The Violet Crown Affair unites the soulful voice of the cello with the rare harp guitar, creating music that feels both timeless and new. Their repertoire spans continents—tangos from Argentina, ballads from Mexico, choros from Brazil, dances from Ireland and Spain, and beyond—each piece infused with elegance, fire, and heart. https://youtu.be/DlmHXuhS6-o?si=JMSB4fTLVzykaCH2
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 […]
Luke Allen is 25 and already sounds like he stepped out of a smoke-curled jukebox in 1958. Based in Austin, Texas, Luke has carved out a name for himself as both a dynamic jazz trumpeter and a velvet-voiced vocalist, blending classic swing-era charm with the spark of a modern bandstand. His performances carry that rare […]
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 […]
Piano Mandy is a veteran Central Texas pianist and vocalist known for her sophisticated, “jazzed-up” interpretations of classic and contemporary favorites.