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 […]
Piano Mandy is a veteran Central Texas pianist and vocalist known for her sophisticated, “jazzed-up” interpretations of classic and contemporary favorites.
Brother Magnum is a powerhouse vocalist, guitarist, and bandleader from Austin, Texas, best known as the dynamic frontman of Dysfunkshun Junkshun. With a voice that blends raw soul, gritty blues, and undeniable funk, Brother Magnum commands the stage with a magnetic presence that has made him a fixture in the Texas music scene. Born and raised in […]
Trevor Gonzalez is a saxophonist based in San Marcos, Texas, currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Jazz Performance at Texas State University under the mentorship of Professor Joel Frahm. He previously earned his Bachelor’s degree from the same institution. Musically versatile and stylistically fluid, Trevor draws inspiration from a wide range of traditions. He performs […]
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 […]
Swing 512 is an Austin-based gypsy jazz (jazz manouche / hot club jazz) ensemble inspired by the fast-swinging, acoustic sound pioneered in 1930s Paris by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. The band features violinist Liz Mallett, guitarists Matt Montoya and Saul Hernandez, and upright bassist Derek Thigpen—classically trained musicians who bring fiery improvisation, tight ensemble […]
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 […]
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 […]