Come and celebrate the birthday of the Parker Jazz Club owner and musician Kris Kimura! "Getting older is the natural process of aging, which involves gradual physical and mental changes, an increased risk of disease, and life transitions like retirement. While it can bring challenges, aging is also associated with advantages like increased wisdom, experience, and emotional intelligence. There are many ways to approach aging positively, such as embracing change, staying physically and mentally active, and challenging negative assumptions about growing older. " I don't know if I'm getting wiser... but it has sure been a fun ride so far! Join Kris Kimura as he reflects on getting older with music and stories... backed by the Ryan Davis Trio and featuring special guests. 

The Ryan Davis Trio plays classic jazz and Great American Songbook selections, including modern works but also stretching back through the post-bop, cool jazz, and traditional jazz genres, trying to build on the musical language that has been left for us, and attempting to introduce a new audience to these great tunes. “Ultimately though, we are trying to groove, to find a connection on a more fundamental, human level, and move the audience with us,” says Davis. Pianist, composer, and arranger Davis leads the ensemble, with Jeremy Bruch on drums and Ben Triesch on bass. Specific artists that have influenced the sound of the group include Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Ellis Marsalis, Tamir Hendelman, Bill Charlap, Errol Garner, George Shearing, Red Garland, and many others. 

A Night to be Thankful For Before the season of shopping lists and sugar cookies takes over, unwind with an evening of genre-bending brilliance from Aubrey Logan. Her Slightly Bigger than Average Band brings the unmatched energy, while Aubrey brings the heart, the laughs, and the kind of musical daring that turns a night out into a memory. Warm up your November with a show that swings, surprises, and satisfies from the very first note. You’ll be thankful you did. 

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 

As part of our Limited Summer Series, Parker Jazz Club welcomes the infamous and outrageous Monster Big Band to perform on our stage for one night of absolute big band mayhem! While the Monster Big Band has a monthly residency at the iconic Elephant Room, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to unleash the beast in our basement! Come see and hear what we're sure will be a great time! The Monster Big Band is a collection of some of the finest jazz and commercial musicians from the Austin area. Members of the local area bands Mingo Fishtrap, Los Jazz Vatos, The Lucky Strikes, The Atlantics, Duck Soup, Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes, The Stingers and The Scabs come together to play hard driving swing with an attitude. Sit back, strap in, and enjoy the wall of sound that is the Monster Big Band !!! 

Stephane Wrembel stands as one of the world's most celebrated guitarists. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is renowned for his masterful blend of jazz, gypsy swing and world music enchanting audiences across the globe with his unique sound. Wrembel is also a highly respected composer. His original compositions have graced the acclaimed films Midnight in Paris ("Bistro Fada"), Vicky Cristina Barcelona ("Big Brother") and Rifkin’s Festival (original score). Midnight in Paris won the Grammy Award® for "Best Compilation Soundtrack." At the 2012 Academy Awards®, Wrembel was handpicked by renowned composer Hans Zimmer to join his "All Star Band" performing alongside luminaries like Esperanza Spalding, Pharrell, and Shelia E. With an already impressive discography of 19 albums released under his name and the pseudonym, The Django Experiment, Wrembel recently released a triptych-- 3 CDs entitled Phase 1, 2 and 3--recorded with his band and Canadian improvisational pianist Jean-Michel Pilc. Released in April of 2024, the triptych has received glowing press in Downbeat, Guitar Player Magazine, Acoustic Guitar Magazine, New York Jazz Record and more. Wrembel’s collaborations with other top musicians such as mandolinist David Grisman and Grammy Award®-winning guitarist Raul Midon highlight his remarkable versatility. Additionally, Wrembel is a dedicated musical director and educator. Since 2003, he has curated the Django a Gogo Music Festival, a celebrated week-long event honoring the Sinti guitar style, held in Maplewood, New Jersey, and in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Town Hall and featuring series of master guitar classes. Wrembel has shared the stage with legends including Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, The Roots, Medeski Martin & Wood, Me’shell Ndegeocello, John Scofield, Larry Keel, Stochelo Rosenberg, and Sam Bush. His performances on NPR’s prestigious Mountain Stage and the syndicated radio show Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour further showcase his diverse talent. His performances transcend genre boundaries, offering something different to every music enthusiast. As he himself puts it, “I just play my own music. It’s not only for the rock music lover, the Django Reinhardt lover or jazz lover. It’s for the music lover.” Don’t miss your chance to see Stephane Wrembel live with his world-class band, featuring Josh Kaye on guitar and oud, and Ari Folman-Cohen on bass. Quotes: “…a revelation.” –Rolling Stone “Stephane Wrembel just might be the greatest acoustic guitarist alive.”—The Aquarian “Stephane Wrembel repeatedly soars whether performing his own music or classics by Django Reinhardt and Duke Ellington.”—San Diego Union Tribune MORE INFO: www.stephanewrembel.com https://www.facebook.com/StephaneWrembel/ https://www.youtube.com/c/StephaneWrembelOfficial https://www.instagram.com/stephanewrembel/ 

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 

NORI featuring Carolyn Trowbridge NORI is a genre-bending jazz band featuring Akina Adderley on vocals (granddaughter of jazz legend Nat Adderley), Erik Telford on trumpet, Nick Litterski on keys, Aaron Allen on upright bass, and Andy Beaudoin on drums. Festival Peak describes Nori as “a five-person gift from Austin, TX.” Their most recent album Walking Foot has received much critical acclaim including an Editor’s Choice for best albums in 2025 in Jazzwise magazine and a declaration by Paris Move – “This is not just an album; it is an offering of vision, soul, and intellect, likely to be referenced and revered for years to come.” Austin Music Award-nominated multi-instrumental musician, performer, and composer, Carolyn Trowbridge is an energetic, multifaceted artist. Her innovative fluency with her craft creates sonic experiences, fueled by a zealous passion for all things “sound.” She has recorded, collaborated, and performed with several well-known artists including Grammy Award nominees Black Pumas, Adrian Quesada, Graham Reynolds, Alex Coke, Star Parks, Hard Proof, Mike Portnoy, and many more. Join us for this special evening where NORI shares the stage with one-of-a-kind artist Carolyn Trowbridge. 

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 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 

We are closed for the evening to host a private event. Sorry for the inconvenience! If you’d like to have the club all to yourself for a night, let us know! events@parkerjazzclub.com 

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 

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 

A Very Aubrey Christmas It’s the most musical time of the year—and no one jingles the bells quite like Aubrey Logan. For one night only, Parker Jazz Club transforms into a swinging winter wonderland as Aubrey and her Slightly Bigger than Average Band unwrap holiday favorites, original tunes, and a few surprise stocking stuffers. Equal parts festive, funky, and full of cheer, this is the Christmas show your December needs. 

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 with special guest (and Parker's mommy) Jennifer Johnson. 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 with special guest (and Parker's mommy) Jennifer Johnson. 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 

Timeless THE FOUR FRESHMEN Celebrate the Giants of Song An evening that will have you strolling through the revered chapters of the Great American Songbook. An homage to the songs that continue to stand the test of time, taking the audience on a sincere and energetic musical journey with a carefully curated repertoire of timeless standards. The Four Freshmen perform with such clarity, precision, and emotion it will leave the audience breathless. Honoring the legacy of The Four Freshmen with such classics as “It’s a Blue World”, “Poinciana”, “Day By Day” The quartet also break new ground with familiar songs that will strike a chord with listeners of any generation reimagining the likes of “Put on A Happy Face”, “All the Things You Are”, and “What a Wonderful World”. The Four Freshmen bring a sincere energy and intimacy to their shows that remind you the music holds true through the generations. The Four Freshmen deliver an intimate, energetic and musically memorable evening of stellar vocal harmony, Bossa Nova, Swing, hauntingly beautiful Ballads, and dreamy gems. An evening not to be forgotten. 

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOW! Step into the holiday spirit with The Copa Kings as they light up the stage with a high-energy blend of Christmas favorites and golden-age swing. For one night only come and enjoy the big sound, festive spirit, and a holiday celebration like no other! 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 

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 11th, we celebrate the birth of Ol’ Blue Eyes (born December 12) 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