https://youtu.be/ETQ7d5FCE64?si=_2xe_0zn899eBYX8 Multi-instrumentalist and composer Zack Varner remains in constant demand on the stage and in the studio. His quartet has performed at the international Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Santo Domingo Jazz Festivals. In his home city of Austin, Texas, he has performed showcases at the Uplift Jazz Festival and the South by Southwest Music […]
David Chao – Piano Eric Hargett – Soprano/Tenor Saxophone Ben Triesch – Double Bass Danny Sanchez – Drums In a crazy journey to become a jazz pianist – I’ve been a theoretical particle physicist and a healthcare entrepreneur – I’ve realized that we’re into music for much more than an “upbeat tune” or a “catchy […]
Swing 512 is a gypsy jazz/”hot jazz” band from Austin, Texas, in the style of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli. The band was put together by violinist Liz Mallett, guitarists Matt Montoya and Saul Hernandez, and upright bassist Derek Thigpen, all of whom came from classical backgrounds before discovering an interest in jazz. Swing 512’s […]
Lee “Sparky” Thomason, a versatile musician from Rockdale, Texas, is a force in the jazz world. As a trumpeter, composer, arranger, and educator, he has graced stages with renowned ensembles like The Temple Jazz Orchestra, Tonic Big Band, and the N.O.W. Jazz Orchestra. His compositions and arrangements have been performed by bands nationwide, from high […]
Anthony Basini is a true musical chameleon, effortlessly transitioning between guitar, vocals, and the composer’s desk. His journey as a performer has taken him across the United States, where he’s shared the stage with legendary bands like The Bret Michaels Band, Apocalyptica, and the enigmatic Angel Vivaldi. A product of rigorous musical training at esteemed […]
The Jerrells bring a high-energy performance to a wide range of American roots music. https://youtu.be/2gn0cCWBjvo?si=wPCFe_QzrkMATb57
A night of Gypsy Jazz, western swing and more ! https://youtu.be/FQ7gS8DNHug?si=zMKAtZRbQAalNrLC
Austin-based Jazz saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader Colin Houlihan has worked as a sideman, https://youtu.be/QAx63KG9caA?si=uqE14DYxz2T8nztz , session musician and live theatre performer, always artfully melding his passion for jazz with a variety of genres and influences. He began his professional music career in 2015 as a part of the award-winning, New Orleans-inspired Big Wy’s Brass […]
J https://youtu.be/WzFWsHUX4XY?si=e95I4ExdkYnnThVq oshua Alderete, a dedicated musician and bandleader, proudly calls Pasadena, Texas his home. With a deep love music, Joshua has spent over 15 years honing his craft. Over the last 12 years, he has immersed himself in the rich musical landscape of the Southwest Texas Area, where he serves as a full time […]
Based out of Austin, Texas, S7VEN plays a variety of styles from the different eras of jazz/pop/rock. S7VEN’s broad repertoire extends from Pat Metheny to the Yellowjackets to Harry Styles and Bill Withers to Eric Clapton and Tom Petty. Whatever your tastes, we’ve got something for you! https://youtu.be/eCt0f-O1BsU?si=MZ_2Dcb9E1yhKOtg