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
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.
"Described by The New York Times as “the best organ trio of the last decade,” this powerhouse ensemble has redefined the modern organ trio over the last 30 years. With their signature chemistry, inventive arrangements, and deep swing, Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart continue to set the standard for contemporary jazz. Larry Goldings brings his unmistakable Hammond B3 mastery, blending soulful groove with harmonic sophistication. His celebrated collaborations include work with James Taylor, John Scofield, and Michael Brecker, as well as compositions featured in film and television. Peter Bernstein, hailed as one of the most expressive and tasteful guitarists of his generation, is admired for his warm tone and melodic phrasing. A longtime fixture of the New York jazz scene, he has performed alongside legends such as Sonny Rollins, Diana Krall, and Lou Donaldson. Bill Stewart is revered as one of the most influential drummers in modern jazz, known for his subtle touch, rhythmic complexity, and melodic sensibility. His credits span an extraordinary list of artists, including Pat Metheny, Maceo Parker, and Joe Lovano. Together, these three virtuosos create a sound that’s at once timeless and fresh—swinging, soulful, and utterly captivating." 21 & up only. Doors for the 7:30pm show are at 7pm Doors for the 9:30pm show are at 9:15
A staple in the DFW jazz scene and at the Lounge, saxophonist and educator Tim Ishii leads an all-star group at the Lounge. The weekend is here, so come enjoy an evening of jazz classics. 21 & up only. Show time: 8 pm - Doors open at 7 pm Show time: 10 pm - Doors open at 9:45 pm
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
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 1pays tribute to American Jazz Pianist and Composer Chick Corea as well as the Jazz Fusion Wonder Band, Weather Report. Two classics of the Jazz World, one night. The All Star line up features John Adams - host & bass, guest artist Jason Bucklin – guitar, Matthew Babineaux – keys/sax and Jason Smith on drums. 8pm. 21 & up, as always.
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
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.
The Dave Monsch Quartet pays tribute to the music of Joe Henderson. During his four decades long career, Saxophonist, Joe Henderson played with many of the leading American players of his day and recorded for several prominent labels, including Blue Note, Milestone, Contemporary Records and Verve. Recording with Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard and Lee Morgan, to name a few. 8pm. As always 21 & up.
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.