a>.
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Fly Casual Organ Trio will bring an evening of swinging and soulful organ jazz t...
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
January
24
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.
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Jay Sanders ~ Guitar and Effects<br />
Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br />
Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
January
23
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!
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Justin Ray (trumpet)<br />
Dylan Hannan (sax)<br />
Nick Garrison (trombone)<br />
Brian Felix (organ)<br />
Tim Fischer (guitar)<br />
Justin Watt (drums)
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
January
17
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.
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Jay Sanders ~ Guitar and Effects<br />
Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br />
Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
January
16
2023
The Page Brothers Meet Pat Metheny
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, they are joined by creative, like-minded sidemen who share the desire to present a diverse program of material that honours the jazz tradition while looking to the future.
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Andy Page: Guitars<br />
Zack Page: Basses<br />
Justin Watt: Drums
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
January
10
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.
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Jay Sanders ~ Guitar and Effects<br />
Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br />
Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
January
9
2023
The CORE
The CORE returns to Little Jumbo! Come enjoy piquant cocktails and titillating tunes from Asheville's most prodigious jazz quintet.
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Justin Ray: Trumpet<br />
Jacob Rodriguez: Saxophone<br />
Bill Bares: Piano<br />
Zack Page: Bass<br />
Evan Martin: Drums
Admission:
FREE!
Tuesday
January
3
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.
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Jay Sanders ~ Guitar and Effects<br />
Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br />
Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
January
2
2023
Asheville Jazz Collective W/ Steve Alford
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. We cull our material from a wide range of jazz standards and original material.We’ve recently completed a recording at Sound Temple Studio and will be releasing those tracks soon!
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For this performance, Alan is pleased to welcome back longtime Asheville impresario Steve Alford fr...
Admission:
FREE!
Sunday
January
1
2023
The Final (For Now) Sunday Experiment
<strong>Little Jumbo is pleased to welcome local resident, and international fiddle phenomenon Casey Driessen for his final (for now) Sunday night residency.</strong>
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Casey Driessen has never taken the standard path in his music career. Described by Zac Brown as “a mad scientist with a five-string fiddle.” Of the GRAMMY-nominated fiddle player Rolling Stone expressed "Driessen pours all he’s seen into his instrument; the result is both breathtaking and transformative." Current...
Saturday
December
31
2022
Celebrate the New Year at Little Jumbo!
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Admission:
$10
Tuesday
December
27
2022
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.
<br /><br />
Jay Sanders ~ Guitar and Effects<br />
Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br />
Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
December
26
2022
The CORE
The CORE returns to Little Jumbo! Come enjoy piquant cocktails and titillating tunes from Asheville's most prodigious jazz quintet.
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Justin Ray: Trumpet<br />
Jacob Rodriguez: Saxophone<br />
Bill Bares: Piano<br />
Zack Page: Bass<br />
Evan Martin: Drums
Admission:
FREE!
Sunday
December
25
2022
Casey Driessen's Sunday Experiment
<strong>Little Jumbo is pleased to welcome local resident, and international fiddle phenomenon Casey Driessen for a new Sunday night residency.</strong>
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Casey Driessen has never taken the standard path in his music career. Described by Zac Brown as “a mad scientist with a five-string fiddle.” Of the GRAMMY-nominated fiddle player Rolling Stone expressed "Driessen pours all he’s seen into his instrument; the result is both breathtaking and transformative." Currently, that means...
Tuesday
December
20
2022
Taylor Pierson, 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.
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Taylor Pierson ~ Keyboards<br />
Zack Page ~ Bass and Effects<br />
Alan Hall ~ Drums and Percussion
Admission:
FREE!
Monday
December
19
2022
Russ Wilson and His Kings Of Jazz
Russ Wilson has been called the PAUL WHITEMAN OF THE 21st CENTURY by fellow musicians and fans alike. Not just because he bares uncanny resemblance to the portly 20's and 30's dance band leader but because of the style of music his orchestra plays. Russ and his Kings of Jazz are the only big band in the Southeast faithfully and authentically recreating the sounds of 20's and 30's hot jazz and early swing music. Music made famous by Ben Pollack, Fletcher Henderson, Chick Webb, Duke Ellington, ...
Admission:
FREE!
Sunday
December
18
2022
Casey Driessen's Sunday Experiment
<strong>Little Jumbo is pleased to welcome local resident, and international fiddle phenomenon Casey Driessen for a new Sunday night residency.</strong>
<br /><br />
Casey Driessen has never taken the standard path in his music career. Described by Zac Brown as “a mad scientist with a five-string fiddle.” Of the GRAMMY-nominated fiddle player Rolling Stone expressed "Driessen pours all he’s seen into his instrument; the result is both breathtaking and transformative." Currently, that means...
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