Scat Jazz Lounge's Upcoming Shows

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 

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. 

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. As always, 21 & up. 

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 

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. 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. 

Trumpeter Pete Clagett pays tribute to the one and only Miles Davis. Take a musical trip through the career of the man who changed jazz forever. It’s the Musings of Miles. 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm 

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!" 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 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 

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 Steven Starks Quintet 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. 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. 21 & up only. 

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 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm