The Core: Original Improvisational Jazz Quintet

Rooted in the jazz tradition, this seasoned ensemble pairs new compositions from an upcoming recording with highlights from its decade-spanning catalog. Expect an intimate club set of polished, exploratory jazz.View original

Smooth jazz melodies and soulful vocals from a five-piece ensemble set a festive Halloween mood for an intimate night of live music.View original

A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.View original

Smooth jazz melodies set a relaxed lounge mood for an evening downtown, centering the experience on a live performance in an inviting room near Asheville’s Battery Park.View original

Experimental trio performance in a contemporary arts museum setting, centered on real-time musical response and improvisation. Intimate, gallery-style listening experience geared toward adventurous ears and boundary-pushing sound.View original

Swinging rhythms and spontaneous improvisation shape a collaborative jazz jam led by Bill Bares, bringing musicians and listeners together for an intimate night of live jazz in Black Mountain.View original

Smooth jazz sets fill a laid-back brewpub while brunch plates and fresh house beer pair with easy weekend vibes. A midafternoon hang built for sipping, chatting, and catching live improvisation.View original

A jazz showcase led by Dr. Bill Bares brings live performance and improvisation to Black Mountain, creating a focused evening for listeners drawn to the genre.View original

Smooth jazz melodies create an intimate lounge atmosphere, with a live set suited to an evening of relaxed listening and conversation in downtown Asheville.View original

A jazz trio brings live jazz into an evening museum setting, pairing intimate ensemble sounds with the Asheville Art Museum’s cultural atmosphere for a relaxed Third Thursday gathering.View original

Virtuosic piano, violin, viola, and cello probe adventurous chamber music beyond the classical canon, moving from rarely heard compositions toward unexpected cross-genre sound worlds in an intimate concert setting.View original

Expressive guitar leads soulful jazz through original compositions, melodic improvisation, and rhythmic exploration. Precision playing and an intimate club atmosphere create an evening of richly textured live music.View original

Jazz and pop favorites get a symphonic twist in a relaxed brewery setting with craft beer pours and an upbeat crowd. A high-energy Asheville Symphony offshoot brings polished arrangements and feel-good melodies to the taproom.View original

Jazz and blues musicians trade solos in a relaxed brewery jam, with spontaneous improvisation and familiar standards creating an inviting setting for players and listeners throughout the evening.View original

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.View original

A special brunch menu pairs with the lively, genre-blending sounds of Four Peanuts, a jazz fusion trio, for a relaxed meal with live music in a brewery setting.View original

Conversational, improvisational quartet mixing jam and jazz sensibilities, led by vocalist Rebekah Todd with Isaac Hadden, Quinn Sternberg, and veteran drummer Jeff Sipe. Expect exploratory, night after night live interplay and electric dynamics.View original

Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.View original

Vintage jazz spanning the 1920s through the 1960s blends with cabaret flair as an international chanteuse and ensemble make their Asheville debut, bringing polished vocals and classic swing.View original

Dub, trip hop, and downtempo electronic grooves blend with reggae and global influences for a hypnotic, rhythm-forward concert experience.View original