Jazz vocalist Jessica Healey returns with her quintet...bringing the perfect players to help create the cool vibe in the basement! Piano - Matt Zelenin Bass - Liam O'Dell Drums - Dillon Brouse Sax - Dan Thomas
Founded in 1993 by Bobby Davis and trumpeter Steve Fleckman to bring professionals and amateurs together to celebrate their love and respect for the art of jazz in a BIG way! Now under the direction of Brian Bettger, this group has developed into one of the top big bands in Texas.
Former lead trombonist with The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Andre's smooth mellow tone sets him at the top of the A List. He will host the JAM with a mellow touch.
International quality musicians performing one of the greatest guitar players on the planet in the basement every Tuesday!
Milan plays trumpet and flugelhorn. He studied in Portland, Oregon in 1986 at Mount Hood Community College then began his career working cruise ship jobs before finding his way to Austin where he was quickly welcomed into the jazz community. Over the years he has performed in both small ensembles and big bands, and has performed with jazz artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Dick Shearer, and many others. Milan now leads his own small group for public and private events.
The Austin Chronicle says this about Ephraim - "If Austin boasts a Miles Davis – one jazz man, a trumpet icon, that everybody knows regardless of genre knowledge – it’s Ephraim Owens. Backline mainstay in this century’s stand-ins for the Allman Brothers, the Tedeschi Trucks Band, the local horn wrangler took home Best Jazz at the Austin Music Awards last month. Here, he blows a short, sharp solo."
The N.O.W. Jazz Orchestra is an 18 piece modern jazz big band based in Austin, Texas. Its repertoire comes from members of the band and national composers.
Daniel Ramirez of Texas Lifestyle Magazine said it well, " Sharp’s intoxicating voice has been a mainstay . . . long enough to cement her place among Austin’s elite music-makers." The Elephant Room has been lucky to be a part of all that. She's an act you've got to see!
Guitarist Drew Simpson returns to the basement with his outstanding quintet.
Red Young Trio brings down his big organ and two amazing tenor sax all stars with only the best drummer for an evening of musical madness!
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!
Upright bassist and composer Chris Jones brings his quartet to the Elephant Room to play his personal brand of “feel-good progressive jazz.” The band features original compositions and arrangements, drawing from diverse influences in both American and world music roots.
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!
Liz Morphis and the Violet Crown Revue are the perfect way to end your work day - even the crummy ones! They have the perfect musical fix to end your day on a high note.
Ten piece band performing original jazz fusion compositions of Dr. John Mills featuring A list musicians in the basement each month.
TRIP TRIO with Lissa Hattersley performs groovy tunes to help you leave work behind and get your Happy going!
Sax man Jerry Espinoza will perform a mix of jazz standards and originals with his quintet.
