New Orleans Night! A Mardi Gras Party with the Parker House Band & Friends

New Orleans Night! A Mardi Gras Party with the Parker House Band & Friends

Fri, Jan 16

Mardi Gras and the music of New Orleans is alive and well at Parker Jazz Club on Friday nights! Come celebrate the weekend with Kris Kimura, Ryan Davis, Ben Triesch, Jeremy Bruch, Brad Scheele, Erik Telford, and friends! Featuring classic New Orleans tunes from the traditional to the funky! We're following in the footsteps of our dear friends at Jazz, TX (San Antonio) and hoping to start our own New Orleans tradition at Parker! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Kris Kimura Quartet

Kris Kimura Quartet

Sat, Jan 17

Parker Jazz Club Owner/musician Kris Kimura and the Ryan Davis Trio take the stage! Dubbed the "Woodwind Samurai" by Jeff Kashiwa, Kimura plays clarinets, flutes, saxophones, and even a little ukulele, trumpet, and flugelhorn! His award winning vocals are featured while he explores the timeless music of the American Songbook. Think Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra... This is the "house band" and is sure to entertain with jazz standards, wonderful arrangements, ridiculous stories, and a whole lotta fun. THIS will be a swingin' affair! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Kris Kimura Presents: The Music of Chet Baker

Kris Kimura Presents: The Music of Chet Baker

Tue, Jan 20

Kris Kimura and the Parker House Band are proud to present a new show paying homage to one of the most iconic and original jazz artists in history. Legendary vocalist and trumpet Chet Baker left an indelible mark on the music industry, recording over 100 albums in his four-decade career. His unique sound and personality inspired future generations of musicians in a way few artists have. Kris Kimura and his world-class quartet will explore favorites from Chet's vast discography, including songs from "Chet Sings!" and "Chet Baker Sings and Plays." Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Ryan Davis Trio featuring Special Guest

Ryan Davis Trio featuring Special Guest

Wed, Jan 21

The Ryan Davis Trio plays classic jazz and Great American Songbook selections, including modern works but also stretching back through the post-bop, cool jazz, and traditional jazz genres, trying to build on the musical language that has been left for us, and attempting to introduce a new audience to these great tunes. “Ultimately though, we are trying to groove, to find a connection on a more fundamental, human level, and move the audience with us,” says Davis. Pianist, composer, and arranger Davis leads the ensemble, with Jeremy Bruch on drums and Ben Triesch on bass. Specific artists that have influenced the sound of the group include Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Ellis Marsalis, Tamir Hendelman, Bill Charlap, Errol Garner, George Shearing, Red Garland, and many others. 

Parker Jazz Club Presents: Jazzmeia Horn

Parker Jazz Club Presents: Jazzmeia Horn

Residency

Thu, Jan 22

Named by her jazz loving grandmother, Jazzmeia Horn was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1991. She grew up in a close church-going family singing gospel music. Ms. Horn graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, which was attended by other great artists such as Roy Hargrove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu. In 2009, she enrolled at The School of Jazz at The New School in New York City. Ms. Horn won the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition and, shortly after, was signed by Concord Records. In 2017, she released her debut album, "A Social Call," which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Ms. Horn continued to tour nationally and internationally, honing her vocal, performance, and writing skills to get across her message about the global need for love and social change in the world. In 2019, she released "Love and Liberation," which also received a Grammy nomination. The following year, she published her book "Strive From Within: The Jazzmeia Horn Approach" while recording her big band album "Dear Love." "Dear Love," an album of encouragement through poetry and spoken word addressing the aspects of her community, her love and herself, was released in September 2021. While performing and writing, Ms. Horn teaches students and conducts outreach programs across the globe through The Jazz Horn International Vocal Initiative. 

New Orleans Night! A Mardi Gras Party with the Parker House Band & Friends

New Orleans Night! A Mardi Gras Party with the Parker House Band & Friends

Fri, Jan 23

Mardi Gras and the music of New Orleans is alive and well at Parker Jazz Club on Friday nights! Come celebrate the weekend with Kris Kimura, Ryan Davis, Ben Triesch, Jeremy Bruch, Brad Scheele, Erik Telford, and friends! Featuring classic New Orleans tunes from the traditional to the funky! We're following in the footsteps of our dear friends at Jazz, TX (San Antonio) and hoping to start our own New Orleans tradition at Parker! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Kris Kimura Quartet

Kris Kimura Quartet

Sat, Jan 24

Parker Jazz Club Owner/musician Kris Kimura and the Ryan Davis Trio take the stage! Dubbed the "Woodwind Samurai" by Jeff Kashiwa, Kimura plays clarinets, flutes, saxophones, and even a little ukulele, trumpet, and flugelhorn! His award winning vocals are featured while he explores the timeless music of the American Songbook. Think Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra... This is the "house band" and is sure to entertain with jazz standards, wonderful arrangements, ridiculous stories, and a whole lotta fun. THIS will be a swingin' affair! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Parker Jazz Club Presents... Naama

Parker Jazz Club Presents... Naama

Tue, Jan 27

New York City vocalist Naama invites audiences to journey through the dreamy soundscape of her latest album, "Dream with Me." Known for her elegant velvety voice, Naama and her band create a mesmerizing performance that transports listeners to a world of emotion and imagination. Each concert is a celebration of human connection, exploring the concept of dreams, big, small, sweet and those that will never come true. Naama and the band promise an unforgettable evening of music that inspires and uplifts! Inspired by the emotionally direct compositions of Rodgers and Hart, Fields and Hugh, Cole Porter and other great composers and lyricists of the 1930s and ‘40s, Naama has established herself as a prominent voice in the New York City jazz scene. Possessed with an urbane and elegant sound, Naama's sensitive interpretation and crisp phrasing have become recognizable elements of her signature style and timeless appeal. An honest and poignant performer, Naama has appeared in celebrated festivals and acclaimed jazz venues domestically and internationally. To learn more about Naama, visit her website- http://www.naamasings.com/ 

Parker Jazz Club Presents... Dale Watson's Swang Thang with Twang!

Parker Jazz Club Presents... Dale Watson's Swang Thang with Twang!

Thu, Jan 29

Dale Watson's Swang Thang with Twang! We are so excited to bring this FANTASTIC concept to our stage. This is the first of what I hope will be MANY shows by the Legendary Dale Watson at Parker! Dale Watson is an award-winning hardest working real country musician and producer who has been creating music and performing live for over 40 years. He has shared the stage with such icons as Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, just to name a few. He has been seen on David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Austin City Limits, but most of the time, he is touring the world, killing it for his fans, keeping the country music roots sound alive. With over 30 albums and singles, Dale knows his way around the recording studio, which is why he built Wat-sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, complete with the 1937 board from Sun Studio. 

New Orleans Night! A Mardi Gras Party with the Parker House Band & Friends

New Orleans Night! A Mardi Gras Party with the Parker House Band & Friends

Fri, Jan 30

Mardi Gras and the music of New Orleans is alive and well at Parker Jazz Club on Friday nights! Come celebrate the weekend with Kris Kimura, Ryan Davis, Ben Triesch, Jeremy Bruch, Brad Scheele, Erik Telford, and friends! Featuring classic New Orleans tunes from the traditional to the funky! We're following in the footsteps of our dear friends at Jazz, TX (San Antonio) and hoping to start our own New Orleans tradition at Parker! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Kris Kimura Quartet

Kris Kimura Quartet

Sat, Jan 31

Parker Jazz Club Owner/musician Kris Kimura and the Ryan Davis Trio take the stage! Dubbed the "Woodwind Samurai" by Jeff Kashiwa, Kimura plays clarinets, flutes, saxophones, and even a little ukulele, trumpet, and flugelhorn! His award winning vocals are featured while he explores the timeless music of the American Songbook. Think Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra... This is the "house band" and is sure to entertain with jazz standards, wonderful arrangements, ridiculous stories, and a whole lotta fun. THIS will be a swingin' affair! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Parker Presents: The Return of Ari Hoenig!

Parker Presents: The Return of Ari Hoenig!

Tue, Feb 03

Ari Hoenig Trio The Ari Hoenig trio formed in 2020 during the Covid pandemic. Ari met Gadi Lehavi and Ben Tiberio separately but around the same time. Ari was in search of a new group. Hailed as a genius by legends such as Chick Corea and Ravi Coltrane, pianist Gadi Lehavi is proving to be one of the leading voices in jazz.Bassist and composer Ben Tiberio has spent the past decade making an indelible mark on New York City’s dynamic jazz scene. Ari put together these two young talents and listened. Pleased with the results, the band soon formed and developed musically together. They released Golden Treasures in 2022 and Tea for Three in 2024, both on Fresh Sound records.This stunning trio continues to wow audiences nationally and internationally. They give concerts, masterclasses and often do school residencies. Their collaborative efforts not only showcase their growth as musicians but also reflect Ari’s ongoing ability as a bandleader to form and nurture groups that perform his innovative music. 

Celebrating Sinatra! with the Bryan Anthony Quartet

Celebrating Sinatra! with the Bryan Anthony Quartet

Wed, Feb 04

Join us monthly as we “Celebrate Sinatra.” Every month will we will be bringing you a new show with hits you’ll remember as well as a deep dive into the Sinatra songbook with stories and anecdotes surrounding the songs and recordings. Charismatic crooner Bryan Anthony keeps the legacy of the Great Gentlemen of Song (especially Sinatra) alive and well in his immensely satisfying and sweetly nostalgic performances. A veteran vocalist of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Anthony provides stunning homages to the Swing Era for contemporary audiences. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Eddie Durham All-Star Big Band

Eddie Durham All-Star Big Band

Thu, Feb 05

Join us for an evening celebrating the life of Eddie Durham! This will be a stellar big band including members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, and Harry Connick, Jr's Big Band with local luminaries filling out the sections. This will most definitely be a swingin' affair! 

New Orleans Night! A Mardi Gras Party with the Parker House Band & Friends

New Orleans Night! A Mardi Gras Party with the Parker House Band & Friends

Fri, Feb 06

Mardi Gras and the music of New Orleans is alive and well at Parker Jazz Club on Friday nights! Come celebrate the weekend with Kris Kimura, Ryan Davis, Ben Triesch, Jeremy Bruch, Brad Scheele, Erik Telford, and friends! Featuring classic New Orleans tunes from the traditional to the funky! We're following in the footsteps of our dear friends at Jazz, TX (San Antonio) and hoping to start our own New Orleans tradition at Parker! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Masters and Apprentice: Doug Lawrence, Mike Smith, and Kris Kimura (the apprentice!)

Masters and Apprentice: Doug Lawrence, Mike Smith, and Kris Kimura (the apprentice!)

Sat, Feb 07

Parker Jazz Club is gearing up for a memorable celebration as we honor the great tradition of the Master/Apprentice relationship in jazz saxophone! Prepare for an extraordinary evening featuring renowned Tenor Saxophone Master Doug Lawrence (Count Basie) and Alto Saxophone Master Mike Smith (Frank Sinatra) alongside the eternal apprentice of all things woodwind Kris Kimura. "I built the club so that I could bring all of my heroes in to play... this night will be special because I get to join them on stage! If for no other reason, folks should come just to see me hold on for dear life as I play music with two of my absolute saxophone heroes!" ... Kris Kimura Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Jennifer's 2nd Annual ANTI-Valentine's Day Show: Down with Love

Jennifer's 2nd Annual ANTI-Valentine's Day Show: Down with Love

Thu, Feb 12

Whether you are single, divorced, or just don’t like gooey Valentine's Day romance, this show is for you. This show celebrates songs about love lost representing the 5 stages of a break up. The Inaugural Anti-Valentine's Day show sold out quickly last year... so get your tickets soon! Join us for this emotional rollercoaster! 

Aubrey Logan and her Slightly Bigger than Average Band: Valentine Show

Aubrey Logan and her Slightly Bigger than Average Band: Valentine Show

Fri, Feb 13

Spend Valentine Friday with Aubrey Logan as she returns to Parker Jazz Club on February 13 for an evening that leans into the warm romance of the season without ever losing its cool. The night before Valentine’s Day, Parker turns into a place where music feels a little more intimate and Aubrey’s vocals will remind you why you fell in love. She brings a bouquet of brass to the evening with her six-piece horn section and a rhythm section that dares the horns to keep up. Lovers welcome. Singles encouraged. Vibes guaranteed. A perfect way to kick off a love-soaked weekend in Austin. 

Our Funny Valentine Show

Our Funny Valentine Show

Sat, Feb 14

My funny Valentine, Sweet comic Valentine...You make me smile with my heart...Your looks are laughable, Unphotographable...Yet you're my favorite work of art... Fall in love with the Parker House Band! Our Funny Valentine Show is a live jazz playlist of love songs for the ages, featuring romantic Ryan Davis on piano, bold Ben Triesch on bass, joyous Jeremy Bruch on drums, and charismatic Kris Kimura on woodwinds and vocals, with a special sweetheart appearance by vocalist Jennifer Johnson. We’ll serenade and romance you all night, whether it’s your first date or your 50th, a friend date, a much-deserved date with yourself, or a rare kid-free evening out on the town for a couple of starry-eyed parents.