Joshua Alderete is a drummer, bandleader, and full-time musician whose sound is rooted in deep groove, collaboration, and the living language of jazz. Originally from Pasadena, Texas, Joshua has spent more than 15 years refining his craft and over a decade performing across the rich musical landscape of Texas. He is a founding member of […]
Julie Slim is a Lebanese-Palestinian-American multilingual jazz and world vocalist based in Austin, Texas. As the founder of Julie Slim & RendezVous, she blends jazz, French chanson, Middle Eastern influences, and global sounds into a warm, expressive performance that celebrates culture, language, and connection. Since forming RendezVous in 2013, Julie has brought audiences on a […]
Swing 512 brings the joyful spirit of swing, jazz, and gypsy jazz to life with a lively, danceable sound rooted in the classic charm of the 1930s and 1940s. Featuring Liz Mallett, Matt Montoya, Saul Hernandez, and Derek Thigpen, the group blends vintage swing, hot jazz, and acoustic gypsy-inspired grooves into a performance that feels […]
A native of Southeast Texas, Troy Kaufman (b. 1998) is already an accomplished saxophonist, arranger, and music educator. His positive experiences with music from a young age led him to study Music Education at Lamar University, and later earn a Master of Music degree in Jazz Performance from Texas State University. Troy has […]
Hailing from Austin, Texas, The Jerrells Swing Trio brings together Western Swing, Country Jazz, Rockabilly, and early Rock & Roll with a sound that feels right at home in a vintage jazz room. Led by Jeremy Slemenda of The Jerrells, the trio delivers a lively mix of guitar-driven swing, upright bass, piano, and dancehall charm. […]
Caros Amigos is the Brazilian music project of Austin-based guitarist and arranger Adam Carney. Built around the lively spirit of Brazilian choro, the group brings together bright melodies, syncopated rhythms, and the warm sound of Adam’s 7-string guitar. Formed in 2021, Caros Amigos celebrates the joy and elegance of Brazilian instrumental music with a repertoire […]
Roberto Aponte is a South Austin-born saxophonist raised in San Marcos, Texas, whose playing blends deep jazz tradition with a fresh, contemporary edge. A graduate of Texas State University’s Jazz Studies program, Roberto developed his craft under Dr. Russell Haight and drew inspiration from artists such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Thad Jones, Kenny Dorham, […]
When the lights dip low and the glassware catches gold, Rosie Flores steps into the kind of room she was born to haunt. An Austin icon with San Antonio roots, Rosie has spent more than five decades shaping American roots music. A trailblazer in rockabilly and country, she became the first Latina to chart on Billboard’s country chart, […]
Dave Lee (Trumpet) has been an active part of the Austin music scene since moving from the Pacific Northwest in 2001. A versatile freelance musician, Dave performs regularly with NAJO, Mainstream Jazz (his own big band and combo), the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra, and various jazz and pop ensembles across Austin, Houston, and surrounding areas. In addition […]