
The Queen Sessions V1
A late-night jazz concert series celebrating legendary singers like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, and Sarah Vaughan through rotating sets from Asheville’s premier vocalists. Expect soulful interpretations, elegant club ambience, and standout vocal artistry.
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Groove-forward sets move from 60s soul jazz to Afro Cuban rhythms, contemporary fusion, and funk, led by Asheville saxophonist Ben Colvin. Expect tight interplay between sax, keys, bass, and drums plus a surprise special guest.

Groove-forward sets move from 60s soul jazz to Afro Cuban rhythms, contemporary fusion, and funk, led by Asheville saxophonist Ben Colvin. Expect tight interplay between sax, keys, bass, and drums plus a surprise special guest.
Groove-forward sets move from 60s soul jazz to Afro Cuban rhythms, contemporary fusion, and funk, led by Asheville saxophonist Ben Colvin. Expect tight interplay between sax, keys, bass, and drums plus a surprise special guest.

Award-winning Asheville tenor Blake Anthony Ellege leads a high-energy set as front man and multi-instrumentalist, blending polished vocals with showman flair. Late-night jazz-club atmosphere ideal for cocktails and a downtown night out.

Award-winning Asheville tenor Blake Anthony Ellege leads a high-energy set as front man and multi-instrumentalist, blending polished vocals with showman flair. Late-night jazz-club atmosphere ideal for cocktails and a downtown night out.
Award-winning Asheville tenor Blake Anthony Ellege leads a high-energy set as front man and multi-instrumentalist, blending polished vocals with showman flair. Late-night jazz-club atmosphere ideal for cocktails and a downtown night out.

Swinging jazz trio interpretations of Big Band Era classics, with tight rhythm section grooves and melodic improvisation. A late-evening, intimate listening-room set suited for date night or classic-jazz fans.

Swinging jazz trio interpretations of Big Band Era classics, with tight rhythm section grooves and melodic improvisation. A late-evening, intimate listening-room set suited for date night or classic-jazz fans.
Swinging jazz trio interpretations of Big Band Era classics, with tight rhythm section grooves and melodic improvisation. A late-evening, intimate listening-room set suited for date night or classic-jazz fans.

Late-night Queens of Soul set driven by powerhouse vocals, trombone, and sax over tight rhythm section grooves. A $10-cover after-show vibe in a West Asheville brewery spot, ideal post Downtown After 5.

Late-night Queens of Soul set driven by powerhouse vocals, trombone, and sax over tight rhythm section grooves. A $10-cover after-show vibe in a West Asheville brewery spot, ideal post Downtown After 5.
Late-night Queens of Soul set driven by powerhouse vocals, trombone, and sax over tight rhythm section grooves. A $10-cover after-show vibe in a West Asheville brewery spot, ideal post Downtown After 5.

Jazz-forward night shifting between tight trio interplay and bold big band-style arrangements in an intimate listening room. A late-night set built for swing rhythms, brassy crescendos, and cocktail-in-hand vibes.

Jazz-forward night shifting between tight trio interplay and bold big band-style arrangements in an intimate listening room. A late-night set built for swing rhythms, brassy crescendos, and cocktail-in-hand vibes.
Jazz-forward night shifting between tight trio interplay and bold big band-style arrangements in an intimate listening room. A late-night set built for swing rhythms, brassy crescendos, and cocktail-in-hand vibes.

Hot jazz in a cozy downtown wine bar setting, channeling swing era energy with upbeat rhythms and danceable grooves. Ideal for a late night hang with pours by the glass and a lively, vintage vibe.

Hot jazz in a cozy downtown wine bar setting, channeling swing era energy with upbeat rhythms and danceable grooves. Ideal for a late night hang with pours by the glass and a lively, vintage vibe.
Hot jazz in a cozy downtown wine bar setting, channeling swing era energy with upbeat rhythms and danceable grooves. Ideal for a late night hang with pours by the glass and a lively, vintage vibe.

Rich, romantic soul vocals inspired by Etta James and Amy Winehouse pair with virtuosic guitar in the spirit of Al di Meola and Paco de Lucía. A two night late evening concert set in an elegant performing arts hall.

Rich, romantic soul vocals inspired by Etta James and Amy Winehouse pair with virtuosic guitar in the spirit of Al di Meola and Paco de Lucía. A two night late evening concert set in an elegant performing arts hall.
Rich, romantic soul vocals inspired by Etta James and Amy Winehouse pair with virtuosic guitar in the spirit of Al di Meola and Paco de Lucía. A two night late evening concert set in an elegant performing arts hall.

A late-night live set in an intimate studio setting with close-up acoustics and a relaxed, after-hours vibe. Ideal for listeners looking for a small-room performance and a low-key night out.

A late-night live set in an intimate studio setting with close-up acoustics and a relaxed, after-hours vibe. Ideal for listeners looking for a small-room performance and a low-key night out.
A late-night live set in an intimate studio setting with close-up acoustics and a relaxed, after-hours vibe. Ideal for listeners looking for a small-room performance and a low-key night out.

Rich, romantic soul and blues vocals channeling Etta James and Amy Winehouse pair with fiery virtuoso guitar influenced by Paco de Lucía and Al di Meola. Expect an intimate duet set in a formal performing arts hall with a late night start.

Rich, romantic soul and blues vocals channeling Etta James and Amy Winehouse pair with fiery virtuoso guitar influenced by Paco de Lucía and Al di Meola. Expect an intimate duet set in a formal performing arts hall with a late night start.
Rich, romantic soul and blues vocals channeling Etta James and Amy Winehouse pair with fiery virtuoso guitar influenced by Paco de Lucía and Al di Meola. Expect an intimate duet set in a formal performing arts hall with a late night start.

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.

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.
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.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.

Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.
Big band jazz night with the Asheville Jazz Orchestra delivering punchy brass sections, swinging rhythm, and classic orchestral charts in an intimate listening room. A late-night set that fits both seated listening and dance floor energy.

A late-night set at a hotel venue with upbeat, bar-friendly vibes and a danceable crowd energy. Ideal for kicking off the weekend with loud guitars, strong grooves, and a casual hang.

A late-night set at a hotel venue with upbeat, bar-friendly vibes and a danceable crowd energy. Ideal for kicking off the weekend with loud guitars, strong grooves, and a casual hang.
A late-night set at a hotel venue with upbeat, bar-friendly vibes and a danceable crowd energy. Ideal for kicking off the weekend with loud guitars, strong grooves, and a casual hang.

A late-night legacy session in an intimate listening room, highlighting Elizabeth McCorvey’s songwriting and warm, story-forward vocals. Expect a relaxed, after-hours vibe with focused listening and bar-energy ambiance in Black Mountain.

A late-night legacy session in an intimate listening room, highlighting Elizabeth McCorvey’s songwriting and warm, story-forward vocals. Expect a relaxed, after-hours vibe with focused listening and bar-energy ambiance in Black Mountain.
A late-night legacy session in an intimate listening room, highlighting Elizabeth McCorvey’s songwriting and warm, story-forward vocals. Expect a relaxed, after-hours vibe with focused listening and bar-energy ambiance in Black Mountain.

An intimate late-night acoustic set led by singer songwriter Jason Whitaker in a hotel lounge setting. Expect relaxed nightlife energy with close-up vocals and a mellow, conversational atmosphere.

An intimate late-night acoustic set led by singer songwriter Jason Whitaker in a hotel lounge setting. Expect relaxed nightlife energy with close-up vocals and a mellow, conversational atmosphere.
An intimate late-night acoustic set led by singer songwriter Jason Whitaker in a hotel lounge setting. Expect relaxed nightlife energy with close-up vocals and a mellow, conversational atmosphere.

Late-night DJ set with club-style beats and a pulsing dance-floor atmosphere inside a sleek hotel lounge bar. Expect an energetic mix geared for mingling, cocktails, and staying out past midnight.

Late-night DJ set with club-style beats and a pulsing dance-floor atmosphere inside a sleek hotel lounge bar. Expect an energetic mix geared for mingling, cocktails, and staying out past midnight.
Late-night DJ set with club-style beats and a pulsing dance-floor atmosphere inside a sleek hotel lounge bar. Expect an energetic mix geared for mingling, cocktails, and staying out past midnight.

Late-night DJ set of electronic dance tracks with a club-forward vibe in a hotel-bar setting. Expect high-energy beat mixing and a social, after-hours atmosphere for dancing and hanging out.

Late-night DJ set of electronic dance tracks with a club-forward vibe in a hotel-bar setting. Expect high-energy beat mixing and a social, after-hours atmosphere for dancing and hanging out.
Late-night DJ set of electronic dance tracks with a club-forward vibe in a hotel-bar setting. Expect high-energy beat mixing and a social, after-hours atmosphere for dancing and hanging out.

North Carolina jazz fusion grooves driven by tight university-born chemistry, blending improvisation with punchy rhythms and melodic hooks. Expect a late-night club set with danceable energy in an intimate downtown room.

North Carolina jazz fusion grooves driven by tight university-born chemistry, blending improvisation with punchy rhythms and melodic hooks. Expect a late-night club set with danceable energy in an intimate downtown room.
North Carolina jazz fusion grooves driven by tight university-born chemistry, blending improvisation with punchy rhythms and melodic hooks. Expect a late-night club set with danceable energy in an intimate downtown room.

Late-night jazz from the Brian Felix Trio with swinging grooves, nimble improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Set in an intimate listening-room style venue for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe and music-forward night out.

Late-night jazz from the Brian Felix Trio with swinging grooves, nimble improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Set in an intimate listening-room style venue for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe and music-forward night out.
Late-night jazz from the Brian Felix Trio with swinging grooves, nimble improvisation, and dynamic interplay. Set in an intimate listening-room style venue for a relaxed, cocktail-hour vibe and music-forward night out.

Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room, led by the Juca Camera Trio for a tight, improvisation-forward set. Expect swinging grooves, dynamic solos, and a bar-friendly club vibe in Black Mountain.

Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room, led by the Juca Camera Trio for a tight, improvisation-forward set. Expect swinging grooves, dynamic solos, and a bar-friendly club vibe in Black Mountain.
Late-night jazz in an intimate listening room, led by the Juca Camera Trio for a tight, improvisation-forward set. Expect swinging grooves, dynamic solos, and a bar-friendly club vibe in Black Mountain.

Late-night DJ set at a stylish hotel lounge, blending club-style beats with a social dance-floor vibe. A downtown hangout for drinks, mingling, and turning up after dark.

Late-night DJ set at a stylish hotel lounge, blending club-style beats with a social dance-floor vibe. A downtown hangout for drinks, mingling, and turning up after dark.
Late-night DJ set at a stylish hotel lounge, blending club-style beats with a social dance-floor vibe. A downtown hangout for drinks, mingling, and turning up after dark.