Hotel Eve Jazz

The Able Jones Organ Trio channels the deep groove and soul of the Hammond B-3 tradition while carving out a fresh, modern sound. Blending blues, post-bop, Latin, and soul-jazz influences, organist Able Jones leads with an expressive, evolving voice rooted in the spirit of improvisation. Joined by Patrick Lane on drums and Dalton Hix on...

Trumpeter & Vocalist Justin Ray brings his quartet to the stage alongside Tim Fischer on guitar, Steve LaSpina on bass and Alan Hall on Drums for an evening of world-class jazz. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Justin has performed with artists including Michael Bublé, Kurt Elling, Dave Weckl, Kamasi Washington, and more. During his...

Led by bassist Danny Iannucci, this Asheville-based quartet features Peter Dimery (tenor sax), Taylor Pierson (keys), and Joe Enright (drums). Known for deep groove, expressive improvisation, and a modern take on jazz tradition, the group delivers high-energy, dynamic sets shaped by some of the region’s most in-demand players. $15 at the door (all ticket proceeds...

Led by acclaimed pianist Keith Davis, this powerhouse trio brings together decades of experience from across the jazz world. Davis—whose 40+ year career includes work with legends like Donald Byrd and Wallace Roney—pairs with internationally renowned bassist Steve LaSpina, a longtime collaborator of Stan Getz and Chet Baker with over 275 recordings to his name,...

Dr. Jason DeCristofaro is an active music educator, multi-instrumentalist and composer/arranger based in Asheville, NC. He is entering his 10th year at Warren Wilson College, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Department, and Director of the Kittredge Arts Center. Jason's classical and jazz music has been performed internationally and throughout...

Bob Songster NC Roots Quartet | John Coltrane Centennial Celebration ft. Will Boyd Bob Songster's NC Roots Quartet returns, featuring acclaimed saxophonist Will Boyd, celebrates the centennial of jazz legend John Coltrane with an evening honoring one of the most influential voices in music history. Experience inspired interpretations of Coltrane's timeless compositions alongside the spirit...

Don Mikkelsen has played trombone professionally for over 50 years, performing internationally with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Blood Sweat & Tears, Nancy Wilson, Sammy Davis Jr., Marvin Gaye, Elvis Presley, Peggy Lee, and Michel Legrand, and on recordings of such diverse artists as Louie Bellson, Grand Master Flash, and Peter Gabriel (Sledgehammer)....

Join us for a special performance by multi-instrumentalist Mike Holstein, a respected bassist, guitarist, composer, and educator whose musical career spans decades of performance across jazz, blues, folk, and American roots traditions. $10 weekdays -$15 weekends at the door (all ticket proceeds are 100% passed to the band, backed by a living wage guarantee from...

Every third Thursday, Joe Enright hosts an intimate, ever-changing night of original music—spotlighting a different featured artist each month. Blending jazz with each artist’s unique voice, the evening weaves original compositions with a curated selection of their personal influences and favorite tunes. Anchored by one of the region’s most in-demand drummers, Composer’s Room offers a...

Led by Asheville bassist and composer Quinn Sternberg, Mind Beach is known throughout the Carolinas for its adventurous improvisation and thoughtful songwriting. Drawing from Sternberg's five studio albums alongside an ever-evolving repertoire, the band creates a fluid, genre-blurring sound that DownBeat Magazine praised as "complex yet digestible." The quartet brings an energetic, deeply connected approach...

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...

Saxophonist and composer Jack Wilkins recently retired as Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of South Florida School of Music where he was Director of the Jazz Studies program. After retiring, Jack moved back to his native state of North Carolina and has been performing at a variety of venues around the state. Jack...

Led by guitarist Miguel Schwiderke, influenced by Wes Montgomery and John Coltrane, this jazz trio blends deep musicality with spontaneous improvisation. Backed by former Drayton and the Dreamboats members Craig Kellberg on upright bass and Mattick Frick on drums, the group brings together three distinct voices for an engaging and dynamic live performance. $10 weekdays...

The Core: Original Improvisational Jazz Quintet Working firmly in the jazz tradition, The Core has spent over a decade composing and performing throughout the Southeast. The group presents selections from their upcoming recording alongside highlights from their existing catalog. FEATURING Justin Ray – Trumpet Jacob Rodriguez – Saxophone Bill Bares – Keyboard Zack Page –...

Sugar Bomb is an instrumental modern jazz trio known for their dynamic range in style and composition. They have performed at jazz festivals across the US & as far away as Thailand, where they performed at the Chiang Mai International Jazz Festival in 2025. The trio consists of Jacob Bruner (keyboards), Eli Kahn (bass), and...

  $10 weekdays -$15 weekends 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...