John Mills Times Ten (9:00), Jitterbug Vipers (6:00)

On the first Wednesday of every month, one of Austin’s most dedicated jazz musicians takes the stage for lessons in the art of swinging improvisation. A veteran jazz teacher at UT-Austin and an Elephant Room staple, Dr. John Mills has been active in the scene for decades, racking up stage and recording time with the Bob Meyer Concept Orchestra, 3rd Coast Jazz Orchestra, Carla Bley, Kenny Wheeler, Maria Schneider, and many more. His main gig, though, is leading his eclectic powerhouse of a 10-piece band – check 2018’s Flying Blind, on Elephant booker Michael Mordecai’s venerable Fable Records, for corroboration. – Michael Toland