Parker Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

The sensitive and sophisticated vocal stylings of Carla Helmbrecht is the perfect complement to the soulful, blues- and swing-influenced style of the Brad Leali ensemble. Not only do they explore classic jazz standards and original material, but they are able to infuse historical and modern components to their unique arrangements. This dynamic duo will be backed tonight by a world class trio with Claus Raible (piano), Andrew Griffith (drums), and Henry Beal (bass). With a unique style and sound that echo the influences of his past, Brad Leali is one of the most notable saxophonists of current times. Leali toured and recorded with numerous jazz greats, including several years with Harry Connick, Jr. and later with the Count Basie Orchestra. Leali was a standing member of the Kennedy Center Honors Band and performed for President Obama’s first inaugural celebration. He tours and is a featured soloist with the Grammy-winning musician and actor, Lyle Lovett. Brad is currently the Professor of Jazz Saxophone at the University of North Texas. “Saxophonist Brad Leali was among the most soulful and exciting I’ve heard recently.” – New York Times “His solos are sparkling and Cannonball Adderley influenced.”
– Evening Standard (London, England) Grammy-nominated singer/song-writer, Carla Helmbrecht, began her love affair with music at a young age. Her recording ONE FOR MY BABY earned a prominent position on Gavin’s Jazz Chart, while BE COOL BE KIND debuted as "the most added jazz record on radio in the nation" and received three Grammy nominations. Carla is a featured artist on numerous other recordings, television and major motion picture films. She lives in San Francisco – performing, recording, teaching. She tours nationally and internationally. “… imaginative…poetic and sophisticated…She’s hip without being frenetic, laid-back without sounding haphazard, and best of all, the lady swings without sweating…the lyric writer’s best friend.” – Harvey Siders, JazzTimes “She exudes warmth in spades…An unusually gifted vocalist, impeccable phrasing…steeped in a swinging jazz sensibility that reminds me of Mel Torme….” – Carol Archer, R&R Magazine

Nat "King" Cole was an American singer, jazz pianist, and actor. Cole's career as a jazz and pop vocalist started in the late 1930s and spanned almost three decades where he found success and recorded over 100 songs that became hits on the pop charts. Join Kris Kimura and the Parker Jazz Club House band as they explore the music performed by Nat "King" Cole. This will be an evening of some of his biggest hits--as well as tunes that weren't huge commercial hits, but fantastic music regardless! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue

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. 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

Under the direction of Diego Rivera, Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, the Austin Youth Jazz Orchestra (AYJO) showcases some of the most talented young jazz musicians in Central Texas. Rooted in the rich traditions of Swing, the Blues, and Jazz culture, AYJO offers students dynamic performance opportunities, mentorship from leading artists, and a vibrant community dedicated to musical excellence.

Join host and ACT founder Stuart Moulton as he welcomes a star-studded cast to wrap up Austin Cabaret Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season! Paying tribute to their favorite artists over our last quarter decade, we welcome Sue Bilich, Ann Richards, Cathie Sheridan, Josh Wechsler, Milaka Falk...and more! Plus some favorite moments, songs, and inside scoop from Stuart himself! This will be a party not-to-be-missed, so come support the only year-round, professionally producing cabaret in Texas--Austin Cabaret Theatre!--at our beautiful home, Parker Jazz Club!

Join the Parker Jazz Club House Band with special guests as they explore some of Duke Ellington's timeless compositions! They'll be swinging classics like "Take the A Train" and "In a Mellow Tone" as well as playing some of the most beautiful Ellington/Strayhorn ballads like "A Prelude to a Kiss" or "In My Solitude." They'd love to play some of Duke's music for you, so come on down! 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

Back by popular demand at Parker Jazz Club, Aubrey Logan and Her Little Big Band hit the stage May 20 with all the fun, swagger, brass, and bold energy you love. It’s the same big band punch and those sassy, world-class players, reimagined into a tighter, high-octane show that lets Aubrey’s signature sound and playful attitude take center stage. This time she'll be featuring special guest trumpeter/crooner and illustrious artist Ilya Serov, with a brand new set full of surprises, style, and serious musical firepower. It may not quite be Memorial Day, but it will absolutely be a memorable one. Don’t miss this electrifying evening!

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 Bowie High School Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jennifer Hanford. 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!

Parker Jazz Club presents a special program celebrating the witty, wonderful music of American composer Cole Porter. Enjoy an intimate evening of charming compositions by Porter as performed by the Parker House Band: Ryan Davis (piano), Ben Triesch (bass), Jeremy Bruch (drums), and Kris Kimura (woodwinds/vocals), featuring the lovely Jennifer Johnson (vocals). With lighting and sound engineer Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue

Let Emilie-Claire Barlow and her stellar band transport you with an evening of songbook classics, rhythmic bossa novas, elegant ballads, and French chanson, re-imagined in her distinctive style. In this new show, she presents some of her favourite pieces from La plus belle saison, her most recent project, a love letter to Québec and the soundtrack to a new chapter in her life. Emilie-Claire Barlow’s generosity on stage, combined with the remarkable chemistry she has with her musicians, makes every performance a truly unique and unforgettable experience. This is a perfect opportunity to discover (or rediscover) this exceptional artist, full of charm, humour, sophistication and a voice of unforgettable beauty. Emilie-Claire Barlow is not only an exceptional singer, but also a talented arranger, producer, and band leader. With over 500 million online streams and an impressive discography of 14 albums, she has made a significant imprint on the Canadian music scene, receiving numerous awards including one Félix and two JUNO Awards. Please note: Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue

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

Cedar Creek High Jazz Ensemble The Cedar Creek High School Jazz Ensemble is an award-winning big band from Cedar Creek, TX. Featuring 19 students, the group explores everything from Duke Ellington classics to modern-day fusion. Dedicated to the art of swing and the thrill of live performance, they are proud to feature trumpeter Hannibal Lokumbe as a guest artist through the timeless language of jazz. Savoy Big Band The musicians of the Savoy Big Band are a diverse group of professional musicians, music educators, and part-time players from the Austin area joined in common cause to make great music in the tradition of what jazz historians refer to as the Swing Era—a time from the 1930s to 1950s when Big Bands were the popular groups of the day. We perform in the tradition of the great bands such as Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Artie Shaw. Our goal is simple: to get your feet tapping and have you humming melodies when you leave a performance. 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 live-streamed for family and friends for free. Please consider helping us support these fine young musicians!

piano & vocals - Rique Pantoja sax / flute - Jake Lampe bass - Eli Menezes guitar - Marco Antonio Santos drums - Adriano Santos •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Rique Pantoja is a celebrated Brazilian jazz pianist, composer, and educator now based in Austin, Texas. Rique has performed with icons like Chet Baker, Carlos Santana, Gloria Estefan and Brazilian pop legends Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Ivan Lins and Djavan. Known for his innovative jazz style, rich harmonic textures, and global collaborations, Rique is a standout voice in today’s music world.

Champian Fulton is a rare artist equally at home as a pianist and vocalist, bringing a deeply authentic voice to the jazz tradition. Raised in a musical family and performing professionally since childhood, she has gone on to release more than 20 albums and appear on stages in over 25 countries, earning acclaim for her soulful sound and magnetic presence. For this special evening, Fulton presents music from her latest album "At Home," joined by an exceptional quartet featuring Swedish saxophonist Klas Lindquist. Blending expressive vocals, swinging piano, and effortless chemistry, the performance feels intimate, lyrical, and alive in the moment.

Mr. Bill Charlap will grace Parker Jazz Club's stage along with David Wong on bass and Dennis Mackrel on drums this special evening. Grammy Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time, from Wynton Marsalis and Tony Bennett to Phil Woods and Ron Carter. He is acclaimed for his interpretations of the American Popular Songbook and has recorded albums featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichael, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Duke Ellington. Since 1997, he has led the Bill Charlap Trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. The trio earned Grammy nominations for Uptown Downtown (Impulse!/Verve), Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein (Blue Note) and The Bill Charlap Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note). Their 2016 recording, Notes from New York (Impulse!/Verve) earned a five-star review in Downbeat, which hailed it as “a masterclass in class.” The trio’s most recent release, Street of Dreams marks their return to the Blue Note label. The Bill Charlap Trio tours all over the world and New York engagements include regular appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and the Village Vanguard.

In his acclaimed 25-year musical career, vocalist Kenny Williams has lit up stages nationally and internationally, and spent nearly a decade performing on Broadway in New York City, making his Broadway debut in Disney’s hit musical The Lion King. A tornado of talent and charisma, Williams possesses an impressive vocal range and a light-from-within aura. The Austin native studied voice at the University of Texas, and cut his teeth as an actor and an entertainer in clubs on the city’s famed 6th Street and at ZACH Theatre. Williams was born to entertain, and his star shines brightly. He is a truly gifted vocalist, while his spirit, energy, and passion will bring you back for more. 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