Live Jazz in the Basement Since 1991
All seating is first come, first serve. Reservations are neither required nor available.
Guests 21 and up only.
Daily Hours: Monday-Friday 5p - 2a
Saturday 8p - 2a
Sunday 7p - 1a
315 Congress Ave.
The Historic Swift Building
Austin, Texas
Management: aaron@elephantroom.com Music Booking: Mike@bbabooking.com
Call or Text 512-575-2925
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!
Henri Herbert Trio brings stride and boogie to the basement.
Jazz Times says of this veteran pianist, “In addition to a fertile imagination, precise technique and subtlety, Peggy Stern demonstrates consummate artistry...every note she plays makes sense. Stern has her own voice — she extracts a lovely timbre from the piano…refusing to waste notes... Everything she writes wants to dance...”
Saxophonist, composer, Dr. Gil Del Bosque shares his original music and some classic jazz greats.
Saxophonist, composer, Dr. Gil Del Bosque shares his original music and some classic jazz greats.
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.
Saxophonist, composer, Dr. Gil Del Bosque shares his original music and some classic jazz greats.
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!
Saxophonist, composer, Dr. Gil Del Bosque shares his original music and some classic jazz greats.
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.
Violet Crown Revue performs every second and fourth Wednesday in the basement.
Saxophonist, composer, Dr. Gil Del Bosque shares his original music and some classic jazz greats.
Saxophonist, composer, Dr. Gil Del Bosque shares his original music and some classic jazz greats.
“Elias Haslanger is the real deal, a no-nonsense modernist whose Rollins-esque rhythmatics and Coltrane-tinged harmonics surge and soar.” — @jazztimesmag
$7 cover Thursday-Saturday
Saxophonist, composer, Dr. Gil Del Bosque shares his original music and some classic jazz greats.
Brannen Temple and Michael Malone team up once again with RED YOUNG to bring some red hot magic down to the basement on a Sunday.
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.
Eric Hargett leads the band down the funky steps as they debut their mix of originals & groove tunes.
TRIP TRIO performs groovy tunes to help you leave work behind and get your Happy going!
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.