
The Queen Sessions: Featuring Meschiya Lake, Bessie Smith Tribute
Sultry jazz vocals and New Orleans-bred swing light up a late-night tribute to Bessie Smith, the Empress of the Blues. Expect vintage blues phrasing, spirited improvisation, and a classy, intimate club atmosphere.
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A late-night jazz club set where acclaimed vocalist Meschiya Lake channels Bessie Smith-era blues with smoky phrasing and vintage grit. Expect an intimate, after-hours vibe at Hotel Eve built around classic Empress of the Blues songcraft.

A late-night jazz club set where acclaimed vocalist Meschiya Lake channels Bessie Smith-era blues with smoky phrasing and vintage grit. Expect an intimate, after-hours vibe at Hotel Eve built around classic Empress of the Blues songcraft.
A late-night jazz club set where acclaimed vocalist Meschiya Lake channels Bessie Smith-era blues with smoky phrasing and vintage grit. Expect an intimate, after-hours vibe at Hotel Eve built around classic Empress of the Blues songcraft.

A late-night jazz concert spotlighting powerhouse vocal traditions that shaped multiple generations, curated by Melissa McKinney. Expect an intimate club set celebrating iconic voices and classic standards in a downtown jazz lounge atmosphere.

A late-night jazz concert spotlighting powerhouse vocal traditions that shaped multiple generations, curated by Melissa McKinney. Expect an intimate club set celebrating iconic voices and classic standards in a downtown jazz lounge atmosphere.
A late-night jazz concert spotlighting powerhouse vocal traditions that shaped multiple generations, curated by Melissa McKinney. Expect an intimate club set celebrating iconic voices and classic standards in a downtown jazz lounge atmosphere.

Late-night jazz quartet set with swinging rhythms, conversational improvisation, and rotating special guests in an intimate cocktail lounge. Expect smooth pours, low-lit ambiance, and energetic solos that stretch into after-hours vibes.

Late-night jazz quartet set with swinging rhythms, conversational improvisation, and rotating special guests in an intimate cocktail lounge. Expect smooth pours, low-lit ambiance, and energetic solos that stretch into after-hours vibes.
Late-night jazz quartet set with swinging rhythms, conversational improvisation, and rotating special guests in an intimate cocktail lounge. Expect smooth pours, low-lit ambiance, and energetic solos that stretch into after-hours vibes.

Groove-forward sets blend 60s soul jazz organ-style swagger with Afro Cuban rhythmic heat, then lean into contemporary fusion and funk. A late-night club vibe with the Ben Colvin Quartet plus a special guest.

Groove-forward sets blend 60s soul jazz organ-style swagger with Afro Cuban rhythmic heat, then lean into contemporary fusion and funk. A late-night club vibe with the Ben Colvin Quartet plus a special guest.
Groove-forward sets blend 60s soul jazz organ-style swagger with Afro Cuban rhythmic heat, then lean into contemporary fusion and funk. A late-night club vibe with the Ben Colvin Quartet plus a special guest.

Groove-oriented soul-jazz in the vein of Grant Green and Jimmy Smith, with a quintet channeling classic 1960s organ-ensemble energy. Expect deep pocket rhythms, bluesy improvisation, and late-night jazz-club ambiance.

Groove-oriented soul-jazz in the vein of Grant Green and Jimmy Smith, with a quintet channeling classic 1960s organ-ensemble energy. Expect deep pocket rhythms, bluesy improvisation, and late-night jazz-club ambiance.
Groove-oriented soul-jazz in the vein of Grant Green and Jimmy Smith, with a quintet channeling classic 1960s organ-ensemble energy. Expect deep pocket rhythms, bluesy improvisation, and late-night jazz-club ambiance.

Internationally acclaimed jazz violinist Christian Howes leads a high-energy club set blending modern jazz improvisation with composerly arrangements and bandleader swagger. Expect virtuosic string lines, tight rhythm section interplay, and an intimate downtown jazz-club atmosphere.

Internationally acclaimed jazz violinist Christian Howes leads a high-energy club set blending modern jazz improvisation with composerly arrangements and bandleader swagger. Expect virtuosic string lines, tight rhythm section interplay, and an intimate downtown jazz-club atmosphere.
Internationally acclaimed jazz violinist Christian Howes leads a high-energy club set blending modern jazz improvisation with composerly arrangements and bandleader swagger. Expect virtuosic string lines, tight rhythm section interplay, and an intimate downtown jazz-club atmosphere.

Groove-forward jazz runs from 60s soul jazz and Afro Cuban rhythms to modern fusion and funk, anchored by sax, keys, bass, and drums. Swinging sets weave Wayne Shorter and Hank Mobley standards with Roy Hargrove influences and new original compositions.

Groove-forward jazz runs from 60s soul jazz and Afro Cuban rhythms to modern fusion and funk, anchored by sax, keys, bass, and drums. Swinging sets weave Wayne Shorter and Hank Mobley standards with Roy Hargrove influences and new original compositions.
Groove-forward jazz runs from 60s soul jazz and Afro Cuban rhythms to modern fusion and funk, anchored by sax, keys, bass, and drums. Swinging sets weave Wayne Shorter and Hank Mobley standards with Roy Hargrove influences and new original compositions.

An intimate late-night set of jazz vocals with a cabaret-leaning feel inside the Asheville Art Museum’s gallery setting. Expect a polished performance atmosphere that blends live sound with after-hours art viewing.

An intimate late-night set of jazz vocals with a cabaret-leaning feel inside the Asheville Art Museum’s gallery setting. Expect a polished performance atmosphere that blends live sound with after-hours art viewing.
An intimate late-night set of jazz vocals with a cabaret-leaning feel inside the Asheville Art Museum’s gallery setting. Expect a polished performance atmosphere that blends live sound with after-hours art viewing.

Late-night jazz quartet set driven by tenor sax, keys, bass, and drums, played with a tight, high-energy feel. A student-led ensemble from East Tennessee State University brings modern combo interplay to an intimate jazz club.

Late-night jazz quartet set driven by tenor sax, keys, bass, and drums, played with a tight, high-energy feel. A student-led ensemble from East Tennessee State University brings modern combo interplay to an intimate jazz club.
Late-night jazz quartet set driven by tenor sax, keys, bass, and drums, played with a tight, high-energy feel. A student-led ensemble from East Tennessee State University brings modern combo interplay to an intimate jazz club.

Straight-ahead jazz in an intimate hotel jazz club, drawing on a decade of Southeast gigging. Expect a mix of polished catalog favorites and fresh compositions previewing an upcoming recording.

Straight-ahead jazz in an intimate hotel jazz club, drawing on a decade of Southeast gigging. Expect a mix of polished catalog favorites and fresh compositions previewing an upcoming recording.
Straight-ahead jazz in an intimate hotel jazz club, drawing on a decade of Southeast gigging. Expect a mix of polished catalog favorites and fresh compositions previewing an upcoming recording.

Late-night set in an intimate downtown cocktail bar, pairing live vocals and instruments with a low-lit lounge atmosphere. Ideal for a relaxed but energetic nightlife stop with craft drinks and close-up performances.

Late-night set in an intimate downtown cocktail bar, pairing live vocals and instruments with a low-lit lounge atmosphere. Ideal for a relaxed but energetic nightlife stop with craft drinks and close-up performances.
Late-night set in an intimate downtown cocktail bar, pairing live vocals and instruments with a low-lit lounge atmosphere. Ideal for a relaxed but energetic nightlife stop with craft drinks and close-up performances.

Hot jazz in a cozy wine bar setting, leaning into swing era grooves and bright horn lines for a lively late-night vibe. Ideal for a date night or small-group hang with pours by the glass and close-up listening.

Hot jazz in a cozy wine bar setting, leaning into swing era grooves and bright horn lines for a lively late-night vibe. Ideal for a date night or small-group hang with pours by the glass and close-up listening.
Hot jazz in a cozy wine bar setting, leaning into swing era grooves and bright horn lines for a lively late-night vibe. Ideal for a date night or small-group hang with pours by the glass and close-up listening.

Late-night free jazz from the Michael Rabinowitz Quartet in a relaxed speakeasy-style cocktail bar. Expect intimate, improvisation-forward tunes alongside top-notch craft cocktails and attentive service.

Late-night free jazz from the Michael Rabinowitz Quartet in a relaxed speakeasy-style cocktail bar. Expect intimate, improvisation-forward tunes alongside top-notch craft cocktails and attentive service.
Late-night free jazz from the Michael Rabinowitz Quartet in a relaxed speakeasy-style cocktail bar. Expect intimate, improvisation-forward tunes alongside top-notch craft cocktails and attentive service.
A late-night spooky cabaret of live jazz and burlesque blending glamour, danger, seduction, and sharp comedy. Expect a Halloween-leaning atmosphere with theatrical striptease and band-driven rhythms in an intimate bar setting.
A late-night spooky cabaret of live jazz and burlesque blending glamour, danger, seduction, and sharp comedy. Expect a Halloween-leaning atmosphere with theatrical striptease and band-driven rhythms in an intimate bar setting.
A late-night spooky cabaret of live jazz and burlesque blending glamour, danger, seduction, and sharp comedy. Expect a Halloween-leaning atmosphere with theatrical striptease and band-driven rhythms in an intimate bar setting.

Up-tempo jump blues with punchy horns, boogie piano, and swaggering vocals in an intimate wine bar setting. Expect danceable swing rhythms, late-night energy, and a laid-back crowd sipping by-the-glass pours.

Up-tempo jump blues with punchy horns, boogie piano, and swaggering vocals in an intimate wine bar setting. Expect danceable swing rhythms, late-night energy, and a laid-back crowd sipping by-the-glass pours.
Up-tempo jump blues with punchy horns, boogie piano, and swaggering vocals in an intimate wine bar setting. Expect danceable swing rhythms, late-night energy, and a laid-back crowd sipping by-the-glass pours.

Sultry late-night cabaret energy fills a downtown cocktail bar, blending cheeky performance vibes with an intimate, adults-only atmosphere. Ideal for a flirty night out centered on stage spectacle and bar-side lounging.

Sultry late-night cabaret energy fills a downtown cocktail bar, blending cheeky performance vibes with an intimate, adults-only atmosphere. Ideal for a flirty night out centered on stage spectacle and bar-side lounging.
Sultry late-night cabaret energy fills a downtown cocktail bar, blending cheeky performance vibes with an intimate, adults-only atmosphere. Ideal for a flirty night out centered on stage spectacle and bar-side lounging.

Lush, intimate sets built around stringed textures and tight vocal harmonies, highlighting original compositions with a genre-spanning jazz and blues edge. Expect a powerful, stage-forward performance inside the Asheville Art Museum.

Lush, intimate sets built around stringed textures and tight vocal harmonies, highlighting original compositions with a genre-spanning jazz and blues edge. Expect a powerful, stage-forward performance inside the Asheville Art Museum.
Lush, intimate sets built around stringed textures and tight vocal harmonies, highlighting original compositions with a genre-spanning jazz and blues edge. Expect a powerful, stage-forward performance inside the Asheville Art Museum.

Sultry jazz trio set led by vocalist Peggy Ratusz in an intimate wine bar atmosphere. Expect late-evening lounge energy with close-up musicianship and a date-night friendly vibe alongside wines and cocktails.

Sultry jazz trio set led by vocalist Peggy Ratusz in an intimate wine bar atmosphere. Expect late-evening lounge energy with close-up musicianship and a date-night friendly vibe alongside wines and cocktails.
Sultry jazz trio set led by vocalist Peggy Ratusz in an intimate wine bar atmosphere. Expect late-evening lounge energy with close-up musicianship and a date-night friendly vibe alongside wines and cocktails.
Janis Joplin-style powerhouse vocals drive a blues-rock, indie-soul set with muscular full-band instrumentation. Expect a late-night club vibe with dynamic shifts between singer-songwriter intimacy and big, loud crescendos.
Janis Joplin-style powerhouse vocals drive a blues-rock, indie-soul set with muscular full-band instrumentation. Expect a late-night club vibe with dynamic shifts between singer-songwriter intimacy and big, loud crescendos.
Janis Joplin-style powerhouse vocals drive a blues-rock, indie-soul set with muscular full-band instrumentation. Expect a late-night club vibe with dynamic shifts between singer-songwriter intimacy and big, loud crescendos.

Improvisation-forward modern jazz unfolds in a late-night quartet set, weaving original compositions with through-composed passages and open exploration. Expect elastic rhythms, conversational solos, and a moody cocktail-bar vibe built for deep listening.

Improvisation-forward modern jazz unfolds in a late-night quartet set, weaving original compositions with through-composed passages and open exploration. Expect elastic rhythms, conversational solos, and a moody cocktail-bar vibe built for deep listening.
Improvisation-forward modern jazz unfolds in a late-night quartet set, weaving original compositions with through-composed passages and open exploration. Expect elastic rhythms, conversational solos, and a moody cocktail-bar vibe built for deep listening.