The Music of Duke Ellington

The Music of Duke Ellington

Tue, Feb 11

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 

Parker Jazz Club Presents... Helen Sung

Parker Jazz Club Presents... Helen Sung

Wed, Feb 12

Return to Austin: Helen Sung's Live Wire Quartet Debuts at Parker Jazz Club! Virtuoso pianist, composer, and Guggenheim Fellow Helen Sung makes her compelling debut at Parker presenting JazzPlasticity with her Live Wire Quartet. The Houston native comes from New York City to bring an innovative project born at Columbia University's prestigious Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute, where she served as the first-ever Jazz Artist-in-Residence. Through intimate dialogue with Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientists, Sung crafted compositions of profound emotional resonance that celebrate the depths of human consciousness and connection -- a collection of original music and arrangements inspired by bird song, the electric dance of neurons, and the wonders of our shared humanity. A graduate of University of Texas, Sung's own evolutionary journey from classical pianist to jazz virtuoso mirrors the very neural plasticity her music explores – a testament to the brain's extraordinary capacity for transformation. Join us for this Texas homecoming, an incredible evening of interplay revealing new possibilities bridging brain science and improvisatory musical expression at the intersection of mind and music. Helen Sung's Live Wire Quartet with: John Ellis, sax/flute Jonathon Muir-Scott, bass Ofri Nehemya, drums 

Jennifer's Inaugural ANTI-Valentine's Day Show

Jennifer's Inaugural ANTI-Valentine's Day Show

Thu, Feb 13

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. Join us for this emotional rollercoaster! 

Our Funny Valentine Show

Our Funny Valentine Show

Fri, 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. 

Our Funny Valentine Show

Our Funny Valentine Show

Sat, Feb 15

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. 

Art Beat Tap Festival 2025 6pm Show

Art Beat Tap Festival 2025 6pm Show

Sun, Feb 16

6:00pm Show Step into an evening of rhythm, connection, and celebration at Love Notes, the signature 6 PM concert of the Art Beat Tap Festival. This heartwarming performance unites the vibrant energy of our community performers with the extraordinary talent of our guest artists, creating a dynamic and soulful tribute to the art of tap dance. Through captivating choreography and heartfelt improvisation, Love Notes explores the themes of love, joy, and the universal language of rhythm. Witness the transformative power of dance as local ensembles share the stage with world-class tap dancers, each delivering their unique voice and story through every beat. Whether you're a lifelong tap enthusiast or discovering the magic of tap dance for the first time, Love Notes promises an unforgettable evening that will inspire and delight audiences of all ages. Let the rhythm move you—join us for this celebration of community, artistry, and the love we share through dance. 

Art Beat Tap Festival 2025 8:30pm Show

Art Beat Tap Festival 2025 8:30pm Show

Sun, Feb 16

8:30pm Show The Art Beat Tap Festival is a vibrant celebration that draws dancers from across the nation to central Texas, showcasing the rich and dynamic American art form of tap dance. The culmination of this exciting weekend is a faculty show held at the prestigious Parker Jazz Club, featuring a stellar lineup of artists, including Terrance Bennett, Terry Brock, Jay Fagan, Nicole Hockenberry, Brenna Kuhn, and Sarah Savelli. Enhancing the evening's brilliance, this performance will feature the premiere of The Dig Tap Society’s The Oscar Set—a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Oscar Peterson in honor of his centennial birthday celebration this summer. Renowned as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, Peterson’s unparalleled technique, creativity, and improvisational genius defined a generation of jazz. Known as “the Maharaja of the Keyboard,” his profound contributions to jazz included collaborations with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, as well as his groundbreaking solo work that set new standards in the genre. Through vibrant choreography by Sarah Savelli, The Oscar Set brings Peterson’s enduring legacy to life, blending the rhythm of tap dance with the timeless brilliance of his music. Get ready for a night of unparalleled artistry and rhythmic storytelling that pays homage to a true jazz master and introduces exciting new dimensions to the world of tap dance. 

Ryan Davis Trio featuring Special Guest

Ryan Davis Trio featuring Special Guest

Tue, Feb 18

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. 

The Copa Kings

The Copa Kings

Wed, Feb 19

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 

Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few

Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few

Thu, Feb 20

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 

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 21

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, Feb 22

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 

Westlake High School Jazz Band

Westlake High School Jazz Band

Sun, Feb 23

Texas Jazz Society and Parker Jazz Club Present... Westlake High School under the direction of John Pearson! 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! 

UNT One O'Clock Lab Band

UNT One O'Clock Lab Band

Tue, Feb 25

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 Presents... Champian Fulton

Parker Jazz Club Presents... Champian Fulton

Wed, Feb 26

Parker Jazz Club is happy to announce the return of Champian Fulton! Born in Norman Oklahoma in 1985, Champian is recognized as the “most gifted pure Jazz singer of her generation” (Mark Stryker, the Detroit Free Press). A Jazz pianist and vocalist for more than 20 years, she has released 18 albums as a leader and has performed in more than 25 countries, both in concert and on TV. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Album of the Year in the NYC Jazz Record (2018, 2020, 2023) and Pianist and Vocalist of the Year (2019) by Hot House Magazine. She regularly appears in both the Jazz Journalist Awards and Downbeats Rising Star Critics Poll. Champian will be joined at Parker Jazz Club with Steve Pruitt on drums and Mike Porter on bass! “Every song is a work of art in Champian’s hands and voice” according to the Absolute Sound. Her “galvanizing presence” (the New Yorker) and her alluring musical presentation have made her “a charming young steward of the mainstream Jazz tradition.” (The New York Times) 

The Wasabi Big Band!

The Wasabi Big Band!

Thu, Feb 27

We will be re(assembling) the Wasabi Big Band to celebrate! This is a ten-piece "little" big band that is BIG on fun. The group performs music from the 1920's, 1930's, and the War-Era Big Band Music of the 1940's. Think Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and more! Vocalist Jennifer Johnson is featured as well as Kris Kimura on vocals, woodwinds, and ukulele! It's always a great time and we'd love to see you! 

JAZZING IT UP FOR MTF

JAZZING IT UP FOR MTF

Fri, Feb 28

It's an all star jazz benefit concert for Musician Treatment Foundation with Bill Evans (sax), Mike Stern (guitar), Keith Carlock (drums), Gary Grainger (bass), Leni Stern (guitar), and special guest Diana Krall for a rare solo performance! MTF is honored for these jazz greats to come together for one night in Austin to support our mission. Kevin Connor of Sun Radio, will be the host and auctioneer of two autographed guitars: one Yamaha electric guitar donated by Strait Music signed by Mike Stern, Leni Stern, Gary Grainger, Keith Carlock, and Bill Evans; and one PRS electric guitar donated by PRS Guitars signed by Gary Grainger and Paul Reed Smith himself. FOR TICKETS: https://mtfusa.networkforgood.com/events/81086-jazzing-it-up-for-mtf Musician Treatment Foundation helps injured professional musicians with free upper limb orthopedic care when they cannot afford this essential care they need. MTF’s distinguished Board of Directors, chaired by founder Dr. O. Alton Barron, includes Elvis Costello, Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal, and Diana Krall, contributes along with a tremendous band of supporters to keep the music playing for us all. Thanks to their generosity Dr. Barron and our nationwide Physicians for Musicians network, MTF has helped hundreds of musicians with care valued at nearly $3 million. MTF chose Parker Jazz Club for several episodes of its Musician Monday series and for its Together Again VIP Night on July 23, 2021 featuring Bill Evans, Mike Stern, Keith Carlock, and Viktor Krauss. MTF is excited to be back. Don’t miss this magical night of JAZZING IT UP FOR MTF! 

Goes on saleThu, Feb 27, 2025 @ 10:24 AM

Kris Kimura Quartet

Kris Kimura Quartet

Sat, Mar 01

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 

PRIVATE EVENT

PRIVATE EVENT

Sun, Mar 02

We are closed for the evening to host a private event. Sorry for the inconvenience! If you’d like to have the club all to yourself for a night, let us know! events@parkerjazzclub.com 

Celebrating Sinatra! with the Bryan Anthony Quartet

Celebrating Sinatra! with the Bryan Anthony Quartet

Wed, Mar 05

Join us monthly as we “Celebrate Sinatra.” Every month will we will be bringing you a new show with both 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 

Kenny Williams

Kenny Williams

Thu, Mar 06

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. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

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, Mar 07

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, Mar 08

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... 18 Grammy Award Winning Bobby Sparks!

Parker Jazz Club Presents... 18 Grammy Award Winning Bobby Sparks!

Thu, Mar 13

Welcome Bobby Sparks for his first performance at Parker Jazz Club! Corsicana, Texas born SPARKCHILD, Bobby Sparks II is a multi-talented Artist, Musician, and Producer who boasts a long list of career accomplishments. Having recorded with and traveled the world sharing stages with Prince, Tower of Power, Snarky Puppy, Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles, Nelly Furtado, Marcus Miller, Kirk Franklin. St. Vincent and a host of other notable artists and celebrities, his influence on music and personalities is far reaching. This is a show not to be missed!