
The Steve LaSpina Quartet & Special Guest Christian Howes (Jazz Violin)
Straight ahead jazz led by veteran bassist and composer Steve LaSpina, bringing decades of New York–scene credibility and hard-swinging ensemble interplay. Special guest Christian Howes adds virtuosic jazz violin for a late-night club set.
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Late-night jazz in an intimate club setting led by guitarist Mike Holstein, backed by upright bass and drums. Expect swinging trio interplay with hints of blues, folk, and American roots from a longtime regional jazz fixture.

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.

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.

Guitar-forward jazz steeped in Wes Montgomery warmth and John Coltrane fire, with spontaneous improvisation driving the set. Upright bass and drums lock into a late-night, intimate club vibe with three distinct musical voices in conversation.

Guitar-forward jazz steeped in Wes Montgomery warmth and John Coltrane fire, with spontaneous improvisation driving the set. Upright bass and drums lock into a late-night, intimate club vibe with three distinct musical voices in conversation.
Guitar-forward jazz steeped in Wes Montgomery warmth and John Coltrane fire, with spontaneous improvisation driving the set. Upright bass and drums lock into a late-night, intimate club vibe with three distinct musical voices in conversation.

Straightahead jazz from a long-running Southeast ensemble, mixing brand-new compositions from an upcoming recording with polished favorites from their catalog. Expect tight improvisation and late-night club ambiance in a listening-room setting.

Straightahead jazz from a long-running Southeast ensemble, mixing brand-new compositions from an upcoming recording with polished favorites from their catalog. Expect tight improvisation and late-night club ambiance in a listening-room setting.
Straightahead jazz from a long-running Southeast ensemble, mixing brand-new compositions from an upcoming recording with polished favorites from their catalog. Expect tight improvisation and late-night club ambiance in a listening-room setting.

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.

An album-release set of modern jazz rooted in classical training and Americana indie rock influences, led by producer and film composer Adam Rose. Expect tight quartet interplay in an intimate downtown jazz club atmosphere.

An album-release set of modern jazz rooted in classical training and Americana indie rock influences, led by producer and film composer Adam Rose. Expect tight quartet interplay in an intimate downtown jazz club atmosphere.
An album-release set of modern jazz rooted in classical training and Americana indie rock influences, led by producer and film composer Adam Rose. Expect tight quartet interplay in an intimate downtown jazz club atmosphere.

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.

Adventurous, improvisation-forward modern jazz led by bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg, blending fluid songwriting with genre-blurring interplay praised as “complex yet digestible.” Expect energetic, tightly connected quartet dynamics with saxophone-driven lines in an intimate jazz lounge setting.

Adventurous, improvisation-forward modern jazz led by bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg, blending fluid songwriting with genre-blurring interplay praised as “complex yet digestible.” Expect energetic, tightly connected quartet dynamics with saxophone-driven lines in an intimate jazz lounge setting.
Adventurous, improvisation-forward modern jazz led by bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg, blending fluid songwriting with genre-blurring interplay praised as “complex yet digestible.” Expect energetic, tightly connected quartet dynamics with saxophone-driven lines in an intimate jazz lounge setting.

Instrumental modern jazz from Sugar Bomb’s keyboard bass and drum trio, shifting from classical tinged compositions to jazz fusion grooves with hip hop and electronic textures. Expect dynamic arrangements and tight interplay in an intimate late night club setting.

Instrumental modern jazz from Sugar Bomb’s keyboard bass and drum trio, shifting from classical tinged compositions to jazz fusion grooves with hip hop and electronic textures. Expect dynamic arrangements and tight interplay in an intimate late night club setting.
Instrumental modern jazz from Sugar Bomb’s keyboard bass and drum trio, shifting from classical tinged compositions to jazz fusion grooves with hip hop and electronic textures. Expect dynamic arrangements and tight interplay in an intimate late night club setting.

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An intimate late-night set of original compositions and jazz-rooted experimentation, guided by host drummer Joe Enright. Monthly featured artists blend their own voice with handpicked influence tunes, emphasizing collaboration and storytelling.

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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.

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Interlocking guitar and bass work from twin brothers drives a rotating quartet through gypsy swing, straight-ahead jazz, and fusion. Expect tight improvisation and groove-forward interplay in an intimate cocktail-bar setting.
Interlocking guitar and bass work from twin brothers drives a rotating quartet through gypsy swing, straight-ahead jazz, and fusion. Expect tight improvisation and groove-forward interplay in an intimate cocktail-bar setting.

Timeless Jazz Age swing fills a courtyard jazz club for a Sunday afternoon tea dance with Russ Wilson’s 10 Kings of Jazz. Expect classic big band style rhythms and a social dance floor vibe.

Timeless Jazz Age swing fills a courtyard jazz club for a Sunday afternoon tea dance with Russ Wilson’s 10 Kings of Jazz. Expect classic big band style rhythms and a social dance floor vibe.
Timeless Jazz Age swing fills a courtyard jazz club for a Sunday afternoon tea dance with Russ Wilson’s 10 Kings of Jazz. Expect classic big band style rhythms and a social dance floor 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.
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.

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.

Improvisational jazz from an experimental quartet weaving original compositions with spontaneous, shape-shifting passages that move between through-composed structure and freeform exploration. Expect an intimate barroom set with avant garde textures and high-level interplay.

Improvisational jazz from an experimental quartet weaving original compositions with spontaneous, shape-shifting passages that move between through-composed structure and freeform exploration. Expect an intimate barroom set with avant garde textures and high-level interplay.
Improvisational jazz from an experimental quartet weaving original compositions with spontaneous, shape-shifting passages that move between through-composed structure and freeform exploration. Expect an intimate barroom set with avant garde textures and high-level interplay.

An intimate late-night set centered on Meschiya Lake’s jazz vocals in a cozy downtown wine bar. Sip wines and cocktails while the room fills with close-up, cabaret-style energy and conversation-friendly volume.

An intimate late-night set centered on Meschiya Lake’s jazz vocals in a cozy downtown wine bar. Sip wines and cocktails while the room fills with close-up, cabaret-style energy and conversation-friendly volume.
An intimate late-night set centered on Meschiya Lake’s jazz vocals in a cozy downtown wine bar. Sip wines and cocktails while the room fills with close-up, cabaret-style energy and conversation-friendly volume.

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.

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.
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.

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.