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. 

Parker Jazz Club is happy to present Chuck Redd! Mr. Redd will be joined by our very own Ryan Davis Trio. You won't want to miss this exciting show! Chuck Redd is an acclaimed jazz musician recognized globally for his performances on drums and vibraphone. He began his career at 21 with guitarist Charlie Byrd’s trio and The Great Guitars, and has since toured extensively across Europe and Japan with notable ensembles such as the Barney Kessel Trio and the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra. Redd served as Artist-In-Residence at The Smithsonian Jazz Café and is currently the Artistic Director of The Oregon Festival of American Music. He has been featured at major jazz festivals and events like The Roswell Jazz Festival and The Monty Alexander Jazz Festival. Redd has played alongside many jazz greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Tormé, and Jeff Hamilton. He has also performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the White House. His work has been praised for its vigor, melodiousness, and blues spirit. With over 85 recordings to his name, including collaborations with Gene Bertoncini, George Mraz, and Houston Person, Redd continues to lead his own groups and tour internationally. He has also been recognized for his contributions to jazz education, having taught at The University of Maryland School of Music for 12 years. 

Parker Jazz Club is thrilled to welcome Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III back to our stage to celebrate his album release "This is the Life!" Benny will grace the stage joined by his quintet featuring Diego Rivera on saxophone, Ross Margitza on piano, Brandon Guerra on drums, and James Suter on bass. Benny has quickly emerged as one of the leading voices of his generation, headlining clubs and festivals worldwide. A rare double threat, he dazzles on trumpet—channeling legends from Freddie Hubbard to Louis Armstrong—and delivers sly, expressive post-Sinatra vocals that captivate audiences. His critically acclaimed albums, including "A Lot of Livin’ to Do" (2020) featuring Christian McBride, and "Third Time’s the Charm" (2023), showcase his versatility and artistry, earning millions of streams and chart success. Benny has also collaborated with the Grammy Award–winning "8-Bit Big Band" and toured with "Postmodern Jukebox," while appearances on fellow superstar Emmet Cohen’s "Emmet’s Place" and a residency at Smalls Jazz Club have brought his talent to fans around the globe. 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 

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 

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 

Join the Parker Jazz Club House Band with special guests as they explore some of Duke Ellington's timeless compositions! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

Tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds teams up with powerhouse organist Chris Hazelton to deliver a hard-swinging night of music in the classic organ quartet format. Joined by the soulful guitar stylings of David Rourke and the impeccable groove of drummer Rudy Petschauer, this group brings a perfect blend of grit, swing, and soul to the stage. The chemistry between Weeds’ robust, lyrical tenor sound and Hazelton’s deep-pocket Hammond organ playing makes for an irresistible combination that channels the golden era of jazz organ groups. Audiences can expect a dynamic program filled with blues-drenched originals, cleverly arranged standards, and a surprising twist: reimagined versions of songs from Huey Lewis and the News’ iconic Sports album from 1983. Whether diving into a greasy shuffle, stretching out on a ballad, or giving new life to a pop classic, this quartet’s energy and musicality promise a performance that is both steeped in tradition and refreshingly inventive. 

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 

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 

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 

Wycliffe Gordon Wycliffe Gordon experiences an impressive career touring the world performing to great acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Last year, Jazz Journalists Association named him 2022 “Trombonist of the Year” for the record-breaking 15th time, and he’s topped Downbeat Critics Poll for “Best Trombone” for an unprecedented six times (2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013 & 2012). Recent awards include the “Louie Award”, the International Trombone Award and the Satchmo Award, among others. Wycliffe is a prolific recording artist and is extremely popular for his unmatched signature sound, plunger technique and unique vocals. He can be heard on hundreds of recordings, soundtracks, live DVD’s and documentaries, and has an extensive catalog of original compositions that span the various timbres of jazz and chamber music. His arrangement of the theme song to NPR’s “All Things Considered” is heard daily across the globe. In addition to a successful solo career, Gordon tours regularly leading the International All Stars performing at festivals and performing arts centers worldwide. Gordon is also one of America’s most persuasive and committed music educators and is highly sought after as a clinician and guest speaker. Wycliffe Gordon is a Yamaha Performing Artist and has his own line of Wycliffe Gordon Pro Signature Mouthpieces by Pickett Brass. Visit www.wycliffegordon.com. 

"Getting older is the natural process of aging, which involves gradual physical and mental changes, an increased risk of disease, and life transitions like retirement. While it can bring challenges, aging is also associated with advantages like increased wisdom, experience, and emotional intelligence. There are many ways to approach aging positively, such as embracing change, staying physically and mentally active, and challenging negative assumptions about growing older. " I don't know if I'm getting wiser... but it has sure been a fun ride so far! Join Kris Kimura as he reflects on getting older with music and stories... backed by the Ryan Davis Trio and featuring special guests. 

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. 

A Night to be Thankful For Before the season of shopping lists and sugar cookies takes over, unwind with an evening of genre-bending brilliance from Aubrey Logan. Her Slightly Bigger than Average Band brings the unmatched energy, while Aubrey brings the heart, the laughs, and the kind of musical daring that turns a night out into a memory. Warm up your November with a show that swings, surprises, and satisfies from the very first note. You’ll be thankful you did. 

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 

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 

As part of our Limited Summer Series, Parker Jazz Club welcomes the infamous and outrageous Monster Big Band to perform on our stage for one night of absolute big band mayhem! While the Monster Big Band has a monthly residency at the iconic Elephant Room, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to unleash the beast in our basement! Come see and hear what we're sure will be a great time! The Monster Big Band is a collection of some of the finest jazz and commercial musicians from the Austin area. Members of the local area bands Mingo Fishtrap, Los Jazz Vatos, The Lucky Strikes, The Atlantics, Duck Soup, Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes, The Stingers and The Scabs come together to play hard driving swing with an attitude. Sit back, strap in, and enjoy the wall of sound that is the Monster Big Band !!! 

Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and saxophonist Curtis Stigers burst onto the scene in 1991 with his multi-platinum debut album, which featured worldwide hits like "I Wonder Why," "You're All That Matters to Me," and "Never Saw a Miracle." Over the years, he’s built an extraordinary career, recording for the "Bodyguard" soundtrack, collaborating with icons like Gene Harris and Rod Stewart, and co-writing and performing "This Life," the Emmy-nominated theme for the hit TV series "Sons of Anarchy." Now, Stigers returns with "Songs From My Kitchen, Volume 1", an intimate and soulful project born out of his livestream performances during lockdown. Featuring Grammy-nominated jazz and soul keyboardist Larry Goldings and highly acclaimed trumpeter John “Scrapper” Sneider, Curtis presents stripped-down acoustic interpretations of his own songs alongside carefully curated covers. The performance captures Stigers at his most personal and heartfelt. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience his signature blend of jazz, pop, soul, and storytelling in an unforgettable live performance. 

Stephane Wrembel stands as one of the world's most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of jazz, gypsy swing and world music enchanting audiences across the globe with his unique sound. Wrembel is also a highly respected composer. His original compositions have graced the acclaimed films Midnight in Paris ("Bistro Fada"), Vicky Cristina Barcelona ("Big Brother") and Rifkin’s Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris won the Grammy Award® for "Best Compilation Soundtrack." At the 2012 Academy Awards®, Wrembel was handpicked by renowned composer Hans Zimmer to join his "All Star Band" performing alongside luminaries like Esperanza Spalding, Pharrell, and Shelia E. With an already impressive discography of 19 albums released under his name and the pseudonym, The Django Experiment, Wrembel recently released a triptych-- 3 CDs entitled Phase 1, 2 and 3--recorded with his band and Canadian improvisational pianist Jean-Michel Pilc. Released in April of 2024, the triptych has received glowing press in Downbeat, Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, New York Jazz Record and more. Wrembel’s collaborations with other top musicians such as mandolinist David Grisman and Grammy Award®-winning guitarist Raul Midon highlight his remarkable versatility. Additionally, Wrembel is a dedicated musical director and educator. Since 2003, he has curated the Django a Gogo Music Festival, a celebrated week-long event honoring the Sinti guitar style, held in Maplewood, New Jersey, and in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Town Hall and featuring series of master guitar classes. Wrembel has shared the stage with legends including Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, The Roots, Medeski Martin & Wood, Me’shell Ndegeocello, John Scofield, Larry Keel, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Sam Bush. His performances on NPR’s prestigious Mountain Stage and the syndicated radio show Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour further showcase his diverse talent. His performances transcend genre boundaries, offering something different to every music enthusiast. As he himself puts it, “I just play my own music. It’s not only for the rock music lover, the Django Reinhardt lover or jazz lover. It’s for the music lover.” Don’t miss your chance to see Stephane Wrembel live with his world-class band, featuring Josh Kaye on guitar and oud, and Ari Folman-Cohen on bass. Quotes: “…a revelation.” –Rolling Stone “Stephane Wrembel just might be the greatest acoustic guitarist alive.”—The Aquarian “Stephane Wrembel repeatedly soars whether performing his own music or classics by Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington.”—San Diego Union Tribune MORE INFO: www.stephanewrembel.com https://www.facebook.com/StephaneWrembel/ https://www.youtube.com/c/StephaneWrembelOfficial https://www.instagram.com/stephanewrembel/ 

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. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music 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! Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

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 

NORI featuring Carolyn Trowbridge NORI is a genre-bending jazz band featuring Akina Adderley on vocals (granddaughter of jazz legend Nat Adderley), Erik Telford on trumpet, Nick Litterski on keys, Aaron Allen on upright bass, and Andy Beaudoin on drums. Festival Peak describes Nori as “a five-person gift from Austin, TX.” Their most recent album Walking Foot has received much critical acclaim including an Editor’s Choice for best albums in 2025 in Jazzwise magazine and a declaration by Paris Move – “This is not just an album; it is an offering of vision, soul, and intellect, likely to be referenced and revered for years to come.” Austin Music Award-nominated multi-instrumental musician, performer, and composer, Carolyn Trowbridge is an energetic, multifaceted artist. Her innovative fluency with her craft creates sonic experiences, fueled by a zealous passion for all things “sound.” She has recorded, collaborated, and performed with several well-known artists including Grammy Award nominees Black Pumas, Adrian Quesada, Graham Reynolds, Alex Coke, Star Parks, Hard Proof, Mike Portnoy, and many more. Join us for this special evening where NORI shares the stage with one-of-a-kind artist Carolyn Trowbridge. 

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. 

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. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue