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 

Courtney Santana has graced the music, theater, and dance industries for over 35 years. A talented dancer and model, she has contributed her vocal talents to more than 30 albums and has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Hootie and the Blowfish, Patrice Pike, Nakia, Chanel Haynes, Robert Randolph, The Cordovas, Steve Poltz, ShinyRibs, Mark Bryan, Jessie Dayton, and Elizabeth Cook, among many others. Additionally, she has had the honor of opening for national acts including Kirk Whalum, Kyle Turner, Salt-N-Pepa, and Musiq Soulchild. As an integral part of Austin’s vibrant theater community, Courtney has captivated audiences in beloved productions such as "Dreamgirls," "Fame," "Porgy & Bess," and "RENT." She tours internationally, having built a cherished following in the UK, Portugal, Italy, and Mexico. In recognition of her artistic contributions, Courtney has been awarded a 2024 Sonic Guild grant, one of the highest honors bestowed for the creation of her album. www.courtneysantana.com 

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 

Come to the Cabaret, ol’ chums! Austin Cabaret Theatre is turning 25 years old, it’s founder and producer Stuart Moulton is turning 60 years old, and we’re having a party with Emmy Award winner, Grammy Award nominee, and Las Vegas’ most celebrated entertainer, CLINT HOLMES! This intimate, infused-with-FUN fundraising gala benefits Texas’ only year-round, professional producing cabaret series. Over the last 25 years, ACT has brought Austin audiences entertainment luminaries Carol Channing, Eartha Kitt, Lucie Arnaz, Ann Hampton Callaway, Faith Prince, Elaine Stritch…and the list goes on and on. A home-grown Austin treasure, in residence at Austin’s jazz treasure, Parker Jazz Club, this will be an evening not-to-be-missed. Clint Holmes was raised in the best of both worlds. As the son of an opera singer and a jazz musician, his 40-plus year career has taken him from the top of the charts to concert halls, TV screens, and a legacy as a veritable Las Vegas institution. And that’s just getting the party started! Clint will be joined by the Parker Jazz Club all-star band, and the hilarious, high-energy Kelly Clinton! The Gala offers three tiers of seating: Diamond Level: ringside seating, gift bag, signed program and private champagne reception with the stars after the show! ($199, rows 1-2) Rhinestone Level: prime seating with signed program! ($149, rows 3-5) Sequin Level: great side-view or bar seating with program! ($99) Join us for an evening of exquisite, exciting, and exceptional song! Proceeds benefit Austin Cabaret Theatre—a true Austin treasure! 

The Parker House Band presents some of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century—our longstanding ensemble breathing life into already phenomenal, historical music. With pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura, improvisation is king. Exceptional guest musicians frequently sit in, so no two shows are ever the same. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

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. 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 

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! 

The Parker House Band presents some of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century—our longstanding ensemble breathing life into already phenomenal, historical music. With pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura, improvisation is king. Exceptional guest musicians frequently sit in, so no two shows are ever the same. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

This will be a special Copa Kings show with even MORE saxophones, MORE trumpets, and MORE Billy Murphy! The bigger band will be performing selections from Sinatra's "Live at the Sands" date and is sure to blow your socks off! This is a special Copa Kings performance that you don't want to miss! 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 

One night only! Parker Jazz Club is honored to welcome Kansas City legend Lonnie McFadden to our stage on Tuesday, August 13th. A world-class vocalist, trumpeter, and tap dancer, Mr. McFadden recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Jazz Museum. Over the years he has shared the stage with The Count Basie Orchestra, Sammy Davis Jr., Wayne Newton, and many others. He joins us at Parker with his all-star quartet for a magical evening right here in Austin, TX! 

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 

"Well, I was born in 1950, so that means I'm turning 50" - Mike Mordecai Join us in celebrating one of Austin's most important musical figures for the last fifty (50!) years! The House Rhythm section will be hosting an evening of music for our mentor and friend, Mike Mordecai. There will be guest performers, lots of crazy Austin music scene stories, and it's going to be a party... this is a night to be remembered, even if Mr. Mordecai doesn't remember it at all... he's actually turning 75! Word has is that there will even be some birthday cake and balloons... 

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 !!! 

The Parker House Band presents some of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century—our longstanding ensemble breathing life into already phenomenal, historical music. With pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura, improvisation is king. Exceptional guest musicians frequently sit in, so no two shows are ever the same. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue 

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 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 

The Armadillo Swing Band is back for a visit to the stage at Parker! Founded and led by baritone saxophonist Steve Stubbs, the 17-piece big band has been bringing music of the 1930s and 1940s, along with more current compositions, to venues across central Texas since 2015. This evening's set will feature a wide range of war-era and contemporary big band classics, along with a handful of original arrangements.