
Asheville Jazz Orchestra Big Band
Big band jazz lights up the room with Swing Era dance favorites and classic charts in the Count Basie and Buddy Rich tradition. A donate what you can night centered on accessibility, community, and high energy brass driven grooves.
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Big band jazz fills an intimate cabaret style room with punchy brass hits, sax section harmonies, and driving rhythm. Expect classic swing era energy and danceable arrangements in a late night listening set.

Big band jazz fills an intimate cabaret style room with punchy brass hits, sax section harmonies, and driving rhythm. Expect classic swing era energy and danceable arrangements in a late night listening set.
Big band jazz fills an intimate cabaret style room with punchy brass hits, sax section harmonies, and driving rhythm. Expect classic swing era energy and danceable arrangements in a late night listening set.

Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.

Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.
Big band jazz fills the room with punchy horn lines, tight rhythm-section grooves, and classic swing standards. A late-night set in a Black Mountain music hall with a lively, danceable concert vibe.

Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.
Late-night funk grooves drive a dance-forward set in an intimate mountain music room with bar energy. Expect tight rhythms, soulful vocals, and a crowd that leans into moving all night.

A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.

A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.
A late-night symphonic band performance in an intimate indoor listening room, blending concert band classics with crowd-pleasing holiday energy. Expect bold brass fanfares, lush woodwinds, and a patriotic Fourth of July vibe.

An intimate late night set built around piano led jazz trio interplay and composer driven originals. Expect a listening room vibe with nuanced solos, storytelling melodies, and close up stage presence.

An intimate late night set built around piano led jazz trio interplay and composer driven originals. Expect a listening room vibe with nuanced solos, storytelling melodies, and close up stage presence.
An intimate late night set built around piano led jazz trio interplay and composer driven originals. Expect a listening room vibe with nuanced solos, storytelling melodies, and close up stage presence.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.

Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.
Adventurous jazz meets chamber textures as composer-bandleader Michael Jefry Stevens leads the Creative Strings Orchestra through bold ensemble writing and open-ended improvisation in an intimate late-night listening room.

A late-night set of groove-forward funk and soul with a high-energy bandleading vibe and danceable rhythms. Expect an intimate listening-room atmosphere that still feels like a party as the night runs deep.

A late-night set of groove-forward funk and soul with a high-energy bandleading vibe and danceable rhythms. Expect an intimate listening-room atmosphere that still feels like a party as the night runs deep.
A late-night set of groove-forward funk and soul with a high-energy bandleading vibe and danceable rhythms. Expect an intimate listening-room atmosphere that still feels like a party as the night runs deep.

Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.

Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.

A late-night set built for moving, with dance-forward grooves and a high-energy barroom feel. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse Black Mountain that leans into after-hours nightlife.

A late-night set built for moving, with dance-forward grooves and a high-energy barroom feel. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse Black Mountain that leans into after-hours nightlife.
A late-night set built for moving, with dance-forward grooves and a high-energy barroom feel. Expect an intimate listening-room vibe at White Horse Black Mountain that leans into after-hours nightlife.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

Electric blues rock grooves and gritty guitar leads drive a high energy band set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a late night, dance friendly vibe with classic blues rhythms and crowd singalongs.

Electric blues rock grooves and gritty guitar leads drive a high energy band set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a late night, dance friendly vibe with classic blues rhythms and crowd singalongs.
Electric blues rock grooves and gritty guitar leads drive a high energy band set in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect a late night, dance friendly vibe with classic blues rhythms and crowd singalongs.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.
A late-night fringe cabaret-style revival with a fast-moving mix of music and variety-show energy in an intimate Black Mountain listening room. Expect bold, theatrical stage moments and a rowdy, after-dark crowd.

Hot jazz standards and swing-era grooves fill an intimate downtown wine bar, pairing upbeat horn lines and rhythmic drive with curated pours and a relaxed late-night vibe.

Hot jazz standards and swing-era grooves fill an intimate downtown wine bar, pairing upbeat horn lines and rhythmic drive with curated pours and a relaxed late-night vibe.
Hot jazz standards and swing-era grooves fill an intimate downtown wine bar, pairing upbeat horn lines and rhythmic drive with curated pours and a relaxed late-night vibe.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.
Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.

A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.

A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.
A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.
Late-night concert energy fills a dedicated arts venue for an upbeat set designed for dancing and cheering. Ideal for a night out in Black Mountain with a full live-band sound and crowd-forward vibes.
Late-night concert energy fills a dedicated arts venue for an upbeat set designed for dancing and cheering. Ideal for a night out in Black Mountain with a full live-band sound and crowd-forward vibes.
Late-night concert energy fills a dedicated arts venue for an upbeat set designed for dancing and cheering. Ideal for a night out in Black Mountain with a full live-band sound and crowd-forward vibes.

Late-night soul sets anchor a monthly legacy gathering honoring Kat Williams’ vision, with rotating artists and community-centered connection. A tribute-style session built to uplift and sustain regional soul voices in an intimate room.

Late-night soul sets anchor a monthly legacy gathering honoring Kat Williams’ vision, with rotating artists and community-centered connection. A tribute-style session built to uplift and sustain regional soul voices in an intimate room.
Late-night soul sets anchor a monthly legacy gathering honoring Kat Williams’ vision, with rotating artists and community-centered connection. A tribute-style session built to uplift and sustain regional soul voices in an intimate room.

Late-night blues jam energy fills a cozy bar setting with rotating musicians trading gritty guitar leads, harmonica lines, and powerhouse vocals. Expect improvised solos, backline-shared collaboration, and a casual hang that runs deep into the night.

Late-night blues jam energy fills a cozy bar setting with rotating musicians trading gritty guitar leads, harmonica lines, and powerhouse vocals. Expect improvised solos, backline-shared collaboration, and a casual hang that runs deep into the night.
Late-night blues jam energy fills a cozy bar setting with rotating musicians trading gritty guitar leads, harmonica lines, and powerhouse vocals. Expect improvised solos, backline-shared collaboration, and a casual hang that runs deep into the night.

Explosive, fun soaked traditional jazz from Asheville’s Firecracker Jazz Band, channeling street corner swing and secret speakeasy energy. A late night brewpub show with festival tested polish and crowd stirring improvisation.

Explosive, fun soaked traditional jazz from Asheville’s Firecracker Jazz Band, channeling street corner swing and secret speakeasy energy. A late night brewpub show with festival tested polish and crowd stirring improvisation.
Explosive, fun soaked traditional jazz from Asheville’s Firecracker Jazz Band, channeling street corner swing and secret speakeasy energy. A late night brewpub show with festival tested polish and crowd stirring improvisation.

Smooth yacht rock hits with breezy soft rock grooves and singalong choruses keep the room swaying late into the night. Expect polished retro vibes, feel good dance energy, and a classic radio soundtrack.

Smooth yacht rock hits with breezy soft rock grooves and singalong choruses keep the room swaying late into the night. Expect polished retro vibes, feel good dance energy, and a classic radio soundtrack.
Smooth yacht rock hits with breezy soft rock grooves and singalong choruses keep the room swaying late into the night. Expect polished retro vibes, feel good dance energy, and a classic radio soundtrack.