Bassist extraordinaire John Fremgen brings his trio with Mitch Watkins and Daniel Dufour for a star-studded Sunday night of jazz!
Trombonist Paul Deemer returns to the basement to host the Monday night jazz jam with Jacob Hartz on piano, Daniel Durham on bass and Josh Alderate on drums.
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.
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.
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.
Monster Big Band blows the walls down once a month at the Elephant Room. Austin's favorite 18-piece big band covers everything from Sinatra to Ella to Black Sabbath to Buddy Rich. Monster will leave you asking for more.
Elena Diaz is a jazz vocalist with an ability to transform any song into a sweet, touching tune that will move audiences in all contexts.
Saxophonist Matt Maldonado returns to the basement leading his own quintet at 9pm!
“Vaguely Familiar” – great players from the rhythm and horn sections of long-time Austin funky band, Extreme Heat. Led by saxman Steven Vague to explore their jazzy side. Where better to do that than The Elephant Room?
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!
Austin's first lady of jazz! An Austin Jazz Society Hall of Fame inductee, Pamela's vocals will melt your heart!
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.
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. Andre will host the JAM with Ross Margitza on piano, Aiden Berg on bass and Mike Koenning on drums.
International quality musicians performing one of the greatest guitar players on the planet in the basement every Tuesday!
Dr. John Mills and Hank Hehmsoth reunite to bring their original sounds down the basement.
Guitarist Mark Scott returns to the basement his trio.
Mark Scott III is an accomplished guitarist, composer, and educator based in Austin, Texas. Working regularly as both a leader and a sideman, he has performed in many notable venues and festivals across Texas. He currently works as a professor at Tarleton State University and can be see at the Elephant Room with many of the club's most popular acts.
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.
“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 Thurday evening in the basement, featuring Masumi Jones, Oliver Steck, John Fremgen, and Mitch Watkins.
