I’ll be leading the NJPAC jazz jam session at Clement’s Place. In the house band I will be joined by Marianne Solivan (vocals), Raul Reyes (bass), and Daniel Green (drums).

Attendees can RSVP here: https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/

I will be joined by Charlie Sigler (guitar), Mike Karn (bass), and McClenty Hunter (drums)

James Austin Jr. – piano/leader
Joe Magnarelli – trumpet
Josh Lee – alto saxophone
Ben Rubens – bass
Jeremy Warren – drums

$25 – $45 + $2.58 – $3.56 fee

Our Barry Harris celebration continues Thursday – Saturday (Dec 14, 15, and 16) as “Luminescence” performs the Late Night Sessions at Dizzy’s. We start at 11:15p each night. On Thursday night we will open it up for musicians and vocalists to jam with us. Pleased to have Josh Lee, Kendric McCallister, Mason James, Matt Martinez, Daniel Green, and Adam Gay joining me on the bandstand. Come thru!

Our Barry Harris celebration continues Thursday – Saturday (Dec 14, 15, and 16) as “Luminescence” performs the Late Night Sessions at Dizzy’s. We start at 11:15p each night. On Thursday night we will open it up for musicians and vocalists to jam with us. Pleased to have Josh Lee, Kendric McCallister, Mason James, Matt Martinez, Daniel Green, and Adam Gay joining me on the bandstand. Come thru!

Our Barry Harris celebration continues Thursday – Saturday (Dec 14, 15, and 16) as “Luminescence” performs the Late Night Sessions at Dizzy’s. We start at 11:15p each night. On Thursday night we will open it up for musicians and vocalists to jam with us. Pleased to have Josh Lee, Kendric McCallister, Mason James, Matt Martinez, Daniel Green, and Adam Gay joining me on the bandstand. Come thru!

James will be joined by Willie Jones III (drums) and Paul Gill (bass). James will play jazz standards as well as selections from his “Songs in the Key of Wonder” project.

Pleased to be performing a jazz trio concert at Calvary Church in Riverton, NJ for Circle of Friends on Sunday, January 29th at 2p. I will be joined by Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren on the bandstand. All are welcome.

featuring Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren. We’ll be playing a mix of selections from my Songs in the Key of Wonder project as well as jazz standards and other good stuff. See the flyer for ticketing and other information. All are welcome!

This day is special because it is also the birthday of our musical father, the late great Dr. Barry Harris. We will be presenting a special program of Dr. Harris’ music with participation from the Barry Harris Institute of Jazz, The Barry Harris Chorus, and a house band featuring Josh Lee, Russell Hall, Mason James, Evan Sherman, and yours truly. Reservations are encouraged. Come one, come all!

I am pleased to be joined by Clark Sommers and Cliff Wallace on this occasion. If you know folks connected with Notre Dame, or anyone who resides in South Bend, Gary, or any of the surrounding areas please pass the word!

with Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren performs Songs in the Key of Wonder and more

with David Williams, Willie Jones III, Alex Norris, and Daniel Sadownick

“Live Remote Jazz Night!”

features vocalist Alexis Morrast and pianist James Austin on Facebook Live.

with Bobby Broom, Jarrard Harris, Samuel Jewell, and Runere Brooks and special guest vocalist Vernard Burton performing Songs in the Key of Wonder and more

led by James Austin Jr (with Erena Terakubo, Wayne Escoffery, Errold Lanier, and Marlene Rosenberg)

with Vince Dupont and Eric Dupont

with Alex Norris, Josh Lee, Matt Martinez, Jamale Deshon, and McClenty Hunter

with vocalist Arlee Leonard and bassist Thaddeus Expose

with Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren

with Reggie Quinerly and Ben Rubens

led by James Austin Jr (with Peter Bernstein, Duane Eubanks, Rodney Green, and Andrew Kleinn)

with Rodney Green and Tal Ronen
perform at “Harlem Conversations – Dialogue that reflects on the power of the Harlem Renaissance” program at Aaron Davis Hall

with Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren

with Reggie Quinerly and Andrew Kleinn

with Wayne Escoffery

featuring bassist Ben Rubens,; guitarist Charlie Sigler; and drummer Jeremy Warren

Led by James Austin Jr (featuring Bruce Harris, Matt Martinez, Dishan Harper, and Alvester Garnett)

25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Festival

With the Justin Robinson Quintet paying tribute to the late, great Roy Hargrove.

With the Justin Robinson Quintet paying tribute to the late, great Roy Hargrove.

With the Justin Robinson Quintet paying tribute to the late, great Roy Hargrove.

With the Justin Robinson Quintet paying tribute to the late, great Roy Hargrove.

COVER $15

COVER $15

Quartet performs at the James Cone Conference, Northwestern University.
Admission is free.

Performing selections from his debut recording “Songs from the Key of Wonder”

Cover: $20

Cover: $15

Saxophone: David Lee Jones
Piano: James Austin Jr.
Duane Eubanks: trumpet
Bass: Marcos Vareda
Drums: Ronnie Burrage

Alexis Morrast w/ James Austin Jr., Justin Robinson, Ben Rubens, & Jeremy Warren

Admission $20

Admission $10