Hotel Eve Jazz

The UNC Asheville XTet, directed by Jacob Rodriguez, is the senior-most student jazz ensemble from the music department at University of North Carolina at Asheville. Featuring primarily student-composed and arranged works, the group’s repertoire moves through swing, modern jazz, funk, bossa nova, and beyond. After making their debut at Hotel Eve in January to an...

Led by Asheville bassist Danny Iannucci, this dynamic quartet features Peter Dimery (sax), Alex Taub (keys), and Joe Enright (drums). Known for his deep groove and genre-bending versatility on upright and electric bass, Iannucci brings a bold musical voice to every performance, blending jazz tradition with modern influences through energetic sets and inventive improvisation. Tenor...

The Pamela Jones Trio is an Asheville-based jazz ensemble presenting timeless selections from the Great American Songbook, featuring the music of legendary composers including George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, and more. Vocalist and songwriter Pamela Jones, originally from the NYC/Connecticut area, studied Voice and Musical Theater at the Boston Conservatory and Acting at Circle...

Starkestra SWINGS (Jazz Set) is a special offshoot of New Dawn Starkestra, bringing the group’s adventurous spirit squarely into the world of jazz. The project features four standout voices from the Western North Carolina scene: Rebekah Todd (vocals), Isaac Hadden (guitar), Quinn Sternberg (bass), and Jeff Sipe (drums). Formulated from the collaborative energy of New...

The Chicken Alley Hot 5 brings together the cast of some of Asheville’s finest purveyors of old-time hot jazz from the past 25 years. The group conjures their name from the memories of the infamous Space Lounge of Chicken Alley (the whispered about OG speak-easy where many of this group cut their teeth) tucked away...

The Brian Felix Organ Trio is the jazz/funk organ group of the future. Rooted in the deep traditions of organ-driven jazz, funk, and soul, the trio blends reggae, samba, surf rock, gospel, and ambient soundscapes into a unified and forward-looking musical vision. Known for its telepathic interplay, deep grooves, and daring spontaneity, the trio has...

Celebrated bassist and composer Steve LaSpina has been a vital force on the New York and international jazz scene for more than four decades. A longtime collaborator with icons including Stan Getz, Benny Carter, Phil Woods, Joe Williams, Clark Terry, Chet Baker, Randy Brecker, Pat Martino, and Jim Hall, LaSpina has appeared on more than...

Mind Beach is the newest project led by Asheville bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg. The band is quickly gaining a following throughout the Carolinas for both their daring improvised forays and their commitment to song craft. Mind Beach is constantly evolving and adding new repertoire while also performing music from Sternberg’s five studio albums. The...

  $15 at the door (all ticket proceeds are 100% passed to the band, backed by a living wage guarantee from Hotel Eve) *Reserve a table in advance, or join us impromptu the night of the show. Reservations/advance tickets are recommended for preferred seating, but not required. Tickets are available at the door on a...

Quinn Sternberg leads the Quinn Sternberg Standards Trio, presenting classic jazz compositions and selections from the Great American Songbook with warmth, creativity, and deep respect for the tradition. Joined by Bill Bares on piano and Ryan Ptasnik on drums, the trio brings fresh perspective to beloved repertoire. Rooted in the spirit of classic jazz while...

Coming to us from NYC: Straight Up! is a co-led jazz trio founded by guitarist Reed Miller and drummer Andrew Kushnir, joined by bassist Sam Trapchak. What began as outdoor sessions in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park during the summer of 2021 quickly grew into a tightly-knit ensemble rooted in the aesthetic of mid-century modernism. Straight Up!...

Soul Jazz Revival is a collection of Asheville staples paying tribute to the legends of the organ jazz movement of the 60’s such as Jimmy Smith, George Benson, and Stanley Turrentine, as well as modern giants like Roy Hargrove and Jon Batiste, to name a few. oin us for this unique installment featuring Jacob Rodriguez...

Before Jay Sanders learned to play, he learned what playing is for. His earliest musical education came not from charts or chord books but from teachers who spoke of fundamental vibration, sacred geometry, and the Music of the Spheres — the ancient idea that the cosmos itself moves in patterns that sound, at its deepest...

After Ours is a two-man wrecking crew with influences ranging from modern jazz to grunge to instrumental hip hop & experimental music. Hybrid 7-string guitarist/loop aficionado Eli Kahn creates sonic layer cakes with the aid of his effects arsenal, while drummer Joe Enright's ever-expansive jazz beat backdrops create a sound that is all their own....

Guitarist Jorge Garcia brings his unmistakable touch to the stage with a trio featuring Nathan Lambertson on bass and Patrick Lane on drums. Garcia’s intense passion for the guitar is immediately visible (and equally audible) through his soulful original compositions, melodic improvisations, and rhythmic precision. Over the course of his career, Garcia has performed alongside...