Jazz Daddies are an Austin, Texas–based jazz ensemble formed in 2012, known for delivering upbeat, crowd-pleasing jazz that spans the genre—from classic standards and swing to bebop, blues, funk, Mardi Gras rhythms, and roaring 1920s Gatsby style. Their latest release, Moontower Nights, was recorded in Austin at Wire Recording and features ten original, guitar-driven jazz […]
Antonini & Saether Duo are a pair of rising jazz Musicians from Central Texas, blending youthful energy with a deep respect for the tradition. Rooted in swing, blues, and straight-ahead jazz, their sound feels timeless yet alive, like a late-night set that drifts effortlessly between melody and mood. With upright bass and guitar at the […]
Michael Alexandersson is a Salado-based crooner serving up swing, soul, and rock ’n’ roll classics with modern charisma. From Sinatra and Bobby Darin to Elvis and Don Gibson, he delivers the timeless tunes you know and love with a smooth voice and undeniable stage presence. Born into a family of musicians, performing is in his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Piano Mandy is a veteran Central Texas pianist and vocalist known for her sophisticated, “jazzed-up” interpretations of classic and contemporary favorites.
Step into orbit with Johnny Dioxide, Austin’s own intergalactic space cowboy and creator of the “Ghost Rock” sound — a fusion of haunting melodies, breezy rhythms, and a dash of western soul. Hailing from the Chicago area and now based in Central Texas, Johnny Dioxide (the alter-ego of Chase Risinger) brings a cinematic energy to every performance — […]