
Jazz Showcase
Late-night jazz sets roll into an open jam session where players sit in and trade solos. A weekly, Steven Alvarez–curated showcase with an improv-forward club vibe.
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Late-night jazz performances roll into an open jam session where players trade solos and standards. Curated weekly by Steven Alvarez for a lively, musician-friendly hangout vibe.

Late-night jazz performances roll into an open jam session where players trade solos and standards. Curated weekly by Steven Alvarez for a lively, musician-friendly hangout vibe.
Late-night jazz performances roll into an open jam session where players trade solos and standards. Curated weekly by Steven Alvarez for a lively, musician-friendly hangout vibe.

Participatory evening of jazz improvisation where local musicians trade solos over standards and originals; players are encouraged to bring instruments while listeners enjoy intimate, up-close barroom sets.

Participatory evening of jazz improvisation where local musicians trade solos over standards and originals; players are encouraged to bring instruments while listeners enjoy intimate, up-close barroom sets.
Participatory evening of jazz improvisation where local musicians trade solos over standards and originals; players are encouraged to bring instruments while listeners enjoy intimate, up-close barroom sets.

Americana and country blues set led by soulful vocals and rootsy guitar grooves in a late-night bar atmosphere. Expect a warm, intimate performance style built around classic songwriting and bluesy grit.

Americana and country blues set led by soulful vocals and rootsy guitar grooves in a late-night bar atmosphere. Expect a warm, intimate performance style built around classic songwriting and bluesy grit.
Americana and country blues set led by soulful vocals and rootsy guitar grooves in a late-night bar atmosphere. Expect a warm, intimate performance style built around classic songwriting and bluesy grit.

Straight ahead jazz in an intimate hotel lounge, led by celebrated bassist and composer Steve LaSpina alongside piano, sax, guitar, and drums. Expect swinging ensemble interplay and world class improvisation in a late night set.

Straight ahead jazz in an intimate hotel lounge, led by celebrated bassist and composer Steve LaSpina alongside piano, sax, guitar, and drums. Expect swinging ensemble interplay and world class improvisation in a late night set.
Straight ahead jazz in an intimate hotel lounge, led by celebrated bassist and composer Steve LaSpina alongside piano, sax, guitar, and drums. Expect swinging ensemble interplay and world class improvisation in a late night set.

Improvisational jazz from a quartet of “alchemists of sound,” stretching original compositions that move between through composed passages and free flowing exploration. Expect an intimate, late night cocktail lounge vibe with adventurous dynamics and deep listening.

Improvisational jazz from a quartet of “alchemists of sound,” stretching original compositions that move between through composed passages and free flowing exploration. Expect an intimate, late night cocktail lounge vibe with adventurous dynamics and deep listening.
Improvisational jazz from a quartet of “alchemists of sound,” stretching original compositions that move between through composed passages and free flowing exploration. Expect an intimate, late night cocktail lounge vibe with adventurous dynamics and deep listening.

Guitar-forward jazz fusion unfolds with an improvisational edge—equal parts tight composition and open-ended exploration. Expect a breathing set of spontaneous interplay in an intimate late-night lounge setting.

Guitar-forward jazz fusion unfolds with an improvisational edge—equal parts tight composition and open-ended exploration. Expect a breathing set of spontaneous interplay in an intimate late-night lounge setting.
Guitar-forward jazz fusion unfolds with an improvisational edge—equal parts tight composition and open-ended exploration. Expect a breathing set of spontaneous interplay in an intimate late-night lounge setting.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-focused bar setting, built for sipping and listening. A relaxed nightlife hang with improvisational grooves and a cozy, low-lit vibe.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-focused bar setting, built for sipping and listening. A relaxed nightlife hang with improvisational grooves and a cozy, low-lit vibe.
Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-focused bar setting, built for sipping and listening. A relaxed nightlife hang with improvisational grooves and a cozy, low-lit vibe.

Brass driven hot jazz and swing standards energize an intimate wine bar setting with upbeat, danceable late night sets, perfect for sipping curated wines while soaking in sultry horn and piano arrangements.

Brass driven hot jazz and swing standards energize an intimate wine bar setting with upbeat, danceable late night sets, perfect for sipping curated wines while soaking in sultry horn and piano arrangements.
Brass driven hot jazz and swing standards energize an intimate wine bar setting with upbeat, danceable late night sets, perfect for sipping curated wines while soaking in sultry horn and piano arrangements.

Experienced musicians trade riffs, talk shop, and share ideas in an intimate, living room-like kava lounge jam session. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating collaborative sets and improvisation.

Experienced musicians trade riffs, talk shop, and share ideas in an intimate, living room-like kava lounge jam session. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating collaborative sets and improvisation.
Experienced musicians trade riffs, talk shop, and share ideas in an intimate, living room-like kava lounge jam session. Sign-up starts at 7:30 PM for rotating collaborative sets and improvisation.

Post-show singalongs run late into the night with an open songbook and any-style vocals welcome. A bar-lounge vibe keeps things playful and social for groups and solo belters alike.

Post-show singalongs run late into the night with an open songbook and any-style vocals welcome. A bar-lounge vibe keeps things playful and social for groups and solo belters alike.
Post-show singalongs run late into the night with an open songbook and any-style vocals welcome. A bar-lounge vibe keeps things playful and social for groups and solo belters alike.

Singers and songwriters trade turns onstage with guitars and other bring-your-own instruments in a friendly brewery taproom. Late-night sets lean intimate and community-driven, with plenty of room for first-timers and regulars.

Singers and songwriters trade turns onstage with guitars and other bring-your-own instruments in a friendly brewery taproom. Late-night sets lean intimate and community-driven, with plenty of room for first-timers and regulars.
Singers and songwriters trade turns onstage with guitars and other bring-your-own instruments in a friendly brewery taproom. Late-night sets lean intimate and community-driven, with plenty of room for first-timers and regulars.

Hands-on DJ open decks with 15-minute slots on CDJs—bring a properly formatted USB and test-drive your set in a club-style room. Ideal for practicing transitions, getting quick crowd feedback, and meeting other local selectors.

Hands-on DJ open decks with 15-minute slots on CDJs—bring a properly formatted USB and test-drive your set in a club-style room. Ideal for practicing transitions, getting quick crowd feedback, and meeting other local selectors.
Hands-on DJ open decks with 15-minute slots on CDJs—bring a properly formatted USB and test-drive your set in a club-style room. Ideal for practicing transitions, getting quick crowd feedback, and meeting other local selectors.

Late-night taproom jazz jam with pickup combos of horns, piano, upright bass, and drums, fostering spontaneous improvisation and soulful grooves for local players and listening audiences.

Late-night taproom jazz jam with pickup combos of horns, piano, upright bass, and drums, fostering spontaneous improvisation and soulful grooves for local players and listening audiences.
Late-night taproom jazz jam with pickup combos of horns, piano, upright bass, and drums, fostering spontaneous improvisation and soulful grooves for local players and listening audiences.

High-energy Friday night performance with a party-ready vibe inside a downtown bar setting. Expect an upbeat live set suited for late-night hangs and weekend kickoff energy.

High-energy Friday night performance with a party-ready vibe inside a downtown bar setting. Expect an upbeat live set suited for late-night hangs and weekend kickoff energy.
High-energy Friday night performance with a party-ready vibe inside a downtown bar setting. Expect an upbeat live set suited for late-night hangs and weekend kickoff energy.

Late-night barroom sets spill through Bear’s Back Alley Bar inside a lively barbecue joint. A Saturday night hang with casual crowd energy, drinks flowing, and danceable tunes in an intimate back-bar space.

Late-night barroom sets spill through Bear’s Back Alley Bar inside a lively barbecue joint. A Saturday night hang with casual crowd energy, drinks flowing, and danceable tunes in an intimate back-bar space.
Late-night barroom sets spill through Bear’s Back Alley Bar inside a lively barbecue joint. A Saturday night hang with casual crowd energy, drinks flowing, and danceable tunes in an intimate back-bar space.

New Orleans–style jazz and blues led by powerhouse vocals, with swinging rhythms and vintage standards in an intimate, dimly lit cocktail bar setting. Ideal for a late-night, date-friendly listen with classic Crescent City energy.

New Orleans–style jazz and blues led by powerhouse vocals, with swinging rhythms and vintage standards in an intimate, dimly lit cocktail bar setting. Ideal for a late-night, date-friendly listen with classic Crescent City energy.
New Orleans–style jazz and blues led by powerhouse vocals, with swinging rhythms and vintage standards in an intimate, dimly lit cocktail bar setting. Ideal for a late-night, date-friendly listen with classic Crescent City energy.

An informal late-night jazz jam where local players trade improvised solos and call tunes in a warm, welcoming taproom. Bring an instrument or your voice, or just listen with a beer while the set unfolds organically.

An informal late-night jazz jam where local players trade improvised solos and call tunes in a warm, welcoming taproom. Bring an instrument or your voice, or just listen with a beer while the set unfolds organically.
An informal late-night jazz jam where local players trade improvised solos and call tunes in a warm, welcoming taproom. Bring an instrument or your voice, or just listen with a beer while the set unfolds organically.

Late-night jazz, soul, and groove with rich vocals and tight, chemistry-forward playing in a dimly lit Palm Room setting. A smooth Jazz Appreciation Month set built for good company and room-filling sound.

Late-night jazz, soul, and groove with rich vocals and tight, chemistry-forward playing in a dimly lit Palm Room setting. A smooth Jazz Appreciation Month set built for good company and room-filling sound.
Late-night jazz, soul, and groove with rich vocals and tight, chemistry-forward playing in a dimly lit Palm Room setting. A smooth Jazz Appreciation Month set built for good company and room-filling sound.

An electric jam night where the house band warms up the room around 5, then opens the stage for rotating sit-ins. Expect improvised rock and blues-style backline energy with a casual, come-and-play vibe.

An electric jam night where the house band warms up the room around 5, then opens the stage for rotating sit-ins. Expect improvised rock and blues-style backline energy with a casual, come-and-play vibe.
An electric jam night where the house band warms up the room around 5, then opens the stage for rotating sit-ins. Expect improvised rock and blues-style backline energy with a casual, come-and-play vibe.

Gypsy jazz jam night centered on Django-style swing, with musicians trading solos over hot rhythm guitar and walking bass lines. A late-night brewery taproom hang for players and listeners alike.

Gypsy jazz jam night centered on Django-style swing, with musicians trading solos over hot rhythm guitar and walking bass lines. A late-night brewery taproom hang for players and listeners alike.
Gypsy jazz jam night centered on Django-style swing, with musicians trading solos over hot rhythm guitar and walking bass lines. A late-night brewery taproom hang for players and listeners alike.