Parker Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

Oliver Rajamani performs innovative soul stirring original music adding color and passion to the diverse Texas musical landscape. Rajamani’s unique and personal sound has been drawn from the historic traditions of the Romani (Gypsy) diaspora blended in with Texas-Americana while bringing recognition to the historical Indian origins of the Romani people. He sings in languages including English, Romani, Spanish and languages of India. Rajamani’s life and music is an organic concoction of the Austin, Texas music and culture stemming from the '90's bygone golden era of the ” Live Music Capital of the World.” An Austin, Texas World Music award winner, a nominee of the 2008 US Artist Award and the 2014 nominee of the prestigious German music award “Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik Oliver Rajamani “BESTENLISTE-Vierteljahrespreis 1/2014 Weltmusik. Rajamani has toured internationally and has recorded and performed with poets and artists wide-ranging in style including Jeronimo Maya, Gypsy Kings, Willie Nelson, Edie Brickell, L. Shanker, Eric Johnson, Diane Schuur, Ustad Shujaat Khan, Ustad Aashish Khan, Glen Velez, Roby Lakatos, Jivan Gasparyan, Dotschy Reinhardt, Amati Schmitt, Paravai Munniamma, Tomasa La Macanita, Vadim Kolpakov, Tom Riepl, Lara and Reyes, Bob Livingston, Robert Bly, Coleman Barks, Paul Maar including performances for the Maharaja of Jodhpur, India, Gaj Singh II. He has been a featured artist on the NPR BBC radio, Klru PBS amongst numerous other international radio, TV stations and magazines including the Tedx platform. Rajamani is also the founding director of the annual hAmaro fest. -a festival in Austin, Texas celebrating Romani heritage while bringing recognition to the largest Romani historical archive center in Austin. 

Parker Jazz Club presents legendary trombonist, John Fedchock in this one-night-only event. The sound of his quartet is that of classic jazz at it’s finest. The group will perform music from Fedchock’s critically acclaimed recordings, spanning his four-decade career, including catchy Fedchock originals as well as his unique arrangements of jazz standards and favorites from the American songbook. Featured alongside Fedchock will be an all-star Austin rhythm section of Ryan Davis (piano), Ben Triesch (bass) and Jeremy Bruch (drums). This is a one-time event not to be missed! Fedchock’s illustrious career in jazz has spanned over four decades. Since his emergence on the scene, Fedchock has established himself as a world-class soloist, a heralded bandleader, and a GRAMMY-nominated arranger. An in-demand performer and writer in New York City, his multifaceted talents have led him to become one of NYC’s premier jazz artists. His many recordings have appeared in jazz radio’s Top Ten and in recognition of his writing skills, Fedchock is a two-time GRAMMY nominee for Instrumental Arranging. Fedchock began his career touring with the legendary Woody Herman, also serving as chief arranger for Herman's last two GRAMMY-nominated albums. He has toured with T.S. Monk, Gerry Mulligan, Louie Bellson, Jon Faddis, and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band. As a solo artist, he appears throughout the United States and abroad and has been labeled by Hot House NYC magazine as, “one of the living masters of his instrument”. “...dazzling trombone virtuosity…” -THE NEW YORK TIMES “As a soloist, Fedchock’s playing is simply phenomenal. Flawless technique, a melodic approach, and a warm, lush tone are trademarks of his improvisational style. Fedchock achieves a sense of freedom and ease in his playing that defines true artistry.” -INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE JOURNAL “...a superb trombone soloist…” - JAZZ JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL 

JIM CARUSO’S CAST PARTY BRINGS BROADWAY’S WILDEST OPEN MIC VARIETY SHOW TO AUSTIN! Get ready, Austin! Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, the legendary, star-powered open mic that has been a New York City institution for over two decades, is heading to Austin for two very special nights at Parker Jazz Club. On Wednesday/Thursday, April 8/9, audiences are invited to experience this exhilarating celebration of live performance at 7PM. Part concert, part variety show, and part anything-can-happen theatrical happening, Cast Party is where Broadway bravado, jazz virtuosity, comedy, and pure showbiz joy collide. Presiding over the festivities is the ever-charming Jim Caruso, whose quick wit, warmth, and impeccable timing keep the evening moving at a thrilling pace. Guiding the musical mayhem is his longtime collaborator, the brilliant Billy Stritch at the piano, providing the swinging heartbeat that turns spontaneous performances into showstopping moments. From seasoned theater and cabaret stars to fearless rising talents (and the occasional surprise guest), Cast Party is equal parts polished and unpredictable. One thing is guaranteed: you never know who will take the stage next—and that’s exactly the fun. 

JIM CARUSO’S CAST PARTY BRINGS BROADWAY’S WILDEST OPEN MIC VARIETY SHOW TO AUSTIN! Get ready, Austin! Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, the legendary, star-powered open mic that has been a New York City institution for over two decades, is heading to Austin for two very special nights at Parker Jazz Club. On Wednesday/Thursday, April 8/9, audiences are invited to experience this exhilarating celebration of live performance at 7PM. Part concert, part variety show, and part anything-can-happen theatrical happening, Cast Party is where Broadway bravado, jazz virtuosity, comedy, and pure showbiz joy collide. Presiding over the festivities is the ever-charming Jim Caruso, whose quick wit, warmth, and impeccable timing keep the evening moving at a thrilling pace. Guiding the musical mayhem is his longtime collaborator, the brilliant Billy Stritch at the piano, providing the swinging heartbeat that turns spontaneous performances into showstopping moments. From seasoned theater and cabaret stars to fearless rising talents (and the occasional surprise guest), Cast Party is equal parts polished and unpredictable. One thing is guaranteed: you never know who will take the stage next—and that’s exactly the fun. 

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! This show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream. Online donations welcome. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue 

Parker Jazz Club owner/musician Kris Kimura and the Ryan Davis Trio take the stage! Dubbed the "Woodwind Samurai" by Jeff Kashiwa, Kimura showcases his virtuosity on clarinets, flutes, saxophones, and even a little ukulele, trumpet, and flugelhorn—all while delivering award-winning vocals—as he explores timeless American Songbook classics. The quartet performs jazz standards inspired by legends Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Frank Sinatra, and more. Expect exceptional arrangements, engaging stories, and an unforgettable swingin' evening. The intimate venue features soft candlelight, moody lighting, and all seats facing the spectacular center stage—perfect for an evening of live jazz. This show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream. Online donations welcome. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue 

Texas Jazz Society Presents… The McCallum Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Carol Nelson, is delighted to entertain audiences at this lively annual spring show. This is an ongoing series presented by Parker Jazz Club in conjunction with the Texas Jazz Society to provide opportunities for local area high school programs to perform and raise money for their music programs. 100% of ticket sales go directly back to the high school! All of these concerts are livestreamed for family and friends for free. Please consider helping us support these fine young musicians! 

The Texas State University Jazz Studies program prides itself on providing an intensive, nurturing environment that emphasizes student-faculty interaction and encourages its diverse student population to find their own voices as performers.​ Proximity to both Austin and San Antonio enables students to pursue external performance opportunities that enhance their education. The jazz faculty comprises first-call players who help students network as they transition into a full-time careers in performance, composition, and education. The Texas State Jazz Faculty performs advanced arrangements of contemporary popular music in various styles, under the direction of Dr. Utah Hamrick. All ages welcome. 

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. 

In 2017, Monte Warden announced his new Americana project, Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few, a critically acclaimed project of all-original material showcasing Warden’s writing and vocals in the Jazz / Traditional Pop genre that Paste Magazine dubbed “The Great Americana Songbook,” while noting “Warden has created a sound that never before existed.” KUTX opined, “Imagine Gene Vincent singing Cole Porter.” The 2020 debut album received worldwide critical praise as well as first-ballot Grammy nominations in six categories, including Best Americana Album and Album of the Year. This show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream. Online donations welcome. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue 

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! This show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream. Online donations welcome. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue 

Parker Jazz Club owner/musician Kris Kimura and the Ryan Davis Trio take the stage! Dubbed the "Woodwind Samurai" by Jeff Kashiwa, Kimura showcases his virtuosity on clarinets, flutes, saxophones, and even a little ukulele, trumpet, and flugelhorn—all while delivering award-winning vocals—as he explores timeless American Songbook classics. The quartet performs jazz standards inspired by legends Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Frank Sinatra, and more. Expect exceptional arrangements, engaging stories, and an unforgettable swingin' evening. The intimate venue features soft candlelight, moody lighting, and all seats facing the spectacular center stage—perfect for an evening of live jazz. This show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream. Online donations welcome. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue 

Texas Jazz Society Presents… The LASA High School Jazz Band under the direction of Ponder East. This is an ongoing series presented by Parker Jazz Club in conjunction with the Texas Jazz Society to provide opportunities for local area high school programs to perform and raise money for their music programs. 100% of ticket sales go directly back to the high school! All of these concerts are livestreamed for family and friends for free. Please consider helping us support these fine young musicians! 

The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra led by Diego Rivera! The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra is the premier jazz ensemble of the Butler School of Music. Grounded in the jazz tradition, the ensemble prepares students for professional careers as creative and versatile musicians. Its repertoire includes landmark works from the jazz canon, innovative pieces by contemporary artists, and original compositions and arrangements by students. Through intensive rehearsal, performance, and collaboration, the UT Jazz Orchestra fosters excellence in improvisation, ensemble playing, and musical interpretation. The group performs regularly at major festivals and renowned venues, and has toured internationally throughout Europe and Japan, often sharing the stage with leading voices in jazz today. 

The Texas State University Jazz Studies program prides itself on providing an intensive, nurturing environment that emphasizes student-faculty interaction and encourages its diverse student population to find their own voices as performers.​ Proximity to both Austin and San Antonio enables students to pursue external performance opportunities that enhance their education. The jazz faculty comprises first-call players who help students network as they transition into a full-time careers in performance, composition, and education. The Texas State University Jazz Faculty performs advanced arrangements of contemporary popular music in various styles, under the direction of Dr. Utah Hamrick. All ages welcome. 

Dale Watson's Swang Thang with Twang! We had a blast the first time, so we've decided to make this a thing! Come on down and check out this fantastic show! 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. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue 

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! This show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream. Online donations welcome. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue 

Parker Jazz Club owner/musician Kris Kimura and the Ryan Davis Trio take the stage! Dubbed the "Woodwind Samurai" by Jeff Kashiwa, Kimura showcases his virtuosity on clarinets, flutes, saxophones, and even a little ukulele, trumpet, and flugelhorn—all while delivering award-winning vocals—as he explores timeless American Songbook classics. The quartet performs jazz standards inspired by legends Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Frank Sinatra, and more. Expect exceptional arrangements, engaging stories, and an unforgettable swingin' evening. The intimate venue features soft candlelight, moody lighting, and all seats facing the spectacular center stage—perfect for an evening of live jazz. This show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream. Online donations welcome. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue 

Texas Jazz Society Presents… The Temple Highlighters This is an ongoing series presented by Parker Jazz Club in conjunction with the Texas Jazz Society to provide opportunities for local area high school programs to perform and raise money for their music programs. 100% of ticket sales go directly back to the high school! All of these concerts are livestreamed for family and friends for free. Please consider helping us support these fine young musicians! The Temple Highlighters are the premier jazz ensemble at Temple High School. Temple High School is home to the oldest jazz curriculum in the Texas having been founded in 1952. In the 73-year history of the program, the Highlighters have earned local, regional, state, and national recognitions. Recent awards include National Winner (2021) and Commended (2024) in the National Jazz Honors Project, Featured Ensemble in the 14th Charles Mingus Festival (2022), and National Winner of the Perform With Mintzer Competition Sponsored by Eastman Winds (2022). The ensemble is currently under the direction of Highlighter alumnus Marcos Duran. 

The One O’Clock Lab Band, under the direction of Alan Baylock, is the premier performing ensemble of the internationally acclaimed University of North Texas jazz studies program. With an unprecedented seven Grammy Award® nominations (one or more per decade and under every director since the 70s: Lab ‘75, Lab ‘76, Lab ‘89, Lab ‘91, Lab 2009, Lab 2015) from the library of over eighty critically acclaimed recordings to date, the One O’Clock Lab Band is noted for exceptional individual musicianship and tight ensemble performance. 

Parker Jazz Club is thrilled to welcome Emmy-nominated trumpeter and Downbeat Jazz Magazine’s “2024 #1 Ranked Rising Star Male Jazz Vocalist” Benny Benack III back to our stage for a musical night celebrating the singular energy of The City That Never Sleeps: New York! Benack hosts an elegant Jazz-inspired affair highlighting songs and artists along the way that made New York City simply, the place to be. From the Café Carlyle uptown to Broadway’s theater district, from the legendary jazz clubs of 52nd Street to the historic venues of Greenwich Village and beyond, “The Magic of Manhattan” captures the sounds that have made New York City one of the most coveted destinations for music lovers around the world. Whether it’s Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” or Blossom Dearie’s ode to “Manhattan”, by the time Frank Sinatra’s iconic “New York, New York” is played by the band, audiences will feel like they just spent a night out in New York City! Recognized as a Rising Star by DownBeat Magazine and a finalist in the Thelonious Monk and Sarah Vaughan competitions, Benny brings energy, virtuosity, and charm to every performance. Don’t miss this chance to see one of jazz’s brightest talents live, in an unforgettable evening of music and mastery. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Join us at Parker Jazz Club for a night of swingin' Rat Pack music reminiscent of Las Vegas in its prime! The Copa Kings were formed out of a desire to breathe new life into some of the great jazz standards of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s. With great reverence, the band brings a unique passion, artistry, and flair to the jazz music of this period. Led by frontman Billy Murphy, the Austin-based Copa Kings pay homage to some of our country’s greatest jazz songwriters and performers, including Frank, Billie, Ella, Louis (Armstrong and Jordan), Dean, and Ray. This show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream. Online donations welcome. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue 

Texas Jazz Society Presents… The McNeil High School Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Dan Bechdolt This is an ongoing series presented by Parker Jazz Club in conjunction with the Texas Jazz Society to provide opportunities for local area high school programs to perform and raise money for their music programs. 100% of ticket sales go directly back to the high school! All of these concerts are livestreamed for family and friends for free. Please consider helping us support these fine young musicians!