
Free Jazz Sessions at Hotel Eve
Improvisational free jazz and blues sessions spill into a hidden courtyard on Sunday evenings, with an indoor fallback for bad weather. Sip cocktails, beer, wine, or N A drinks in the moody lounge vibe of this not quite a hotel jazz club.
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Late-night jazz quartet session with swinging standards and exploratory improvisation in an intimate cocktail lounge setting. Expect tight ensemble interplay, surprise guest sit-ins, and classic cocktails alongside the music.

Late-night jazz quartet session with swinging standards and exploratory improvisation in an intimate cocktail lounge setting. Expect tight ensemble interplay, surprise guest sit-ins, and classic cocktails alongside the music.
Late-night jazz quartet session with swinging standards and exploratory improvisation in an intimate cocktail lounge setting. Expect tight ensemble interplay, surprise guest sit-ins, and classic cocktails alongside the music.

A seasoned multi-instrumentalist leads a tight trio set blending jazz, blues, folk, and American roots traditions. Expect groove-forward bass and guitar-driven improvisation in an intimate late-night jazz-club setting.

A seasoned multi-instrumentalist leads a tight trio set blending jazz, blues, folk, and American roots traditions. Expect groove-forward bass and guitar-driven improvisation in an intimate late-night jazz-club setting.
A seasoned multi-instrumentalist leads a tight trio set blending jazz, blues, folk, and American roots traditions. Expect groove-forward bass and guitar-driven improvisation in an intimate late-night jazz-club setting.

Straight-ahead jazz in an intimate club setting led by pianist Keith Davis, blending decades of bandstand experience into tight trio interplay. Expect swinging standards and modern bop phrasing anchored by acoustic bass grooves and crisp, conversational solos.

Straight-ahead jazz in an intimate club setting led by pianist Keith Davis, blending decades of bandstand experience into tight trio interplay. Expect swinging standards and modern bop phrasing anchored by acoustic bass grooves and crisp, conversational solos.
Straight-ahead jazz in an intimate club setting led by pianist Keith Davis, blending decades of bandstand experience into tight trio interplay. Expect swinging standards and modern bop phrasing anchored by acoustic bass grooves and crisp, conversational solos.

Late-night jazz jam with rotating improvisers trading solos on standards and blues changes in an intimate club setting. Expect spontaneous collaboration, sit-ins from local players, and a loose, after-hours vibe.

Late-night jazz jam with rotating improvisers trading solos on standards and blues changes in an intimate club setting. Expect spontaneous collaboration, sit-ins from local players, and a loose, after-hours vibe.
Late-night jazz jam with rotating improvisers trading solos on standards and blues changes in an intimate club setting. Expect spontaneous collaboration, sit-ins from local players, and a loose, after-hours vibe.

Trombone veteran Don Mikkelsen leads a jazz quartet through classic, swing-rooted sets shaped by decades of international touring and studio work. Expect an intimate late-night club vibe with seasoned improvisation and bandstand storytelling energy.

Trombone veteran Don Mikkelsen leads a jazz quartet through classic, swing-rooted sets shaped by decades of international touring and studio work. Expect an intimate late-night club vibe with seasoned improvisation and bandstand storytelling energy.
Trombone veteran Don Mikkelsen leads a jazz quartet through classic, swing-rooted sets shaped by decades of international touring and studio work. Expect an intimate late-night club vibe with seasoned improvisation and bandstand storytelling energy.

Piano-forward jazz trio set with seasoned improvisers on upright bass and drums, drawing from decades of work alongside legends like Donald Byrd, Stan Getz, and Chet Baker. Expect a late-night jazz club vibe with swinging standards and modern phrasing.

Piano-forward jazz trio set with seasoned improvisers on upright bass and drums, drawing from decades of work alongside legends like Donald Byrd, Stan Getz, and Chet Baker. Expect a late-night jazz club vibe with swinging standards and modern phrasing.
Piano-forward jazz trio set with seasoned improvisers on upright bass and drums, drawing from decades of work alongside legends like Donald Byrd, Stan Getz, and Chet Baker. Expect a late-night jazz club vibe with swinging standards and modern phrasing.

Late-night midweek jazz fills a cozy cocktail bar setting, creating an intimate hang for improvisation-forward grooves and easy listening between sips. Ideal for a relaxed Wednesday night out with friends.

Late-night midweek jazz fills a cozy cocktail bar setting, creating an intimate hang for improvisation-forward grooves and easy listening between sips. Ideal for a relaxed Wednesday night out with friends.
Late-night midweek jazz fills a cozy cocktail bar setting, creating an intimate hang for improvisation-forward grooves and easy listening between sips. Ideal for a relaxed Wednesday night out with friends.

Saxophone-forward jazz trio performance led by veteran composer and former university jazz studies director Jack Wilkins. Expect tight small-group improvisation in an intimate downtown jazz club setting with Zack and Andy Page.

Saxophone-forward jazz trio performance led by veteran composer and former university jazz studies director Jack Wilkins. Expect tight small-group improvisation in an intimate downtown jazz club setting with Zack and Andy Page.
Saxophone-forward jazz trio performance led by veteran composer and former university jazz studies director Jack Wilkins. Expect tight small-group improvisation in an intimate downtown jazz club setting with Zack and Andy Page.

Worldly jazz sets from Alla & Andrey pair with a dance-forward, dress-to-impress late-night vibe and cocktails. A free evening for sipping, moving, and soaking up sophisticated jazz energy.

Worldly jazz sets from Alla & Andrey pair with a dance-forward, dress-to-impress late-night vibe and cocktails. A free evening for sipping, moving, and soaking up sophisticated jazz energy.
Worldly jazz sets from Alla & Andrey pair with a dance-forward, dress-to-impress late-night vibe and cocktails. A free evening for sipping, moving, and soaking up sophisticated jazz energy.

Hot jazz tunes and swing era grooves fill an intimate wine bar setting for a lively late night hang. Sip curated by the glass pours and settle in for toe tapping rhythms and a cozy date night vibe.

Hot jazz tunes and swing era grooves fill an intimate wine bar setting for a lively late night hang. Sip curated by the glass pours and settle in for toe tapping rhythms and a cozy date night vibe.
Hot jazz tunes and swing era grooves fill an intimate wine bar setting for a lively late night hang. Sip curated by the glass pours and settle in for toe tapping rhythms and a cozy date night vibe.

Spontaneous jazz jam session where local players trade solos and build tunes on the fly—bring your instrument to sit in or settle in with a beer to watch the improvisation unfold in a lively taproom.

Spontaneous jazz jam session where local players trade solos and build tunes on the fly—bring your instrument to sit in or settle in with a beer to watch the improvisation unfold in a lively taproom.
Spontaneous jazz jam session where local players trade solos and build tunes on the fly—bring your instrument to sit in or settle in with a beer to watch the improvisation unfold in a lively taproom.

Smooth jazz trio sets create a laid-back midweek wind down with half-off wine, $10 specialty martinis, and $4 select craft drafts. Runs 6–8 pm in the spring and summer series atmosphere.

Smooth jazz trio sets create a laid-back midweek wind down with half-off wine, $10 specialty martinis, and $4 select craft drafts. Runs 6–8 pm in the spring and summer series atmosphere.
Smooth jazz trio sets create a laid-back midweek wind down with half-off wine, $10 specialty martinis, and $4 select craft drafts. Runs 6–8 pm in the spring and summer series atmosphere.

Improvisational jazz from a tight quartet blending original compositions with exploratory, through composed passages and open-ended solos. Expect alchemical interplay, shifting textures, and a late-night cocktail-bar vibe.

Improvisational jazz from a tight quartet blending original compositions with exploratory, through composed passages and open-ended solos. Expect alchemical interplay, shifting textures, and a late-night cocktail-bar vibe.
Improvisational jazz from a tight quartet blending original compositions with exploratory, through composed passages and open-ended solos. Expect alchemical interplay, shifting textures, and a late-night cocktail-bar vibe.

Spiritual, church-rooted free jazz collides with urgent, right-now energy in a sax-forward set led by multi-instrumentalist Will Boyd. Expect soulful horn lines and propulsive rhythm with nods to Eddie Harris, Hank Crawford, and King Curtis.

Spiritual, church-rooted free jazz collides with urgent, right-now energy in a sax-forward set led by multi-instrumentalist Will Boyd. Expect soulful horn lines and propulsive rhythm with nods to Eddie Harris, Hank Crawford, and King Curtis.
Spiritual, church-rooted free jazz collides with urgent, right-now energy in a sax-forward set led by multi-instrumentalist Will Boyd. Expect soulful horn lines and propulsive rhythm with nods to Eddie Harris, Hank Crawford, and King Curtis.

Adventurous modern jazz led by Asheville bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg, blending thoughtful originals from five studio albums with fluid, genre blurring improvisation. Expect an energetic, tightly connected late night set with special guest Chris Bullock.

Adventurous modern jazz led by Asheville bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg, blending thoughtful originals from five studio albums with fluid, genre blurring improvisation. Expect an energetic, tightly connected late night set with special guest Chris Bullock.
Adventurous modern jazz led by Asheville bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg, blending thoughtful originals from five studio albums with fluid, genre blurring improvisation. Expect an energetic, tightly connected late night set with special guest Chris Bullock.

An intimate late-night jazz club set built around original compositions, curated covers, and personal influences from the featured artists. Hosted by Joe Enright as a rotating third-Thursday songwriter-composer spotlight in a listening-room atmosphere.

An intimate late-night jazz club set built around original compositions, curated covers, and personal influences from the featured artists. Hosted by Joe Enright as a rotating third-Thursday songwriter-composer spotlight in a listening-room atmosphere.
An intimate late-night jazz club set built around original compositions, curated covers, and personal influences from the featured artists. Hosted by Joe Enright as a rotating third-Thursday songwriter-composer spotlight in a listening-room atmosphere.

Late-night gypsy jazz hangs mix a Django-style jam session with a guitar workshop focused on swing rhythm, chord voicings, and improvisation. Players and listeners gather in a brewery taproom for acoustic leads and communal tunes.

Late-night gypsy jazz hangs mix a Django-style jam session with a guitar workshop focused on swing rhythm, chord voicings, and improvisation. Players and listeners gather in a brewery taproom for acoustic leads and communal tunes.
Late-night gypsy jazz hangs mix a Django-style jam session with a guitar workshop focused on swing rhythm, chord voicings, and improvisation. Players and listeners gather in a brewery taproom for acoustic leads and communal tunes.

A late-night jazz club set celebrating John Coltrane’s centennial, with Bob Songster’s NC Roots Quartet and saxophonist Will Boyd. Expect inventive, improvisation-forward interpretations of Coltrane classics in an intimate room.

A late-night jazz club set celebrating John Coltrane’s centennial, with Bob Songster’s NC Roots Quartet and saxophonist Will Boyd. Expect inventive, improvisation-forward interpretations of Coltrane classics in an intimate room.
A late-night jazz club set celebrating John Coltrane’s centennial, with Bob Songster’s NC Roots Quartet and saxophonist Will Boyd. Expect inventive, improvisation-forward interpretations of Coltrane classics in an intimate room.

Weekly musician jam in a cozy, living room-like kava lounge where experienced players trade ideas, talk shop, and collaborate informally. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating sets and spontaneous group playing.

Weekly musician jam in a cozy, living room-like kava lounge where experienced players trade ideas, talk shop, and collaborate informally. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating sets and spontaneous group playing.
Weekly musician jam in a cozy, living room-like kava lounge where experienced players trade ideas, talk shop, and collaborate informally. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating sets and spontaneous group playing.

An open-decks DJ night where locals trade off sets and test-drive new mixes in a dark, loungey room. Sip kava during happy hour, then settle into late-night, beat-forward vibes and community connection.

An open-decks DJ night where locals trade off sets and test-drive new mixes in a dark, loungey room. Sip kava during happy hour, then settle into late-night, beat-forward vibes and community connection.
An open-decks DJ night where locals trade off sets and test-drive new mixes in a dark, loungey room. Sip kava during happy hour, then settle into late-night, beat-forward vibes and community connection.