Elephant Room

Guitarist Aaron Frescas brings blues down to the basement.

Austin original funky jazz band turns up the thermostat down in the basement!

THE BREW This band of brothers has been creating stellar Latin infused original jazz since 1980. They are no doubt an Austin treasure!

New to Austin, Jerry Z is a Hammond B3 organist and composer known for soulful grooves, fiery solos and his unique, innovative approach to jazz/blues/funk. Best known for his work with The Headhunters and Oz Noy, Jerry has been a sought after collaborator and performer in the New York jazz scene, contributing his unique Hammond B3 sound to some of New York’s most influential and groundbreaking bands.

As a bandleader, he has been a fixture in the NYC jazz scene and toured globally with his trio. He has recorded/toured with guitar wizard Oz Noy, legendary drummer Mike Clark, soul jazz pioneer Melvin Sparks, The Headhunters, blues great Delbert McClinton, Hiram Bullock, Mark Whitfield, Bernard Purdy, and NEA Jazz master Donald Harrison.

You never know quite what to expect when Jon Blondell is on bass, but you know it's gonna be good! Jon returns to reclaim his throne on stage in the basement.

Kris Kimura hosts the Monday night JAZZ JAM with Ryan Davis (piano), Ben Triesch (bass) and Mike Gordon (drums).

International quality musicians performing one of the greatest guitar players on the planet in the basement every Tuesday!

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. At this point, we celebrate every MONTH with this legend!

TRIP TRIO with Lissa Hattersley performs groovy tunes to help you leave work behind and get your Happy going!

NAJO (Nacho Average Jazz Orchestra) is an 18 piece, tight-swinging, high-energy, fun-loving big band playing the gamut of that genre’s music led by trumpet man Dave Lee.

“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 Quintet performs every Thursday evening in the basement, featuring John Fremgen, Masumi Jones, Oliver Steck, and Mitch Watkins.

Saxophonist Matt Maldonado returns to the basement leading his own quintet at 9pm!

Stephen Summer the drummer (credits include Kirk Whalum , BETO y los Fairlanes Tomas Ramirez and The Brew) leads this dynamic jazz Trio featuring Matt Russell on piano and Jon Blondell on bass.

CenterPeace performs the music of James Polk, the true Godfather of Austin's Jazz scene who made his mark on this town before most of the local jazz artists were born. His music continues to set the standard for Austin jazz at its best!

Austin's first lady of jazz! An Austin Jazz Society Hall of Fame inductee, Pamela's vocals will melt your heart!

Bree Romeo, vocalist from Jitterbug Vipers sings with her own quartet.

You never know quite what to expect when Jon Blondell is on bass, but you know it's gonna be good! Jon returns to reclaim his throne on stage 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.

International quality musicians performing one of the greatest guitar players on the planet in the basement every Tuesday!

March down the stairs on second Tuesdays to the second line sounds from the Boss Street Brass Band, Austin's own funky, horn-driven contemporary ensemble in the New Orleans tradition of "Phatt" Tuesdays every month!