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
Marcos Varela-Bass/compositions Andrew Renfroe-Guitar JK Kim-Drums “Marcos Varela, an equally skilled doubler at both acoustic and electric bass, is among the most highly respected bassists/musicians in the American and International Jazz/music scene. His talents have also earned him many awards (YoungArts, Creative Capital) and accolades as a musician, composer, producer, band leader, and educator. In his hometown of Houston, Texas, Varela attended the renowned High School for the Performing & Visual Arts, which paved the path for him to NYC to attend the storied New School on full scholarship. The latter of which he now serves as a professor and instructor of the Herbie Hancock Ensemble. As a professional musician, he continues to be very active in the New York jazz and contemporary music scene, and has made a name for himself as one of the most in-demand bassists in the City and worldwide. He regularly performs with a wide variety of ensembles and band leader including: The Mingus Big Band, Nasheet Waits, John Holiday, George Cables, Ingrid Jensen, Billy Hart, Antoine Roney, Charli Persip, Clifton Anderson, Jason Moran, Geri Allen, The Last Poets, Leslie Odom, Jr., Frank Lacy’s Vibe Tribe, Kendrick Scott, Billy Harper, Tyshawn Sorey, Brad Leali among countless others. Varela was also selected as a member of Jazz at Lincoln Center trombonist Vincent Gardner's - Jazz Houston, which has featured guests such as Gregory Porter, Wynton Marsalis, Ruben Blades and Jon Faddis as well as a performance at the Kennedy Center for the 125th Birthday of Duke Ellington in 2024. As a composer, Varela has also composed music for several film and television projects, including director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese's film "Roots in Water." Legendary bassist Ron Carter contributed to the liner notes for Varela's Origin Records debut album "San Ygnacio,” where Carter writes that Varela's "Tone, Choice of Notes and Compositions will place his playing and name on the list of bassists to be heard.” In addition, Mr. Carter has made statements regarding Varela’s musical contributions, saying of him “a valuable asset to any musical organization,” “a truly unique musician,” “Mr. Varela belongs in the top bass players in the industry and his impressive resume confirms my words,” “a fine example of talent that is essential to the scene,” and “top notch proficiency on his instrument as well as a complete understanding of the history and details of the jazz art form.” In addition to sideman work, Varela leads his own projects. This includes a European tour which featured a festival headlining performance of the music of his debut album “San Ygnacio” at the historic Jazz á Liège festival in Liege, Belgium. This project (Marcos Varela featuring Billy Hart) shared a billing with Fred Hersch's Trio at the festival. He also headlined leading an all star quartet at Prishtina’s Jazz Week in Kosovo, in March of 2020. He opened for the Legendary Mavis Staples with his “San Ygnacio project” in his hometown of Houston, TX at Discovery Green in October 2021 and most recently headlined the 30th anniversary of the Bilbaina Jazz Association in Bilbao, Spain at the beautiful and historic Teatro Arriaga Antzokia in December 2021. Varela’s newest projects include “One Mind,” recently released on the Spanish label Fresh Sound Records, with pianist Peter Zak, as well as Seamus Blake and Billy Drummond. Another project on the same label “Illumination” featuring Rob Garcia, Marcos Varela, John O’Gallagher, and Noah Preminger, was the most recent release on December 15th, 2020. Marcos is an NS Design, Aguilar Amplification, Kolstein, D’Addario, Fishman, Mono Creators, and Fodera Artist.”
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
Ann Talman is an actor, singer, storyteller, award winning documentary filmmaker, and four-time Broadway veteran. She joined Actors’ Equity with co-star Elizabeth Taylor in 1981 when she landed the plum role in The Little Foxes playing Taylor’s daughter on Broadway. The show traveled the world for eighteen months months with stops in Ft. Lauderdale, Washington, D.C. (The Kennedy Center), New Orleans, LA’s Ahmanson Theatre as well as London’s West End. Their loving friendship lasted for the rest of Miss Taylor’s life. Ann’s new cabaret show, Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile, is directed by Bistro and MAC Award winners Lina Koutrakos with musical direction by Alex Rybeck. The show received critical and audience acclaim when it debuted at 54 Below in March 2022 and then again when it enjoyed an encore engagement the following September 2022.
Caught between the dream of an unfettered future in Europe, gleaned from stories she devoured from her Grandmother’s book shop, and her past in Texan Baptist military boarding school, Hailey arrived in Europe twelve years ago feeling like a dragon fly caught in amber. She cut her teeth in Paris at eighteen, buoyed by the same supportive artistic community of her heroes Josephine Baker, Louise Brooke, and Blossom Dearie. A chance encounter with a Countess at eighteen led her to singing in palazzos in Venice, late night costume parties – occasionally scantily clad on a table – and of course underground cabaret venues. Yearning to graduate to the next step, she wrote a fortuitous email to legendary producer Larry Klein, who’s name she found on the back of the CDs of her contemporary heroes, Madeleine Peyroux and Melody Gardot. After reading her jazz manifesto, Larry invited her to contact him, ‘If she was ever in LA”, and in typical obsessive spirit, she immediately jumped on a flight. He championed her forward into a record deal with Sony, and the resulting debut album, “Junk” saw Larry Grammy nominated for Producer Of The Year. Already lauded for her live shows and tipped by Interview, Nylon, People magazine and Marie Claire, and with televised performances alongside Björk, The Breeders, Diva Mahal and Jools Holland, Hailey is on a mission to turn jazz on its head.
Duke Ellington’s storied residency at the infamous Cotton Club has become one of the enduring legends of jazz. In the grand tradition of Ellington and his Cotton Club Orchestra, the Parker Jazz Club House Band holds court at our own live jazz hotspot in downtown Austin. On weekends, the Parker House Band presents selections from the Great American Songbook—the canon 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
“Ricki has honed his act to a fine edge.” – The Dallas Morning News “Ricki swings like a mutha” – Blll Zehme Esquire Magazine & Author of The Way You Wear Your Hat Ricki Derek is an entertainer, that’s what he does. He has been doing it in one form or another all his life. Being born too late doesn’t mean you have to settle for the status quo as performer. Ricki has always believed that audience came to see a show and forget about their problems for a while. So when it’s showtime, it’s just that showtime! Greatly influenced by Sinatra, Dino, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, & Sammy Davis Jr, to name a few, Ricki has made it his mission in life to channel the greats of past and present with his own style. Whether he is performing with his 24 piece orchestra, his 15 piece Big Band, or leaning against a piano, he always surrounds himself with the best musicians. And if he looks like he’s having a great time it’s because he is. Seeing a Ricki show is like a time machine to the Vegas strip in the early 60’s without losing all that money.
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
Two of the world’s most notable tenor saxophonists battle it out at Austin’s prestigious Parker Jazz Club for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Embracing the lineage and history of this music, the band (including Andy Langham-piano, Alex Claffy-bass, Daniel Dufour-drums) will present a set of standard repertoire for your enjoyment. New York based saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake is recognized as one of the finestexponents of contemporary jazz. His is music is known for its sophistication, boldimprovisations and “sheer swagger”. John Scofield, who hired Seamus for his “Quiet Band,” called him “extraordinary, a total saxophonist.” Throughout his 24 year career, Seamus has garnered critical praise for his masterful playing, his fine compositional skills and for his facility as a leader. Seamus has played on six of of the Grammy nominated Mingus bands’ albums He continues to play and record with Bill Stewart, Kevin Hays, David Kikoski and Alex Sipiagin. Seamus is frequently featured as a guest artist. In 2010 he was guest of honor at the International Saxophone Symposium in Washington hosted by the US Navy Band. Seamus was a member of John Scofield’s Quiet Band and toured and recorded with Dave Douglas. Some of the many other artists he has worked with include Eric Reed, Ethan Iverson, Chris Cheek, and Matt Penman. For more than 30 years, Joel Frahm lived in New York City, working in jazz clubs, collaborating with other musicians, and honing his craft. He now lives in San Marcos, TX where he has been appointed the Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone and continues to play the music he loves. His bold, inventive tenor sound has won fans in the U.S. and across the world. He has worked alongside Betty Carter, Kenny Barron, Freddy Cole, Dianne Schuur, Kurt Elling, Jane Monheit, Bill Charlap, Brad Mehldau, Matt Wilson, Cyrille Aimee, and many other top artists. He has played as a leader or sideman on more than 100 recordings and has appeared at jazz festivals in the United States, Europe, Israel, Canada and South America. He also has worked at the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation program; the Sant Andreu Youth Jazz Orchestra in Barcelona, Spain; the Dave Brubeck Institute in Stockton, California; the Center for Jazz Studies at the Israel Conservatory in Tel Aviv; the Czech Jazz Workshop in Prague; and the Siena Jazz Workshop in Italy.
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
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
The Bradley Jazz Ensemble is the premier flagship ensemble of the Bradley Jazz dynasty. It is exclusively comprised of the top-tier young musicians of the Bradley Middle School Band program. Under the direction of Karlos Elizondo, students delve into a diverse repertoire of jazz big band music and its many styles, from classic Big Band era music to Swing, Funk, Rock, Salsa, etc. The curriculum allows students to refine their ensemble playing and improvisational skills in a safe, supportive environment, while nurturing their professional skills through real world application. The Bradley Band program is a musical incubator for the most accomplished young musicians in the area. The Bradley Jazz Ensemble regularly competes and takes top honors in several south and central Texas jazz festivals and presents multiple performances throughout the year, including community concerts, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring concerts. In March of 2024, the Bradley Jazz program completed their first ever “Bradley Jazz Texas Tour” which featured our 107 musicians in 5 Jazz bands over 23 shows spanning the entire school year. The Bradley Jazz Ensemble has shared the stage with such notables as; Doug Lawrence (Count Basie Orchestra), Curtis Calderon (The Four Freshman), OPERA San Antonio, Ron Wilkins, Micheal Dease and many others. Notable venues and events that the Bradley Jazz Ensemble has played include: South Texas Jazz Project (KRTU - Jazz 91.7), Parker Jazz Club (Austin, TX); Jazz, TX (SATX Pearl), The Blue Star Arts Complex (SATX), The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, and the 2019 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Convention as selected participants. Combined, the Bradley Jazz Directors have over 40 years of experience in music education and performance. Karlos Elizondo serves as the Director of Bands and Miguel Vilas serves as the Associate Director of Bands. 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.
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
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
Get ready to swing into the holiday season with the Armadillo Swing Band, featuring arranger, Ben Aldridge! Prepare to be surprised as this 17-piece big band puts a swinging spin on iconic pop hits, showcasing Aldridge's unique arrangements of songs by Paul McCartney, Janet Jackson, Duran Duran, Huey Lewis & the News, the Police, David Lee Roth, the Carpenters, Chuck Berry, and more. The Armadillo Swing Band, known for their captivating performances of war era and contemporary swing music, is always ready to surprise their audiences. This special performance exhibits their versatility as they team up with arranger and saxophonist Ben Aldridge. Experience the thrill of classic pop tunes reimagined through a big band lens, alongside swinging holiday favorites that will have you tapping your toes and humming along.
Join us for an unforgettable tribute to jazz legend and cornetist Nat Adderley as we celebrate what would have been his 93rd birthday, featuring Nat Adderley Jr. and Akina Adderley. Although Nat Adderley is perhaps best known for his work with his brother, Cannonball Adderley, he performed with many legends in jazz during his career, including Lionel Hampton, J.J. Johnson, Woody Herman, and Wes Mongomery, and also contributed to the lexicon of jazz standards with his tune "Work Song". Experience the Adderley legacy in full swing with Nat Adderley Jr., an accomplished pianist and musical director best known for his work with Luther Vandross. Nat wrote and arranged Luther's first Top 20 pop hit, 'Stop to Love,' as well as other iconic songs, including 'Wait for Love' and the Grammy-nominated 'Give Me the Reason.' He also arranged many of Luther's most popular records, such as 'Superstar,' 'Here and Now,' 'If Only for One Night,' 'Creepin',' 'If This World Were Mine,' 'So Amazing,' 'There's Nothing Better Than Love,' 'Never Too Much,' and 'Love Won't Let Me Wait.' Vocalist Akina Adderley, who proudly calls Austin home, has performed all over the city, from massive venues like ACL Live and Stubb's to intimate spots like the Cactus Cafe, as well as at venues across Texas, Los Angeles, New York, and the South. She has performed and recorded with Austin favorites Shinyribs and Jackie Venson and produced two albums and three singles under her own name. She can be seen performing with her band as well as with the popular jazz group Nori. Together, Nat and Akina will bring Nat Adderley's iconic sound to life, blending generations of jazz genius in a night of timeless music and family magic. Don't miss this celebration of a jazz icon's lasting impact! Personnel: Vocals: Akina Adderley Cornet: Erik Telford Alto Sax: Kris Kimura Tenor Sax: Eric Hargett Piano: Nat Adderley Jr. Bass: Ben Triesch Drums: Andy Beaudoin
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The Nutcracker Suite is a celebrated album by American pianist, composer, and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for the Columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the 1892 ballet The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. This holiday season we are bringing this famous rendition to life at Parker Jazz Club with a fantastic big band! Come in your best dress and await your journey to defeat the Mouse King while you sip an exquisite holiday cocktail and listen to the sound of Duke dancing in the air. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The Nutcracker Suite is a celebrated album by American pianist, composer, and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for the Columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the 1892 ballet The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. This holiday season we are bringing this famous rendition to life at Parker Jazz Club with a fantastic big band! Come in your best dress and await your journey to defeat the Mouse King while you sip an exquisite holiday cocktail and listen to the sound of Duke dancing in the air. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The Nutcracker Suite is a celebrated album by American pianist, composer, and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for the Columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the 1892 ballet The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. This holiday season we are bringing this famous rendition to life at Parker Jazz Club with a fantastic big band! Come in your best dress and await your journey to defeat the Mouse King while you sip an exquisite holiday cocktail and listen to the sound of Duke dancing in the air. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The Ryan Davis Trio’s perennial performances devoted to the timeless Vince Guaraldi compositions from the soundtrack of A Charlie Brown Christmas have become a highly anticipated tradition at Parker Jazz Club. Join us for an intimate night of classic Guaraldi jazz that will warm your heart and put you in the holiday spirit. Released in December 1965, pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack to Charles Schulz's iconic Peanuts special is among the most beloved holiday albums of all time. The session was voted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007 and was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry’s list of “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important” American recordings. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
Pulkingham Layne is the nylon string acoustic instrumental guitar project of Darin Layne and David Pulkingham. Both artists are top-notch performers, whose careers have placed them on stages around the world with luminaries ranging from Moby to Bruce Springsteen. Their second album, “Stringology” (August 2017), is in turns giddy, with playfulness and heartbreaking in sweet sadness. The 11 tracks on “Stringology” traverse styles from Brazilian Choro to Jazz to Classical, with nods to Flamenco and Klezmer music. Pulkingham Layne is a heartfelt expression of joy in music and camaraderie from two world-class players who have every intention of moving the listener.” – KutX 98.9 Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
Broadway Barbara's Holiday Spectacular! Broadway Barbara, the stage legend, social media sensation (@BroadwayBarbaraOfficial), and subtly understated international entertainment titan, makes her triumphant return to Austin Cabaret Theatre but this time she's sliding down your chimney with a sackful of holiday tunes and unbelievable showbiz tales – for a one-of-a-kind holiday extravaganza packed with yuletide cheer. Watch in reverent joy as Barbara performs her own versions of classic Christmas tunes! Listen in stunned amazement as she shares unbelievable Broadway gossip! Gaze in slack-jawed wonder as she unleashes her Hanukkah medley! Give yourself the gift that keeps on giving, and witness the ultimate Christmas miracle: Broadway Barbara, live in Austin!
The Ryan Davis Trio’s perennial performances devoted to the timeless Vince Guaraldi compositions from the soundtrack of A Charlie Brown Christmas have become a highly anticipated tradition at Parker Jazz Club. Join us for an intimate night of classic Guaraldi jazz that will warm your heart and put you in the holiday spirit. Released in December 1965, pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack to Charles Schulz's iconic Peanuts special is among the most beloved holiday albums of all time. The session was voted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007 and was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry’s list of “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important” American recordings. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The Ryan Davis Trio’s perennial performances devoted to the timeless Vince Guaraldi compositions from the soundtrack of A Charlie Brown Christmas have become a highly anticipated tradition at Parker Jazz Club. Join us for an intimate night of classic Guaraldi jazz that will warm your heart and put you in the holiday spirit. Released in December 1965, pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack to Charles Schulz's iconic Peanuts special is among the most beloved holiday albums of all time. The session was voted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007 and was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry’s list of “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important” American recordings. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
Singer and actor Frank Sinatra rose to fame singing big band numbers. In the 1940s and 1950s, he had a dazzling array of hit songs and albums and went on to appear in dozens of films, winning a supporting actor Oscar for his role in From Here to Eternity. He left behind a massive catalog of work that includes iconic tunes like "Love and Marriage," "Strangers in the Night," "My Way" and "New York, New York." On December 12, we celebrate the birth of Ol’ Blue Eyes with a full orchestra led by acclaimed big band vocalist Bryan Anthony. 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 ensembles like the Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Nelson Riddle Orchestras, Anthony provides stunning homages to the Swing Era for contemporary audiences. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The Ryan Davis Trio’s perennial performances devoted to the timeless Vince Guaraldi compositions from the soundtrack of A Charlie Brown Christmas have become a highly anticipated tradition at Parker Jazz Club. Join us for an intimate night of classic Guaraldi jazz that will warm your heart and put you in the holiday spirit. Released in December 1965, pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack to Charles Schulz's iconic Peanuts special is among the most beloved holiday albums of all time. The session was voted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007 and was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry’s list of “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important” American recordings. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The Ryan Davis Trio’s perennial performances devoted to the timeless Vince Guaraldi compositions from the soundtrack of A Charlie Brown Christmas have become a highly anticipated tradition at Parker Jazz Club. Join us for an intimate night of classic Guaraldi jazz that will warm your heart and put you in the holiday spirit. Released in December 1965, pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack to Charles Schulz's iconic Peanuts special is among the most beloved holiday albums of all time. The session was voted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007 and was added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry’s list of “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important” American recordings. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
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
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
The holiday season is here and we’re puttin’ on a show! Throughout the month of December, Parker Jazz Club presents its exclusive A Very Merry Christmas Show, featuring the dynamic Parker House Band with vocalist Jennifer Johnson as they perform sparkling jazz arrangements of perennial favorites. The Ryan Davis Trio will open each show with Vince Guaraldi’s classic music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, setting the tone for a stylish and fun celebration of the most wonderful time of the year. The Parker House Band comprises pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kris Kimura. Lavish lighting and the best sound in the city (designed by Steve Durr Designs) are engineered by Mac McDonnell. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue