Playback: Can Austin Be a Jazz City?

Two venues usher in a new era in Austin jazz. Plus music scholar Bill Bentley brings the Smithsonian Institution to bear at BookPeople.

"...Austin ain't a jazz town – not in the way the city holds..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Jazz's Generational Divide

The IAJE vision of jazz's future.

"...analytical study of Django Reinhardt's Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Next door, meanwhile, blaring through the wall,..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Jazz Sides

"...this is one of the trippier examples of acid jazz reflux to come down the pike in some time...."

June 12, 1998 Music Review

Live and Recorded Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Black Pistol Fire, BLXPLTN, Jazz for a cause, and more

"...insane, so that helps." – Kevin Curtin A Night of Jazz Together..."

July 23, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Heavy Lifting: The Hammond Organ Has a Special Place in Austin ... I Should Know

Austin's an epicenter for an instrument that stopped being manufactured 47 years ago

"...and Jimmy Smith. Eighteen years old and sneaking into clubs in Ft. Worth, I couldn't afford an organ at..."

April 1, 2022 Music Feature by Red Young

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Paul Cauthen, Bun B, Diplo, Vrywvy, and more recommended shows

"...using them. – Abby Johnston The Music of Cole PorterParker Jazz Club, Thursday 2 – Saturday 4..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Column by Abby Johnston

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...of July weekend at Antone's in celebration of the club's 46th anniversary. Certified trill Houstonian Lil' Keke represents the..."

July 2, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Faster Than Sound: Music Venues React to Stage 5

New city recommendations halt shows at many venues ahead of New Year's Eve

"...At Parker Jazz Club, owner Kris Kimura also found altered shows..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Three Live Music Events for Your Valentine's Weekend

Showtunes, Motown, and live comedy are on offer

"...Parker Jazz Club..."

Feb. 10, 2021 Events Post by Greg Stitt

Texan Catherine Cohen Brings New York Opulence to Moontower Comedy

Moontower star talks musicals, oversharing, and what she's reading now

"...stand of her show Cat Cohen and Friends at Parker Jazz Club...."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Five Unmissable Podcasts at Moontower

Like you're in the studio with your favorite comedy podcaster

"...certainly appealing. exactlyrightmedia.com/bananas The Dork ForestFri., April 22, 5pm, Parker Jazz Club..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Dina Barrish

Faster Than Sound – Summer in the City: Concerts, Protests, Relief Controversy, Potentially Less HAAM

Clubs navigate show safety, local musicians soundtrack protests, and HAAM asks for city aid.

"...past week, Far Out Lounge, Sahara Lounge, and Coconut Club joined Broken Spoke, Stubb's, Parker Jazz Club, Hanovers 2.0,..."

June 12, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Kate Bush Bash, Urban Heat, Knife in the Water, Night Cap, Adrian Ruiz, and Shimmer Island

"...T.S. Knife in the Water, Conrad Keely, the John-PaulsChess Club, Friday 29..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Oliver Tree, Christian McBride, Beach House, Daniel Fears, Kydd Jones, and more recommended shows

"...of Soul). Grammy-winning double bassist by way of load-bearing jazz support beams both historic (Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins, Chick..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...The Point is, at heart, a jazz-fusion combo, but every record opens new lanes. 2020 debut..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Could Austin Arts & Music Finally Get a Cultural Trust?

It's not here yet, but talks are intensifying. Also, bars and a few live music venues reopen.

"...big moves. To rebuild the local live music economy, clubs must not only outlast the pandemic, but also survive..."

May 29, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sue Foley, Nat Adderley Jr., Cheap Trick, Little Mazarn and Ralph White, High Desert Queen, and the Austin Record Convention

"...Antone's Nightclub, Friday 15 - Pinky’s Blues prerelease show..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Celebrate Bastille Day in Austin

Parlez-vous français?

"...down to business with a glass of Pernod absinthe. Parker Jazz Club..."

July 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Timbeko, Shinyribs, TC Superstar, an Exquisite Corpse, and more recommended shows for the week

"...truly once-in-a-lifetime sight: college kids moshing to a full jazz band. Graduating from West Campus royalty to citywide favorites,..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mike & the Moonpies lead a stacked Sagebrush bill, plus Joey DeFrancesco, Destroyer of Light, the War on Drugs, Thor & Friends, and Clem Snide

"...Earl Keen and Nanci Griffith.  – Doug Freeman Joey DeFrancescoParker Jazz Club, Friday 14 (8pm) & Saturday 15 (8pm,..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Faster Than Sound: Live Music Preservation Fund Pays 73 Venues

Ongoing funding under Phase 2 to begin in March.

"...$861,000 in relief made its way to some 30 clubs throughout 2020. The city announced plans for Phase 2..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound's Musical Top 10s of 2020

Eleven lists of Austin's best releases, theme songs, livestreams, creative pivots and more.

"...5) Continental Club's Continental Confidential..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Bombs, Beto, and the Biggest Music Stories of 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

"...dropped their capacity right before SXSW. The most contentious club closings came simultaneously: EDM hotbeds Kingdom and Ethics Music..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...education.  – Genevieve Wood Ostraca, .gif from god, VotiveChess Club, Tuesday 20..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: 2018-19 Austin Music Poll Ballot

Kevin Curtin votes in the only election that matters, and you can too

"...Best Album Art, Best Venue to Play, and Best Club Lighting, which sounds like it was dreamed up by..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Weary from the first week of school? Live music to the rescue!

"...Mark Farina turns Parish into a 90s electro-jazz club, Babes Fest returns to town on Saturday, and..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Go South of the Border With These 15 Latinx Acts

"...Day Stage @ Austin Convention Center, noon; Fri. 15, Parker Jazz Club, 10:35pm Both of Cuban singer-songwriter Eme Alfonso's..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Die Spitz, Red Axes, Fiddlehead, Albert Lee, Elsa Cross, and more recommended shows

"...intimate roadhouse for a history lesson. – Raoul Hernandez Andre HaywardParker Jazz Club, Tuesday 12..."

July 8, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spray Paint, Heavy Meddo, Why Bonnie, Gypsy Mitchell, Black Midi, and more recommended live shows

"...Chess Club, Thursday 22 (w/ Screensaver, Michael C. Sharp)..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Urban Heat, Jonathan Terrell, Dayglow, Marcia Ball, and a smattering of metal headline our recommended shows

"...Primo the Alien opens. – Derek Udensi Ryan Davis Trio Parker Jazz Club, Tuesday 6..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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