Dave Monsch and Mike Morrison pay tribute to the amazing album by jazz greats Gerry Mulligan & Ben Webster; Gerry Mulligan Meets Ben Webster. It was recorded in two sessions during November and December 1959, this historic summit meeting between the baritone and tenor sax masters produced some classic Mulligan compositions ("The Cat Walk," "Tell Me When") and also unique takes on Billy Strayhorn's "Chelsea Bridge" and Jule Styne's "Sunday." Don't miss the Summit.
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
The Steven Starks Quartet takes audiences back in time as they play classic jazz standards with an energetic, swingin’ vibe reminiscent of the 40’s and 50’s. Featuring vocalist Whitney James. "Whitney James ain't your typically thin-voiced, self-obsessed pseudo-diva. she's got a spine-tingling presence…” – Seattle Weekly. It's Saturday night in the Lounge. 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.
Drummer Andrew Griffith is more of the most sought after drummers in North Texas. He lives and breaths Jazz and shows with every performance. As a consummate drummer, Andrew has provided a steady groove for many well-known and legendary artists and musicians in the DFW area for many years. His musicianship crosses many genres, but he is rooted in jazz. This will be a magical night of the Greats of Jazz including Duke, Monk & More. 8pm
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
With a wide influence from the deeply rooted rhythms and tribal chants of Congo Square and the Mardi Gras Indians, to the historical traditional jazz, brass band, R&B, and Funk cultures of his hometown of New Orleans, LA, saxophonist Clarence Johnson III presents a uniquely original voice that is full of both intensity and passion. 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.
Twice-winner of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award, tenor saxophonist Quamon Fowler returns to Scat. Quamon is a true jazz musician and enthusiast. He lives and breathes it and you can feel it when he performs. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
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
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.
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.
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
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
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 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.