
Jazz Showcase w/Dr. Bill Bares
A late-night jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty players and surprise guest artists. Dr. Bill Bares anchors the set with piano, bringing bandstand energy and an educator’s touch.
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Jazz showcase anchored by pianist and composer Dr. Bill Bares, highlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty jazz artists and surprise special guests. Expect intimate, late-night club energy with swinging standards and improvisation.

Jazz showcase anchored by pianist and composer Dr. Bill Bares, highlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty jazz artists and surprise special guests. Expect intimate, late-night club energy with swinging standards and improvisation.
Jazz showcase anchored by pianist and composer Dr. Bill Bares, highlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty jazz artists and surprise special guests. Expect intimate, late-night club energy with swinging standards and improvisation.

An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.

An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.
An intimate late-night set centered on original compositions, performed by the Composers Room Trio with Dr. Bill Bares. Expect close-listening jazz interplay and a songwriter-minded vibe in a cozy venue setting.

European jazz trio interplay led by Dr. Bill Bares, blending swinging standards and modern harmony with lyrical piano, bass, and drums. An intimate listening room vibe for a late evening out in Black Mountain.

European jazz trio interplay led by Dr. Bill Bares, blending swinging standards and modern harmony with lyrical piano, bass, and drums. An intimate listening room vibe for a late evening out in Black Mountain.
European jazz trio interplay led by Dr. Bill Bares, blending swinging standards and modern harmony with lyrical piano, bass, and drums. An intimate listening room vibe for a late evening out in Black Mountain.

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 modern jazz piano trio blends swinging acoustic grooves with global music colors and Americana-inflected melodies. Expect bass-forward interplay, crisp drumming, and an artsy late-night jazz club atmosphere.

A modern jazz piano trio blends swinging acoustic grooves with global music colors and Americana-inflected melodies. Expect bass-forward interplay, crisp drumming, and an artsy late-night jazz club atmosphere.
A modern jazz piano trio blends swinging acoustic grooves with global music colors and Americana-inflected melodies. Expect bass-forward interplay, crisp drumming, and an artsy late-night jazz club atmosphere.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready vibe.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering swinging horn lines, tight sax harmonies, and punchy rhythm-section grooves in an intimate listening-room setting. Expect classic swing and modern big band arrangements with a lively, dance-ready 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.

Collective improvisations twist Human League, Madonna, Duran Duran, and Michael Jackson tunes through jazz language alongside Monk and Wayne Shorter. Expect a late-night brewery set with playful genre-blending and spontaneous ensemble interplay.

Collective improvisations twist Human League, Madonna, Duran Duran, and Michael Jackson tunes through jazz language alongside Monk and Wayne Shorter. Expect a late-night brewery set with playful genre-blending and spontaneous ensemble interplay.
Collective improvisations twist Human League, Madonna, Duran Duran, and Michael Jackson tunes through jazz language alongside Monk and Wayne Shorter. Expect a late-night brewery set with playful genre-blending and spontaneous ensemble interplay.

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.

All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.
All-star faculty string performances in an intimate listening-room setting, highlighting virtuosic fiddles, violins, cellos, and guitar-driven arrangements. Expect a polished concert vibe with rich harmonies and dynamic ensemble interplay.

A spotlight-style string showcase with multiple performers cycling through short sets, highlighting creative arrangements and expressive musicianship. Set in an intimate listening-room venue in Black Mountain for a relaxed, artsy night out.

A spotlight-style string showcase with multiple performers cycling through short sets, highlighting creative arrangements and expressive musicianship. Set in an intimate listening-room venue in Black Mountain for a relaxed, artsy night out.
A spotlight-style string showcase with multiple performers cycling through short sets, highlighting creative arrangements and expressive musicianship. Set in an intimate listening-room venue in Black Mountain for a relaxed, artsy night out.

Late-night quintet performance in a brewpub setting, pairing craft beer pours with tight ensemble interplay and an intimate barroom vibe. Ideal for music-forward nightlife in Weaverville.

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Late-night quintet performance in a brewpub setting, pairing craft beer pours with tight ensemble interplay and an intimate barroom vibe. Ideal for music-forward nightlife in Weaverville.

A late-night festival kickoff centered on gritty blues grooves and danceable bar-room energy at a Black Mountain music hall. Expect a lively crowd, amplified guitars, and a celebratory launch-party atmosphere.

A late-night festival kickoff centered on gritty blues grooves and danceable bar-room energy at a Black Mountain music hall. Expect a lively crowd, amplified guitars, and a celebratory launch-party atmosphere.
A late-night festival kickoff centered on gritty blues grooves and danceable bar-room energy at a Black Mountain music hall. Expect a lively crowd, amplified guitars, and a celebratory launch-party atmosphere.

Late-night hotel lounge performance centered on Egan Green’s intimate singer-songwriter sound with an acoustic-forward set. A relaxed, close-listening vibe suited for cocktails and casual conversation.

Late-night hotel lounge performance centered on Egan Green’s intimate singer-songwriter sound with an acoustic-forward set. A relaxed, close-listening vibe suited for cocktails and casual conversation.
Late-night hotel lounge performance centered on Egan Green’s intimate singer-songwriter sound with an acoustic-forward set. A relaxed, close-listening vibe suited for cocktails and casual conversation.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.
A late-night cabaret burlesque show backed by Asheville jazz musicians, pairing live swing and sultry choreography with a rotating cast of standout performers. Expect a high-energy variety vibe in an intimate bar setting.

A late-night tribute set honoring Roberta Flack with silky soul and R&B ballads, rich vocals, and nostalgic sing-along moments. Intimate listening-room atmosphere geared for grown-up nightlife and music lovers.

A late-night tribute set honoring Roberta Flack with silky soul and R&B ballads, rich vocals, and nostalgic sing-along moments. Intimate listening-room atmosphere geared for grown-up nightlife and music lovers.
A late-night tribute set honoring Roberta Flack with silky soul and R&B ballads, rich vocals, and nostalgic sing-along moments. Intimate listening-room atmosphere geared for grown-up nightlife and music lovers.

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Jazz standards and original tunes filtered through Jewish musical motifs in an evening set at a cozy listening-room style venue. Expect improvisation-forward playing, melodic themes, and a warm early-evening concert vibe.
Jazz standards and original tunes filtered through Jewish musical motifs in an evening set at a cozy listening-room style venue. Expect improvisation-forward playing, melodic themes, and a warm early-evening concert vibe.

Vintage jazz, swing, and blues pour out with lived-in, smoky vocals and a lively, slightly sultry edge. A late-night, danceable set in a brewery taproom built for people who like to cut loose.

Vintage jazz, swing, and blues pour out with lived-in, smoky vocals and a lively, slightly sultry edge. A late-night, danceable set in a brewery taproom built for people who like to cut loose.
Vintage jazz, swing, and blues pour out with lived-in, smoky vocals and a lively, slightly sultry edge. A late-night, danceable set in a brewery taproom built for people who like to cut loose.

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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.

An intimate singer songwriter set in a cozy wine bar, pairing soulful vocals and acoustic tunes with pours by the glass. A relaxed late night vibe for unwinding downtown over wine and live performance.

An intimate singer songwriter set in a cozy wine bar, pairing soulful vocals and acoustic tunes with pours by the glass. A relaxed late night vibe for unwinding downtown over wine and live performance.
An intimate singer songwriter set in a cozy wine bar, pairing soulful vocals and acoustic tunes with pours by the glass. A relaxed late night vibe for unwinding downtown over wine and live performance.