A Roaring 20's Halloween Costume Party with Matthew Banks

A Roaring 20's Halloween Costume Party with Matthew Banks

Thu, Oct 30

Don't be scared. Grab your Zoot suit or Flapper dress and be part of our long standing Halloween Soiree. There will be the old school swinging sounds of The Matthew Banks Band to get those feet tapping. Try one of our Prohibition Era Cocktail specials to get you going. To top it off we will be offering some cool prizes for best costumes. It's the best Halloween hang in the city. 

The Music of Rogers & Hart; featuring the Stefan Karlsson Quartet

The Music of Rogers & Hart; featuring the Stefan Karlsson Quartet

Fri, Oct 31

Rodgers and Hart were a highly influential American musical partnership between composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart, who collaborated on 28 Broadway musicals and over 500 songs from 1919 until Hart's death in 1943. Known for their witty, sophisticated, and jazzy lyrics and melodies, their works include classic songs like "My Funny Valentine," "Blue Moon," and "The Lady Is a Tramp" and musicals such as Pal Joey. Pianist Stefan Karlsson has assembled a fantastic line up featuring Drummer Andrew Griffith, Bassist Lou Harlas and Vocalist Mark Toussaint. Join us for this trip down memory lane, of some of the best music ever written. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm 

Red Young & his Hot Horns

Red Young & his Hot Horns

Sat, Nov 01

Starting with his work with Linda Ronstadt and Nelson Riddle in the 1980s to Red and the Red Hots in the 90s at Caravan of Dreams, The Derby and the Queen Mary in LA to Red Young and His Hot Horns from 2016 in Austin, Red Young has always had a love of swinging and jazzy horn bands. Since the mid 1980s he has written, arranged and performed more than 200 of his works with this band. Featuring Red on piano, organ and vocals with drums, bass and 5 horns, he has been writing and directing this band through 40 years of performances and brings his sense of jazz, blues and many different elements of his long career into the music performed. Red is taking his voice and music back to his hometown, to Scat Jazz Lounge, for two shows and one unforgettable night of music. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm 

Black Dog Jazz Jam

Black Dog Jazz Jam

Sun, Nov 02

Don't miss this long running tradition at the Lounge. It's the Black Dog Jazz Jam with Joey Carter & Paul Metzger as your fearless band leaders. Come sit in or just take it all in as musicians from near and far gather every Sunday and make music together. There is no fee for a reservation, however YOU MUST BE SEATED BY 7:45pm or your reservation will be offered up for walk-ins. There is a two drink minimum or a $10 entertainment fee will be required. 21 & up only. 

Johnny Reno

Johnny Reno

Thu, Nov 06

Johnny Reno is an accomplished saxophone player, singer and musician. He was an original member of Stevie Ray Vaughan's Double Trouble in 1978 and 79. Johnny's been laying down his west coast swing locally and across the globe for decades and from 1990 through 1995 was a featured member of the Chris Isaak band. Fort Worth's own returns to the Lounge. 

Mahogony The Artist

Mahogony The Artist

Fri, Nov 07

Mahogany has stretched her soul vocals singing back ground with world-renowned bass player Foley (Miles Davis/Joni Mitchel/Chaka Khan). She graced the stage with percussionist Victor Orlando (GAP band, Tina Marie, Chaka Khan) live in Dallas and has also recently served as Music Director for artist Dani Mimms (Klymaxx) live in Dallas. Mahogany has been a featured vocalist in the super GOGO Band, under the direction of 5-time Grammy Award winner Shaun Martin (7 Summers, Snarky Puppy) for the past six years. From soulful to swinging, Mahogany will light up the night. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm 

Bishop Avenue Hot Six

Bishop Avenue Hot Six

Sat, Nov 08

Bishop Avenue Hot SIX formed in December of 2019 with the sole purpose of preserving an American art form known as early jazz. Consisting of trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, upright bass and drums, the bands goal is to stay as authentic as possible while keeping the band stage hot with not only styles from New Orleans, but to also include Chicago, New York and San Francisco styles as well. The band is inspired by the likes of Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and his Hot 5 (and 7), Bix Beiderbecke, Turk Murphy to name a few. Cocktails and feet tapping! Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm 

Black Dog Jazz Jam

Black Dog Jazz Jam

Sun, Nov 09

Don't miss this long running tradition at the Lounge. It's the Black Dog Jazz Jam with Joey Carter & Paul Metzger as your fearless band leaders. Come sit in or just take it all in as musicians from near and far gather every Sunday and make music together. There is no fee for a reservation, however YOU MUST BE SEATED BY 7:45pm or your reservation will be offered up for walk-ins. There is a two drink minimum or a $10 entertainment fee will be required. 21 & up only. 

The Music of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea & Miles Davis

The Music of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea & Miles Davis

Thu, Nov 13

The John Adams “Electric Trio plus 1” performs the Music of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Miles Davis on special night in the Lounge. This All Star line up features John Adams (bass), Stefan Karlsson (keys), & Jason Smith (drums) & special guest Chris Borin (trumpet). Don't miss this fantastic Jazz celebration. 

Shelley Carrol

Shelley Carrol

Fri, Nov 14

Renowned saxophonist Shelley Carrol was named the 2007 “Sammons Center Jazz Artist of the Year,” the highest accolade possible for Dallas/Ft. Worth area jazz musician. He was a 2014 Dallas Observer nominee for “Best Jazz Act.” Shelley has toured with multi-platinum artists Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark, Jr. and Kool and the Gang as well being a member of the Duke Ellington Band. 8 & 10pm Shows. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm 

Quintin Harris

Quintin Harris

Sat, Nov 15

Pianist and vocalist Quintin Harris has been on the rise, appearing in some of NYC's most celebrated venues such as Birdland Jazz Club (where his trio performs regularly), Dizzy's at Jazz At Lincoln Center, The Aman, 54 Below, and Midnight Blue to name a few. An acolyte of GRAMMY-Award-Winning, master pianist Bill Charlap, Quintin Harris performs with a sensibility and emotion beyond his years. An interpreter of the Great American Songbook and old New York’s elegance, he infuses melody, phrasing, touch with enormous sensitivity and passion through pyrotechnical trio arrangements and heart wrenching ballad playing. The trio will be joined by NYC-based tenor saxophonist, Bailey Giles—a true fireball soloist and young lion on the jazz scene. The New York City Jazz Record writes: “The classic American Songbook has rarely felt so authentic…the old New York imagery flourished…” Quintin's quartet includes Griffin Fink on Bass, Max Marsillo on Drums and Bailey Giles on Tenor Sax. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm 

Black Dog Jazz Jam

Black Dog Jazz Jam

Sun, Nov 16

Don't miss this long running tradition at the Lounge. It's the Black Dog Jazz Jam with Joey Carter & Paul Metzger as your fearless band leaders. Come sit in or just take it all in as musicians from near and far gather every Sunday and make music together. There is no fee for a reservation, however YOU MUST BE SEATED BY 7:45pm or your reservation will be offered up for walk-ins. There is a two drink minimum or a $10 entertainment fee will be required. 21 & up only. 

Ginny Mac Quartet

Ginny Mac Quartet

Thu, Nov 20

Hailing from Fort Worth, TX, Ginny Mac fronts a dynamic group that brings a fresh and exciting twist to vocal and instrumental stylings in Western Swing, Americana, Hot Jazz, and International music genres. Ginny has also toured with Asleep At The Wheel, Brave Combo, Pat Green, Mike Dillon, The Texas Playboys under the direction of Tommy Allsup and Leon Rausch, and many others. 

Sheran Goodspeed Keyton

Sheran Goodspeed Keyton

Fri, Nov 21

Sheran Goodspeed Keyton has performed professionally for over 20 years and has toured nationally and internationally. In music, Sheran has worked with gospel greats Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond, blues great Lucky Peterson, and many more. Known by many as DFW's Darling Diva, her interactive, cabaret-styled performance ranges from straight-ahead to funk-infused jazz. "Ms. Goodspeed Keyton's voice is a force of nature.” ~DMN Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm 

Jim Snidero Quartet featuring Grammy Award Winning Alto Saxophonist,  Jim Snidero

Jim Snidero Quartet featuring Grammy Award Winning Alto Saxophonist, Jim Snidero

Sat, Nov 22

Grammy award-winning alto saxophonist, composer and author Jim Snidero encapsulates what is both unique and compelling about jazz. Hailed as an “alto sax virtuoso” (Downbeat) with “mind-boggling” improvisation skills (The Guardian), and “an alto saxophone sound that is one of the richest and purest on the planet” (Stereophile), he has amassed over 16 million streams on Spotify and Apple music presenting acoustic jazz of the highest caliber, including his 2021 album Live at the Deer Head Inn, (Savant) receiving a 5-star masterpiece review in Downbeat magazine. In 2024, Jim Snidero reached the pinnical of the jazz world, placed top 5- alto saxophone, in the preeminent Downbeat Magazine International Critics Poll. The Jim Snidero Quartet features Stefan Karlsson on piano, Henry Beal on Bass and Steve Pruitt Drums. "SNIDERO HAS LET HIS INFLUENCES REVEAL SOMETHING SPECIAL” – THE TIMES “MIND-BOGGLING, AND, AT THE SAME TIME, HUGELY ENJOYABLE (IMPROVISATION)” – THE GUARDIAN Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm 

Black Dog Jazz Jam

Black Dog Jazz Jam

Sun, Nov 23

Don't miss this long running tradition at the Lounge. It's the Black Dog Jazz Jam with Joey Carter & Paul Metzger as your fearless band leaders. Come sit in or just take it all in as musicians from near and far gather every Sunday and make music together. There is no fee for a reservation, however YOU MUST BE SEATED BY 7:45pm or your reservation will be offered up for walk-ins. There is a two drink minimum or a $10 entertainment fee will be required. 21 & up only. 

Closed For Thanksgiving

Closed For Thanksgiving

Thu, Nov 27

Happy Thanksgiving. All the Best to you and yours. 

Ricki Derek & the Vegas Six

Ricki Derek & the Vegas Six

Fri, Nov 28

Imagine yourself on the strip in early 60's when the Copa at the Sands was the place to be. You don't need a time machine or a loan, Ricki and his band swing into Scat for a fun night of some of the greatest songs ever written. If the sounds of Ricki and the band don't get your feet tappin, you need new feet! From Sinatra to Torme, it's a great ride. Bill Zehme of Esquire magazine and author of "The Way You Wear Your Hat" said this of Ricki..."Frank is proud of you up there somewhere...you swing like a mutha!" Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm