THE JAYMIE GRAVES JAZZ ODYSSEY
1930s and 40s Jazz and Blues
1930s and 40s Jazz and Blues
Joshua Alderete is a dedicated musician and bandleader based in Central Texas, originally from Pasadena, Texas. With over 15 years of experience as a drummer, Joshua has spent more than a decade immersed in the rich musical landscape of South and Central Texas, working as a full-time musician and collaborator. Joshua is a founding member of The […]
Anthony Basini is an Austin-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter with a refined edge and an easygoing groove. A Berklee College of Music alum, he blends jazz harmony, soulful rhythm, and melodic songwriting into performances that feel intimate, dynamic, and deeply musical. Known in the Central Texas scene as both a performer and educator, Anthony brings thoughtful musicianship and […]
Jeremy Slemenda is a seasoned Austin, Texas musician whose sound bridges the worlds of rockabilly, swing, country, and blues. Known for his smooth guitar work, warm vocals, and charismatic stage presence, Jeremy has spent decades bringing timeless American roots music to life for audiences across Texas and beyond. As the frontman of The Jerrells, Jeremy leads […]
On the first Friday of every month, S7EVEN Jazz brings their full 7-piece ensemble to Brass Peacock, filling the room with layered horns, locked-in rhythm, and polished vocals that feel tailor-made for a speakeasy night. Rooted in jazz and stretching confidently into soul, R&B, funk, and reimagined classics, the band delivers a sound that moves […]
Grant Teeple has been chasing the sound since middle school—and never looked back. A 2020 Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies graduate, Grant leads his quartet from the front on saxophone, with deep chops on guitar, flute, and clarinet. Before relocating to Austin, he was Tallahassee’s top-call saxophonist, anchoring small-group jazz and fronting funk horn sections for Tallahassee […]
Alexander Roddy is a saxophonist from Dallas, Texas, and a senior jazz performance major at Texas State University in San Marcos. He began his musical journey at the age of ten on clarinet, later discovering the tenor saxophone at seventeen during his final year of high school. At Texas State, Roddy has studied under esteemed professors […]
Diminished Returns is a Central Texas jazz trio that channels the smoky elegance of 1930s clubs with a modern swing sensibility. Fronted by sultry vocalist Clara Watson, the group captivates audiences with torch songs, bluesy ballads, and high-energy swing numbers that keep the night moving. Guitarist Glenn Rios lays down sophisticated rhythms and fluid solos, while drummer Ken Fowler drives the […]
From the heart of Central Texas, Jim Vence has built a reputation as a skilled guitarist, soulful vocalist, and versatile performer whose music bridges genres and generations. Whether he’s playing a tender acoustic ballad, a fiery blues solo, or a groove-driven jazz standard, Jim’s artistry is rooted in both technical mastery and a deep love […]
Diminished Returns is a Central Texas jazz trio that channels the smoky elegance of 1930s clubs with a modern swing sensibility. Fronted by sultry vocalist Clara Watson, the group captivates audiences with torch songs, bluesy ballads, and high-energy swing numbers that keep the night moving. Guitarist Glenn Rios lays down sophisticated rhythms and fluid solos, while drummer Ken Fowler drives the […]