
The Core - Real Live Jazz
Straight ahead jazz from a veteran improvisational quintet, blending trumpet and sax over keys, bass, and drums. Expect original compositions plus sneak peeks from an upcoming recording in an intimate table seated jazz club setting.
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Straightahead jazz from a long-running Southeast ensemble, mixing brand-new compositions from an upcoming recording with polished favorites from their catalog. Expect tight improvisation and late-night club ambiance in a listening-room setting.

Straightahead jazz from a long-running Southeast ensemble, mixing brand-new compositions from an upcoming recording with polished favorites from their catalog. Expect tight improvisation and late-night club ambiance in a listening-room setting.
Straightahead jazz from a long-running Southeast ensemble, mixing brand-new compositions from an upcoming recording with polished favorites from their catalog. Expect tight improvisation and late-night club ambiance in a listening-room setting.

A saxophone forward jazz trio plays punchy originals alongside classic standards, driven by a big tone and energetic improvisation. Late night set in an intimate downtown jazz club atmosphere with The Page Brothers in the mix.

A saxophone forward jazz trio plays punchy originals alongside classic standards, driven by a big tone and energetic improvisation. Late night set in an intimate downtown jazz club atmosphere with The Page Brothers in the mix.
A saxophone forward jazz trio plays punchy originals alongside classic standards, driven by a big tone and energetic improvisation. Late night set in an intimate downtown jazz club atmosphere with The Page Brothers in the mix.

Improvisational free jazz and blues sessions spill into a hidden courtyard on Sunday evenings, with an indoor fallback for bad weather. Sip cocktails, beer, wine, or N A drinks in the moody lounge vibe of this not quite a hotel jazz club.

Improvisational free jazz and blues sessions spill into a hidden courtyard on Sunday evenings, with an indoor fallback for bad weather. Sip cocktails, beer, wine, or N A drinks in the moody lounge vibe of this not quite a hotel jazz club.
Improvisational free jazz and blues sessions spill into a hidden courtyard on Sunday evenings, with an indoor fallback for bad weather. Sip cocktails, beer, wine, or N A drinks in the moody lounge vibe of this not quite a hotel jazz club.

Saxophone-forward jazz trio performance led by veteran composer and former university jazz studies director Jack Wilkins. Expect tight small-group improvisation in an intimate downtown jazz club setting with Zack and Andy Page.

Saxophone-forward jazz trio performance led by veteran composer and former university jazz studies director Jack Wilkins. Expect tight small-group improvisation in an intimate downtown jazz club setting with Zack and Andy Page.
Saxophone-forward jazz trio performance led by veteran composer and former university jazz studies director Jack Wilkins. Expect tight small-group improvisation in an intimate downtown jazz club setting with Zack and Andy Page.

Straight ahead jazz led by veteran bassist and composer Steve LaSpina, bringing decades of New York–scene credibility and hard-swinging ensemble interplay. Special guest Christian Howes adds virtuosic jazz violin for a late-night club set.

Straight ahead jazz led by veteran bassist and composer Steve LaSpina, bringing decades of New York–scene credibility and hard-swinging ensemble interplay. Special guest Christian Howes adds virtuosic jazz violin for a late-night club set.
Straight ahead jazz led by veteran bassist and composer Steve LaSpina, bringing decades of New York–scene credibility and hard-swinging ensemble interplay. Special guest Christian Howes adds virtuosic jazz violin for a late-night club set.

Instrumental modern jazz from Sugar Bomb’s keyboard bass and drum trio, shifting from classical tinged compositions to jazz fusion grooves with hip hop and electronic textures. Expect dynamic arrangements and tight interplay in an intimate late night club setting.

Instrumental modern jazz from Sugar Bomb’s keyboard bass and drum trio, shifting from classical tinged compositions to jazz fusion grooves with hip hop and electronic textures. Expect dynamic arrangements and tight interplay in an intimate late night club setting.
Instrumental modern jazz from Sugar Bomb’s keyboard bass and drum trio, shifting from classical tinged compositions to jazz fusion grooves with hip hop and electronic textures. Expect dynamic arrangements and tight interplay in an intimate late night club setting.

An album-release set of modern jazz rooted in classical training and Americana indie rock influences, led by producer and film composer Adam Rose. Expect tight quartet interplay in an intimate downtown jazz club atmosphere.

An album-release set of modern jazz rooted in classical training and Americana indie rock influences, led by producer and film composer Adam Rose. Expect tight quartet interplay in an intimate downtown jazz club atmosphere.
An album-release set of modern jazz rooted in classical training and Americana indie rock influences, led by producer and film composer Adam Rose. Expect tight quartet interplay in an intimate downtown jazz club atmosphere.

Improvisational jazz from an experimental quartet weaving original compositions with spontaneous, shape-shifting passages that move between through-composed structure and freeform exploration. Expect an intimate barroom set with avant garde textures and high-level interplay.

Improvisational jazz from an experimental quartet weaving original compositions with spontaneous, shape-shifting passages that move between through-composed structure and freeform exploration. Expect an intimate barroom set with avant garde textures and high-level interplay.
Improvisational jazz from an experimental quartet weaving original compositions with spontaneous, shape-shifting passages that move between through-composed structure and freeform exploration. Expect an intimate barroom set with avant garde textures and high-level interplay.

Late-night jazz jam with rotating improvisers trading solos on standards and blues changes in an intimate club setting. Expect spontaneous collaboration, sit-ins from local players, and a loose, after-hours vibe.

Late-night jazz jam with rotating improvisers trading solos on standards and blues changes in an intimate club setting. Expect spontaneous collaboration, sit-ins from local players, and a loose, after-hours vibe.
Late-night jazz jam with rotating improvisers trading solos on standards and blues changes in an intimate club setting. Expect spontaneous collaboration, sit-ins from local players, and a loose, after-hours vibe.

Timeless Jazz Age swing fills a courtyard jazz club for a Sunday afternoon tea dance with Russ Wilson’s 10 Kings of Jazz. Expect classic big band style rhythms and a social dance floor vibe.

Timeless Jazz Age swing fills a courtyard jazz club for a Sunday afternoon tea dance with Russ Wilson’s 10 Kings of Jazz. Expect classic big band style rhythms and a social dance floor vibe.
Timeless Jazz Age swing fills a courtyard jazz club for a Sunday afternoon tea dance with Russ Wilson’s 10 Kings of Jazz. Expect classic big band style rhythms and a social dance floor vibe.

Groove-forward sets move from 60s soul jazz to Afro Cuban rhythms, contemporary fusion, and funk, led by Asheville saxophonist Ben Colvin. Expect tight interplay between sax, keys, bass, and drums plus a surprise special guest.

Groove-forward sets move from 60s soul jazz to Afro Cuban rhythms, contemporary fusion, and funk, led by Asheville saxophonist Ben Colvin. Expect tight interplay between sax, keys, bass, and drums plus a surprise special guest.
Groove-forward sets move from 60s soul jazz to Afro Cuban rhythms, contemporary fusion, and funk, led by Asheville saxophonist Ben Colvin. Expect tight interplay between sax, keys, bass, and drums plus a surprise special guest.

Improvisation-forward jazz from a quartet mixing original compositions with through composed passages and exploratory interplay. Expect a late-night cocktail-lounge vibe with elastic grooves, dynamic solos, and avant-leaning textures.

Improvisation-forward jazz from a quartet mixing original compositions with through composed passages and exploratory interplay. Expect a late-night cocktail-lounge vibe with elastic grooves, dynamic solos, and avant-leaning textures.
Improvisation-forward jazz from a quartet mixing original compositions with through composed passages and exploratory interplay. Expect a late-night cocktail-lounge vibe with elastic grooves, dynamic solos, and avant-leaning textures.

Guitar-forward jazz trio channeling Wes Montgomery warmth and Coltrane intensity, with spontaneous improvisation and tight interplay. Upright bass and drum-driven swing fills an intimate late-night jazz club set with dynamic, conversational solos.

Guitar-forward jazz trio channeling Wes Montgomery warmth and Coltrane intensity, with spontaneous improvisation and tight interplay. Upright bass and drum-driven swing fills an intimate late-night jazz club set with dynamic, conversational solos.
Guitar-forward jazz trio channeling Wes Montgomery warmth and Coltrane intensity, with spontaneous improvisation and tight interplay. Upright bass and drum-driven swing fills an intimate late-night jazz club set with dynamic, conversational solos.

Interlocking guitar and bass work from twin brothers drives a rotating quartet through gypsy swing, straight-ahead jazz, and fusion. Expect tight improvisation and groove-forward interplay in an intimate cocktail-bar setting.

Interlocking guitar and bass work from twin brothers drives a rotating quartet through gypsy swing, straight-ahead jazz, and fusion. Expect tight improvisation and groove-forward interplay in an intimate cocktail-bar setting.
Interlocking guitar and bass work from twin brothers drives a rotating quartet through gypsy swing, straight-ahead jazz, and fusion. Expect tight improvisation and groove-forward interplay in an intimate cocktail-bar setting.

Free jazz and experimental new-music ensemble sounds fill a relaxed speakeasy-style cocktail bar with top-notch service and late-night energy. Ideal for improvisation lovers who want craft cocktails in an intimate setting.

Free jazz and experimental new-music ensemble sounds fill a relaxed speakeasy-style cocktail bar with top-notch service and late-night energy. Ideal for improvisation lovers who want craft cocktails in an intimate setting.
Free jazz and experimental new-music ensemble sounds fill a relaxed speakeasy-style cocktail bar with top-notch service and late-night energy. Ideal for improvisation lovers who want craft cocktails in an intimate setting.

Late-night midweek jazz fills a cozy cocktail bar setting, creating an intimate hang for improvisation-forward grooves and easy listening between sips. Ideal for a relaxed Wednesday night out with friends.

Late-night midweek jazz fills a cozy cocktail bar setting, creating an intimate hang for improvisation-forward grooves and easy listening between sips. Ideal for a relaxed Wednesday night out with friends.
Late-night midweek jazz fills a cozy cocktail bar setting, creating an intimate hang for improvisation-forward grooves and easy listening between sips. Ideal for a relaxed Wednesday night out with friends.

Hot jazz in a cozy wine bar atmosphere, leaning into swing era rhythms and toe tapping grooves for an intimate night out. Ideal for sipping wine while soaking up lively, upbeat jazz standards and danceable energy.

Hot jazz in a cozy wine bar atmosphere, leaning into swing era rhythms and toe tapping grooves for an intimate night out. Ideal for sipping wine while soaking up lively, upbeat jazz standards and danceable energy.
Hot jazz in a cozy wine bar atmosphere, leaning into swing era rhythms and toe tapping grooves for an intimate night out. Ideal for sipping wine while soaking up lively, upbeat jazz standards and danceable energy.

Award-winning Asheville tenor Blake Anthony Ellege leads a high-energy set as front man and multi-instrumentalist, blending polished vocals with showman flair. Late-night jazz-club atmosphere ideal for cocktails and a downtown night out.

Award-winning Asheville tenor Blake Anthony Ellege leads a high-energy set as front man and multi-instrumentalist, blending polished vocals with showman flair. Late-night jazz-club atmosphere ideal for cocktails and a downtown night out.
Award-winning Asheville tenor Blake Anthony Ellege leads a high-energy set as front man and multi-instrumentalist, blending polished vocals with showman flair. Late-night jazz-club atmosphere ideal for cocktails and a downtown night out.

A late-night trio set in a cozy downtown wine bar, pairing intimate live tunes with bottle pours and cocktails. Expect a relaxed, date-night friendly vibe with close-up listening and conversation between songs.

A late-night trio set in a cozy downtown wine bar, pairing intimate live tunes with bottle pours and cocktails. Expect a relaxed, date-night friendly vibe with close-up listening and conversation between songs.
A late-night trio set in a cozy downtown wine bar, pairing intimate live tunes with bottle pours and cocktails. Expect a relaxed, date-night friendly vibe with close-up listening and conversation between songs.

Nerdy sexy genre bending trio blends drums keys and guitar with three part vocals, mixing originals with wild cover twists from The Beatles to Taylor Swift. Expect jazz standards nods to Miles Davis and Wes Montgomery in a cozy wine bar setting.

Nerdy sexy genre bending trio blends drums keys and guitar with three part vocals, mixing originals with wild cover twists from The Beatles to Taylor Swift. Expect jazz standards nods to Miles Davis and Wes Montgomery in a cozy wine bar setting.
Nerdy sexy genre bending trio blends drums keys and guitar with three part vocals, mixing originals with wild cover twists from The Beatles to Taylor Swift. Expect jazz standards nods to Miles Davis and Wes Montgomery in a cozy wine bar setting.