Elephant Room

Daniel Ramirez of Texas Lifestyle Magazine said it well, " Sharp’s intoxicating voice has been a mainstay . . . long enough to cement her place among Austin’s elite music-makers." The Elephant Room has been lucky to be a part of all that. She's an act you've got to see!

Freddie Mendoza returns to Austin! Welcome home Freddie It will be a reunion of jazz elites.

Guitarist Aaron Frescas brings blues down to the basement.

THE BREW This band of brothers has been creating stellar Latin infused original jazz since 1980. They are no doubt an Austin treasure!

Elena Diaz is a jazz vocalist with an ability to transform any song into a sweet, touching tune that will move audiences in all contexts.

The 18 piece AUSTIN JAZZ BAND lead by Brian Bettger returns to their monthly residency show in the basement!

Michael Mordecai has been hosting his Monday Night Jam since 1980. When the Elephant Room opened in 1991 he found it's permanent home sweet home. Many Austin Jazz greats cut their teeth at this unassuming Monday night hang. You just never know who might show up or what musical jam moment might spark the next cool collaboration.

Pamela Hart and Women in Jazz light up the stage to celebrate "International Jazz Day"

At 13 Mitch started playing guitar with a surf band in McAllen, Texas. Years later he's traveling the world on multiple tours with Leonard Cohen. You're gonna want to hear the sounds that have endeared this master guitarist to so many and who Jazz Times Magazine calls "a man for all musical seasons".

Ten piece band performing original jazz fusion compositions of Dr. John Mills featuring A list musicians in the basement on the first Wednesday of each month.

Jitterbug Vipers perform 1930s-style "viper jazz" with a rock 'n' roll twist. With Bree Romeo on vocals, Francie “Meaux Jeaux” White on stand-up bass, and Masumi Jones on drums, they’re the “original and only trippy-swingadelic 1930s rock band on Planet Earth.”

The Jitterbug Vipers perform every first and third Wednesday evening in the basement.

Saxophonist, composer, Dr. Gil Del Bosque shares his original music and some classic jazz greats.

Shalane sings!

CenterPeace performs the music of James Polk, the true Godfather of Austin's Jazz scene who made his mark on this town before most of the local jazz artists were born. His music continues to set the standard for Austin jazz at its best!

You've heard Red's work on a ton of name artists' albums, in film and television soundtracks. Whether he's playing organ or piano, leading or supporting, he's a powerhouse and Austin's lucky to have him. If you call yourself an Elephant Room regular and haven't heard Red Young . . . well you better get down here cause Red's music is required listening!

After touring the world with legendary jazz organist Jimmy Smith, Cindy Blackmon (former drummer for Lenny Kravitz), guitarist Mark Whitfield, and steel drummer Othello Molineaux (Weather Report).

Henri Herbert Trio brings stride and boogie to the basement.

Michael Mordecai has been hosting his Monday Night Jam since 1980. When the Elephant Room opened in 1991 he found it's permanent home sweet home. Many Austin Jazz greats cut their teeth at this unassuming Monday night hang. You just never know who might show up or what musical jam moment might spark the next cool collaboration.

Fireball front man Jon Blondell gets the jam going early leading his own group—featuring Dr. Jim Rose—for a fun repertoire of songs from all over the musical spectrum brought to the jazz stage as only Blondie can do.