The Houston Jazz Collective

04/13/2026

🎺✨ Houston Jazz Collective proudly presents iconic trumpeter Luis Gasca LIVE in Houston!

Join us for a special evening with legendary trumpeter Luis Gasca, a Woodstock-era icon and acclaimed performer with Carlos Santana. Known for his fiery trumpet sound and groundbreaking blend of jazz, Latin fusion, soul, and rock, Luis Gasca brings decades of musical history to the stage for one unforgettable night.

📅 Friday, April 18
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Red Cat Jazz Café
1011 McGowen Street, Houston, Texas 77002

🎟 General Admission: $35
🎟 Meet & Greet: $100
Signed posters and video copies available at the event.

TICKET LINK
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Come experience a night of jazz, Latin fusion, history, and soul with one of the true greats.

03/17/2026

This Thursday a special album release by La Mesha concert at Midtown Arts and Theatre Center Houston (MATCH) José-Miguel Yamal, John Calderon https://www.facebook.com/share/172LVFrmQ9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

La Mesha, a collaborative group co-led guitarist and vocalist John Calderon and pianist Dr. Jose-Miguel Yamal, celebrates the release of their debut album with an unforgettable live performance at the […]

01/19/2026

I'm hosting Monday Night Jazz Jam at Elephant Room (Austin, TX) this evening. This makes for a great kick off to my birthday week which is January 23rd.

Bring your spirits, instruments, and voices. Spread the news. A link is below if you'd like to show some birthday love. Thank you in advance.

Andre Hayward - Trombone

Milo Hehmsoth - Piano

Daniel Litton Durham - Bass

Mike Koenning - Drums

9:00pm - 1:00am

Virtual Birthday Pin:https://www.paypal.me/andrehayward

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Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward

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09/19/2025

🎷✨ Houston Jazz Festival Weekend is here!!!

For three days, Houston comes together to celebrate the music, the artists, and the community that keep jazz alive in our city. Produced and curated by the Houston Jazz Collective, this year’s festival spans multiple venues — from Montrose to Midtown to the iconic Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Festival Lineup

* Friday 9/19 – 8 PM: Kickoff at Echoes with Houston Ensemble Cory Wilson Armov Chad Wesselkamper Cho Rich
* Saturday 9/20 – 8 PM: Main Event at Miller Outdoor Theatre w/ Mark Gross + Veronica Swift (in partnership with
* Saturday 9/20 – 10:30 PM: After Party at Echoes w/ Jalen Baker Marwan Ghonima Gavin Moolchan
* Sunday 9/21 – 7:30 PM: Day 2 at Axelrad — n Felix DeLeon Quintet + The Houston Jazz Collective

🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters:� Fred Haas Toyota Country Fred Haas Toyota World George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation �Steven P Haas Orange Show Center for Visionary Art Echoes Axelrad Miller Outdoor Theatre

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👉 Instagram & for full festival updates, artist spotlights, and behind-the-scenes highlights all weekend long.

Also for more details Go to HoustonJazzColletive.org or HoustonJazzFestival.org

🎟 All events FREE — come through, bring your people, and let’s celebrate jazz in Houston together.

09/16/2025

https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/houston-jazz-festival-featuring-veronica-swift-produced-by-houston-jazz-collective/

09/13/2025

✨ Houston Jazz Festival Featuring Mark Gross with Special Guest Veronica Swift

The Houston Jazz Festival returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, Sept 20 • 8 PM with a powerful tribute to the iconic Nancy Wilson – Cannonball Adderley album, plus classics from Cannonball’s songbook.

🌟 Mark Gross — Grammy-winning alto saxophonist, Duke Ellington Orchestra
🌟 Veronica Swift — one of today’s most electrifying jazz vocalists (DownBeat: “a supernova…”)
🎨 Featuring the artwork of John Alexander, celebrated Texas artist with works in The Met, Smithsonian, MFAH & more.

🎟 FREE show | All Ages | Bring your blanket & your love for live jazz under the stars!