Live Jazz in the Basement Since 1991
315 Congress Ave.
The Historic Swift Building
Austin, Texas
Management: aaron@elephantroom.com Music Booking: Mike@bbabooking.com
The musician's drummer, Temple is all about the music, which is probably why you won't find a website for him cause he just doesn't have time for that stuff but his discography tells it all - From Eric Johnson to Carrie Rodriguez, from Alejandro Escovedo to Lavelle White and so many more. His quintet brings it all and you won't want to miss a beat.
THE BREW This band of brothers has been creating stellar Latin infused original jazz since 1980. They are no doubt an Austin treasure!
Kevin's unique stylings have landed him collaborations with folks like John Mayer, Bob Schneider, Kat Edmonson, Fastball and many others. This master pianist is a must see!
The 18 piece AUSTIN JAZZ BAND lead by Bobby Davis returns to their monthly residency show in the basement!
Michael Mordecai has been hosting his Monday Night Jam since 1980. When the Elephant Room opened in 1991 he found it's permanent home sweet home. Many Austin Jazz greats cut their teeth at this unassuming Monday night hang. You just never know who might show up or what musical jam moment might spark the next cool collaboration.
“Sarah Sharp's soft-spoken singing style and quiet instrumentations offer a living room, fireside closeness that keeps her away from the lounge-singer stereotypes of similarly jazz-influenced performers." — @nprmusic, All Songs Considered
The Sarah Sharp Quartet performs every Tuesday evening in the basement, featuring John Fremgen, Masumi Jones, Oliver Steck, and Mitch Watkins.
No cover Sunday-Wednesday
with Dayne Reliford on piano, Daniel Durham on bass and Mike Koenning on drums
"Born in Germany and raised in South Carolina, trumpeter Jeff Lofton has risen as a cornerstone of the Austin scene. He switches easily from NOLA swing to the birth of cool earning rave reviews for his Miles Davis tribute performances with the Jeff Lofton Quintet." - Austin Chronicle
Best Jazz Band '10-'11 and Best Horn Player ’13-’14 Austin Music Awards / Austin Chronicle Music Poll
At 13 Mitch started playing guitar with a surf band in McAllen, Texas. Years later he's traveling the world on multiple tours with Leonard Cohen. You're gonna want to hear the sounds that have endeared this master guitarist to so many and who Jazz Times Magazine calls "a man for all musical seasons".
Part progressive rock and part latin describes the chaos of influences that result is an identifiable sound and an off road 4x4 trailblazing of music.
Steve Zirkel, Steve Summer and David Webb make up STEVES'WEBB. Spend an evening enZirkeled in the Webb of Steves!
Composer, arranger and a top flight trumpeter, Mike Sailors brings new jazz compositions to the basement.
Jackie Myers makes her way down from Kansas City to the basement performing critically acclaimed material from her Swingset album.
Fireball front man Jon Blondell gets the jam going early leading his own group—featuring Dr. Jim Rose—for a fun repertoire of songs from all over the musical spectrum brought to the jazz stage as only Blondie can do.
Michael Mordecai has been hosting his Monday Night Jam since 1980. When the Elephant Room opened in 1991 he found it's permanent home sweet home. Many Austin Jazz greats cut their teeth at this unassuming Monday night hang. You just never know who might show up or what musical jam moment might spark the next cool collaboration.
“Sarah Sharp's soft-spoken singing style and quiet instrumentations offer a living room, fireside closeness that keeps her away from the lounge-singer stereotypes of similarly jazz-influenced performers." — @nprmusic, All Songs Considered
The Sarah Sharp Quartet performs every Tuesday evening in the basement, featuring John Fremgen, Masumi Jones, Oliver Steck, and Mitch Watkins.
No cover Sunday-Wednesday
Bigger than life, "Fireball Front Man" Jon Blondell and his band bring a fun repertoire of songs from all over the musical spectrum brought to the jazz stage as only Blondell can do featuring Dr. Jim Rose. At this point, we celebrate every MONTH with this guy!