YMI Banjul-Banjo Series Presents Jazz & Soul Sessions
Warm, intimate jazz and soul sessions led by a husband wife duo and Will Boyd's band, blending velvet vocals, horn-rich arrangements, and groove-driven rhythms in a historic cultural center every fourth Friday and Saturday.
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Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband-and-wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd with a tight band, filling the historic YMI Cultural Center every 4th Friday/Saturday; ticketed, community-focused residency.
Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband-and-wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd with a tight band, filling the historic YMI Cultural Center every 4th Friday/Saturday; ticketed, community-focused residency.
Warm, intimate jazz and soul sets led by husband-and-wife vocalists Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd with a tight band, filling the historic YMI Cultural Center every 4th Friday/Saturday; ticketed, community-focused residency.
Vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating African American musical legacy, with groove driven ensembles and impassioned vocalists filling the historic YMI Cultural Center in downtown Asheville for community centered evening performances.
Vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating African American musical legacy, with groove driven ensembles and impassioned vocalists filling the historic YMI Cultural Center in downtown Asheville for community centered evening performances.
Vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating African American musical legacy, with groove driven ensembles and impassioned vocalists filling the historic YMI Cultural Center in downtown Asheville for community centered evening performances.

Reed driven baritone and tenor sax workouts fuse gospel rooted harmonies with urgent fiery jazz improvisation, creating joyful noise sermons that channel Eddie Harris, Hank Crawford and King Curtis.

Reed driven baritone and tenor sax workouts fuse gospel rooted harmonies with urgent fiery jazz improvisation, creating joyful noise sermons that channel Eddie Harris, Hank Crawford and King Curtis.
Reed driven baritone and tenor sax workouts fuse gospel rooted harmonies with urgent fiery jazz improvisation, creating joyful noise sermons that channel Eddie Harris, Hank Crawford and King Curtis.

Quartet distills improvisational jazz into elemental, quintessence driven original compositions that oscillate between through composed structures and free improvisation, unfolding as attentive, exploratory interplay in an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere.

Quartet distills improvisational jazz into elemental, quintessence driven original compositions that oscillate between through composed structures and free improvisation, unfolding as attentive, exploratory interplay in an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere.
Quartet distills improvisational jazz into elemental, quintessence driven original compositions that oscillate between through composed structures and free improvisation, unfolding as attentive, exploratory interplay in an intimate cocktail lounge atmosphere.

Hot gypsy jazz numbers inspired by Django Reinhardt fill a cozy kava bar every second Thursday, with acoustic guitar swing, virtuosic solos, and an intimate listening vibe welcoming players and listeners.

Hot gypsy jazz numbers inspired by Django Reinhardt fill a cozy kava bar every second Thursday, with acoustic guitar swing, virtuosic solos, and an intimate listening vibe welcoming players and listeners.
Hot gypsy jazz numbers inspired by Django Reinhardt fill a cozy kava bar every second Thursday, with acoustic guitar swing, virtuosic solos, and an intimate listening vibe welcoming players and listeners.

Guitar-driven rock and soul sets delivering danceable grooves and soulful vocals in an intimate wine bar with cocktail-friendly acoustics, crowd-pleasing energy, and late-evening vibes for sipping and dancing.

Guitar-driven rock and soul sets delivering danceable grooves and soulful vocals in an intimate wine bar with cocktail-friendly acoustics, crowd-pleasing energy, and late-evening vibes for sipping and dancing.
Guitar-driven rock and soul sets delivering danceable grooves and soulful vocals in an intimate wine bar with cocktail-friendly acoustics, crowd-pleasing energy, and late-evening vibes for sipping and dancing.

Sultry New Orleans jazz with brass-driven swing, emotive vocals, second-line rhythms, and danceable grooves in an intimate evening 8–11pm set; $10 cover and a convivial, dance-friendly atmosphere.

Sultry New Orleans jazz with brass-driven swing, emotive vocals, second-line rhythms, and danceable grooves in an intimate evening 8–11pm set; $10 cover and a convivial, dance-friendly atmosphere.
Sultry New Orleans jazz with brass-driven swing, emotive vocals, second-line rhythms, and danceable grooves in an intimate evening 8–11pm set; $10 cover and a convivial, dance-friendly atmosphere.

Soulful jazz quartet blends tight interplay with danceable funk grooves from members of Auspicious Golden Fish and Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, heating Shiloh & Gaines' low-lit cocktail room with improvisational jams.

Soulful jazz quartet blends tight interplay with danceable funk grooves from members of Auspicious Golden Fish and Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, heating Shiloh & Gaines' low-lit cocktail room with improvisational jams.
Soulful jazz quartet blends tight interplay with danceable funk grooves from members of Auspicious Golden Fish and Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, heating Shiloh & Gaines' low-lit cocktail room with improvisational jams.

Late-evening jazz jam where local players trade standards and spontaneous solos over walking bass and brushed drums in a relaxed barroom setting; bring your instrument or come to listen and support.

Late-evening jazz jam where local players trade standards and spontaneous solos over walking bass and brushed drums in a relaxed barroom setting; bring your instrument or come to listen and support.
Late-evening jazz jam where local players trade standards and spontaneous solos over walking bass and brushed drums in a relaxed barroom setting; bring your instrument or come to listen and support.

Informal, impromptu jazz jam in a warm and welcoming brewery taproom where local instrumentalists and vocalists trade standards and spontaneous solos; bring an instrument or just listening ears for community-driven sets.

Informal, impromptu jazz jam in a warm and welcoming brewery taproom where local instrumentalists and vocalists trade standards and spontaneous solos; bring an instrument or just listening ears for community-driven sets.
Informal, impromptu jazz jam in a warm and welcoming brewery taproom where local instrumentalists and vocalists trade standards and spontaneous solos; bring an instrument or just listening ears for community-driven sets.

Call and response fiddles and clawhammer banjo create a warm old time Appalachian folk circle, where players of all skill levels swap tunes and listeners soak in communal taproom acoustic sessions.

Call and response fiddles and clawhammer banjo create a warm old time Appalachian folk circle, where players of all skill levels swap tunes and listeners soak in communal taproom acoustic sessions.
Call and response fiddles and clawhammer banjo create a warm old time Appalachian folk circle, where players of all skill levels swap tunes and listeners soak in communal taproom acoustic sessions.

Swinging hot jazz repertoire of upbeat standards and improvisation, delivered by a tight ensemble in an intimate wine bar setting conducive to relaxed listening and evening wine service.

Swinging hot jazz repertoire of upbeat standards and improvisation, delivered by a tight ensemble in an intimate wine bar setting conducive to relaxed listening and evening wine service.
Swinging hot jazz repertoire of upbeat standards and improvisation, delivered by a tight ensemble in an intimate wine bar setting conducive to relaxed listening and evening wine service.

Second line grooves and Curtis Mayfield like warmth fuse retro soul, New Orleans brass, and singer songwriter Americana into danceable, vintage tinged sets with intimate club energy.

Second line grooves and Curtis Mayfield like warmth fuse retro soul, New Orleans brass, and singer songwriter Americana into danceable, vintage tinged sets with intimate club energy.
Second line grooves and Curtis Mayfield like warmth fuse retro soul, New Orleans brass, and singer songwriter Americana into danceable, vintage tinged sets with intimate club energy.

Hoppin' hot jazz with energetic swing and upbeat improvisation from an acoustic combo, late evening 8–11:30pm set in a cozy bar; $10 cover for danceable, whiskey bar vibes.

Hoppin' hot jazz with energetic swing and upbeat improvisation from an acoustic combo, late evening 8–11:30pm set in a cozy bar; $10 cover for danceable, whiskey bar vibes.
Hoppin' hot jazz with energetic swing and upbeat improvisation from an acoustic combo, late evening 8–11:30pm set in a cozy bar; $10 cover for danceable, whiskey bar vibes.

Warm roots and blues acoustic duo delivering soulful guitar, harmony-driven songs, and nuanced storytelling in a relaxed brewery taproom atmosphere, perfect for evening pours and intimate, attentive crowds.

Warm roots and blues acoustic duo delivering soulful guitar, harmony-driven songs, and nuanced storytelling in a relaxed brewery taproom atmosphere, perfect for evening pours and intimate, attentive crowds.
Warm roots and blues acoustic duo delivering soulful guitar, harmony-driven songs, and nuanced storytelling in a relaxed brewery taproom atmosphere, perfect for evening pours and intimate, attentive crowds.

Moody lounge jazz from a local jazz trio paired with a new craft cocktail menu and spirited late-night service. Grab a table, sip inventive cocktails, and sink into dim, intimate ambiance for relaxed listening.

Moody lounge jazz from a local jazz trio paired with a new craft cocktail menu and spirited late-night service. Grab a table, sip inventive cocktails, and sink into dim, intimate ambiance for relaxed listening.
Moody lounge jazz from a local jazz trio paired with a new craft cocktail menu and spirited late-night service. Grab a table, sip inventive cocktails, and sink into dim, intimate ambiance for relaxed listening.

A tight house band set gives way to a loose open jam inviting pickup musicians and listeners into spontaneous solos, rollicking grooves, and collaborative improvisation in a late night music hall atmosphere.

A tight house band set gives way to a loose open jam inviting pickup musicians and listeners into spontaneous solos, rollicking grooves, and collaborative improvisation in a late night music hall atmosphere.
A tight house band set gives way to a loose open jam inviting pickup musicians and listeners into spontaneous solos, rollicking grooves, and collaborative improvisation in a late night music hall atmosphere.

Acoustic bluegrass jam welcoming pickers and listeners for participatory, low-key Tuesday night sessions. Free, drop-in format invites all skill levels to bring guitar, mandolin, fiddle, or upright bass and sit in.

Acoustic bluegrass jam welcoming pickers and listeners for participatory, low-key Tuesday night sessions. Free, drop-in format invites all skill levels to bring guitar, mandolin, fiddle, or upright bass and sit in.
Acoustic bluegrass jam welcoming pickers and listeners for participatory, low-key Tuesday night sessions. Free, drop-in format invites all skill levels to bring guitar, mandolin, fiddle, or upright bass and sit in.

Alchemical free-improvisation quartet performs experimental jazz and through-composed original pieces that crystallize melodic and textural quintessence in an intimate barroom setting, emphasizing exploratory, atmospheric sound.

Alchemical free-improvisation quartet performs experimental jazz and through-composed original pieces that crystallize melodic and textural quintessence in an intimate barroom setting, emphasizing exploratory, atmospheric sound.
Alchemical free-improvisation quartet performs experimental jazz and through-composed original pieces that crystallize melodic and textural quintessence in an intimate barroom setting, emphasizing exploratory, atmospheric sound.