The Houston Jazz Collective

08/27/2026

🎺 Houston Jazz Festival 2026 — The NOLA Resistance Quintet

New Orleans and Houston have long shared a musical connection, and this year the Houston Jazz Festival puts a special spotlight on NOLA musicians with ties to Houston.

Join us Friday, September 18 at Miller Outdoor Theatre as we welcome Nola Resistsnce Quintet- NRQ — seasoned New Orleans musicians carrying forward the spirit of the birthplace of jazz while pushing the music in bold, modern directions.

Collectively, they’ve performed with artists including Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, Allen Toussaint, Fats Domino, Dianne Reeves, Bonnie Raitt, Maceo Parker, Wynton & Branford Marsalis, The Grateful Dead and The B.B. King Blues Band.

The evening will also feature masterworks by acclaimed Texas visual artist John Alexander, bringing together jazz and visual art for a special night under the stars.

📅 Friday, September 18
📍 Miller Outdoor Theatre
🎟 FREE and open to the public

Produced by Houston Jazz Collective as part of The Houston Jazz Festival 2026.

And this is just the beginning — more music and events are coming throughout the festival weekend. Stay tuned!

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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

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Peace & Keep Swinging,
Andre Hayward

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