Sonny Rollins is widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians. In a seven-decade career, he has recorded over sixty albums as a leader. Many of his compositions have become jazz standards. Rollins has been called "the greatest living improviser". Join us for tribute to this living legend, Grammy Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree, featuring Dave Monsch and some of the areas best musicians. 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm
Jim Milan’s Bucket List Jazz Band is an eleven-piece jazz band that plays the music of Matty Matlock, Bob Crosby, Count Basie and others. The band has been a fixture in the DFW jazz scene for the past 14 years. Their arrangements are clever, with a Dixieland vibe, enjoyable, entertaining, and accessible, even for non-jazz lovers. The best description of their music is “Happy-Fun Jazz.” 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
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! 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
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.
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. 21 & up only.
Matthew Banks is a Dallas based jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and bassoonist. A native Texan, Matt specializes in Swing and other early varieties of jazz, often playing on instruments a hundred years old or more to evoke the sound of the era. Come by for the finest swing anthems of the 30s, frenetic Bebop of the 40s, gut-bucket Blues and more. This is a historical and musical journey that is always a blast. 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
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. 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
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 John Adams Electric Trio plus 1 pay tribute to two amazing musical artists Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorius. The tribute line up includes John Adams on bass, Stefan Karlsson on keys, Jason Smith on drums and featuring guest artist guitarist Noel Johnston. Join us in the Lounge for this one-of-a-kind evening. 21 & up only.
Brad Williams is gifted pianist and has been a staple in the jazz scene locally for quite some time. He performs, records, composes and teaches jazz. When Brad plays, his passion for the music comes through. This night Brad and his Quartet, featuring Rich McClure on guitar, honor the greatness jazz legends Chick Corea and Pat Metheny. Cutting loose on a Friday night in the Lounge. 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
Saxophonist Quamon Fowler has been honing his craft most of his life. He was mentored by legendary clarinetist Alvin Batiste, performing in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, sparking the release of his debut album "Introducing Quamon Fowler". He was selected as a Panasonic Young Soloist, later performing at the Kennedy Center, and joined the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program. His composition The Reinforcement received recognition from the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards, further cementing his path. Quamon won the North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Competition, toured with legends like Curtis Fuller and James Moody, and secured 3rd place in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition. He lives and breaths it you can just feel it. 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
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. 21 & up only.
Start the Valentine’s Day weekend with your favorite songs from the American Songbook The evening features pianist Stefan Karlsson and friends with vocalist Heather Patterson. The All-Star group includes Andrew Griffith on drums , Jonathan Fisher on bass and Heather. Stefan has assembled a top notch line up for this wonderful evening of jazz. A native of Sweden, Stefan has performed worldwide and recorded with artists such as Herb Ellis, Carl Fontana, Marvin Stamm, and many more. He was also a member of the acclaimed One O Clock Lab Band for three years. This is fantastic way to celebrate Valentine's Day and the weekend. 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
There's no better way to spend Valentine's Day than in the cozy ambiance of the Lounge. With a cocktail in your hand, local favorite, Sheran Goodspeed Keyton and All-Star Band will have your feet tapping and a smile on your face. Sheran brings a wide variety of jazz, blues, soul and swing to your Valentine's Day celebration. 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 Your admission includes one rose per couple plus a sweet treat! 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
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.