James Austin Jr. will be featured as part of the Eddie Allen Quartet as part of Jazz Fridays at Brothers Smokehouse (Ramsey, NJ) 7pm – 10pm.

The James Austin Jr Quartet performs at Cellar Dog (NYC) 7pm to 11pm.  I will be joined by Alex Norris, Mike Karn, and Willie Bowman Jr.

Our regular Jazz Jam session for NJPAC at Clement’s Place (NJ) directed by pianist and bandleader James Austin Jr. I will be joined by Kate Curran, Mike Karn, and Chris Beck. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm.

James Austin Jr Quartet performs at Cellar Dog (Philly) 6pm to 10pm. I will be joined by Joe Magnarelli, Ben Rubens, and Jeremy Warren.

James Austin Jr Trio performs a special Black History Celebration at the William V Musto Cultural Center (NJ). Admission is free.

James Austin Jr Quartet performs at Cellar Dog (NYC) 7pm to 11pm. I will be joined by Charlie Sigler, Ben Rubens, and Jeremy Warren.

James Austin Jr. Quartet will be performing a concert at First Presbyterian Church in Stirling, NJ. I will be joined by Charlie Sigler, Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren. Concert starts at 7pm.

James Austin Jr. will be featuring with Luminescence for Jazz Jam session for NJPAC at Clement’s Place (NJ). Joining me in the band will be Josh Lee, Matt Martinez, Mason James, Raul Reyes and Daniel Green. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm.

James Austin Jr. Trio performs at Ossining Public Library (Ossining, NY) as part of their Sunday Afternoon Concert Series. I will be joined by Raul Reyes and Jeremy Warren. Show starts at 2pm at Budarz Theater.

James Austin Jr. performing at Summit Free Public Library (NJ). I will be joined by Jackie Jones, Brian Glassman and Jarrett Walser. We will be performing in the Rotunda. Show starts at 2pm.

James Austin Jr. Quartet performing at Cellar Dog (Philadelphia, PA). I will be joined by Ian Kenselaar, Jeremy Warren and Dermel Warren. Show starts 6pm.

First jazz session for 2025 at Clement’s Place (NJ) directed by pianist and bandleader James Austin Jr. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm.

James Austin Jr Quartet kicks off 2025 at Cellar Dog. I will be joined by David Williams, Willie Jones III and Grant Stewart. Show starts at 7pm.

James Austin Jr and Luminescence performing with special guests Joy Brown (Vocals) and David Williams (Bass) for this special New Years Eve performance at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY. Show starts at 5pm.

The James Austin Jr. Quartet featuring vocalist Alicia Renee aka Blue Eyes performs at Mezzrow (NYC). Sets at 10:30pm and 12:00am (Tuesday 24th Dec).

The James Austin Jr. Quartet featuring vocalist Alicia Renee aka Blue Eyes performs a Winter Solstice “Longest Night” Concert at St Lukes Episcopal Church in Metuchen, NJ. Show starts at 7pm.

The James Austin Jr Quartet featuring vocalist Alicia Renee aka Blue Eyes performs at Cellar Dog (NYC). Show starts 11:30pm.

Last monthly jazz session for the year at Clement’s Place (NJ) directed by pianist and bandleader James Austin Jr. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm.

Barry Harris Birthday Celebration sponsored by the Barry Harris Institute of Jazz at the New School (NYC). Performance starts at 5pm.

James Austin Jr is the pianist for “A Night of Inspiration” at Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage). Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.

James Austin Trio Jr. with Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren will be at the Velvet Note (Alpharetta, GA). We will be performing from the album “Songs in the Key of Wonder”. Shows at 7:30pm and 9:30pm.

James Austin Jr. Trio will be playing at Rudy’s Jazz Room (Nashville, TN). I will be joined by Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren, performing “Songs in the Key of Wonder” and more. Show starts at 8pm

James Austin Jr performs with Vocalist Alicia Renee aka Blue Eyes at the Riverwalk Jazz and Blues night.  Concert starts at 6:30pm.

James Austin Jr. Trio will be performing at the The Durham Jazz Workshop at Sharp 9 Gallery (NC). I will be performing with Butler Knowles (bass) and Kobie Watkins (drums). Show starts at 7pm.

James Austin Jr. Trio will perform at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts in Memphis, TN. I will be joined by Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren. Performing from the album “Songs in the Key of Wonder” and more. Show starts at 7:30pm

James Austin Jr Quartet with Ben Rubens, Jeremy Warren, and Dermel Warren perform at Cellar Dog (NYC). Show starts at 7pm.

James Austin Jr Trio with Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren performs at Plainfield Public Library (New Jersey).  Concert starts at 7pm.

James Austin Jr appears with Ai Murakami Quartet at Cellar Dog. Set starts at 11:30pm.

James Austin Jr appears with the Danton Boiler Trio at Zinc Bar.  Sets at 7pm and 9pm.

Monthly jazz sessions at Clement’s Place (NJ) directed by pianist and bandleader James Austin Jr. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm.

James Austin Jr Trio will be performing at Glen Rock Public Library (New Jersey). Show starts 7pm

James Austin Jr Trio w/ Mike Karn and Kayvon Gordon performs at Klavierhaus (790 11th Ave, Manhattan). Event will be live-streamed. Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm.

James Austin Jr Quartet plays Cellar Dog, NYC. I will be joined by Charlie Sigler, Neal Miner, and Neal Smith. 7pm – 11pm

James Austin Jr accompanies vocalist Shoshana Bean at The Nines, 9 Great Jones St, New York, NY. 8pm. Please note that the dress code is “proper dinner attire”.

James Austin Jr w/ Ben Rubens, Jeremy Warren, and Dermel Warren will perform at New York Public Library – Roosevelt Island. 2:30-4:30 PM.

James Austin Jr Quartet performs at Cellar Dog (NYC).  I will be joined by Joe Magnarelli, Evan Sherman, and Leighton Harrell.  Time: 7pm to 11pm.

James Austin Jr Trio performs at Mezzrow (NYC).   I will be joined by Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren.  Shows at 10:30pm and 12am. This event will be streaming live from 10:30pm on the Mezzrow website.

James Austin Jr Trio performs “Jazz in the Park” in Washington Park (Union City, NJ).  I will be joined by Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren. Performance starts at 7pm.

James Austin Jr and Luminescence perform a Tribute to Barry Harris at Dizzy’s Jazz Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center)  Sets at 7pm and 9pm. Presented in co-operation with the Barry Harris Institute of Jazz.

James Austin Jr appears with the David Sneider Quintet playing a Tribute to Monk at Smalls Jazz Club. Showtimes 10:30pm and 12am. Open jam session to follow second set until 3am.

NJPAC Jazz Jam at the Springfield Ave Gazebo in Maplewood, New Jersey.  I will be joined on the bandstand by Jackie Jones, Alvester Garnett, and Motoki Mihara

James Austin Jr Quartet at Cellar Dog with Mason James, Raul Reyes, Willie Bowman Jr and special guests Matt Martinez and Daniel Cohen.

James Austin Jr appears with the Lance Bryant Quartet at Uncle Cheef, located in the beautiful Hudson Valley (Brewster, NY). Doors at 6:30pm. Shows are 7:30pm – 9pm and one ticket gives you access to both shows (9pm based on availability).

James Austin Jr appears with the Evan Sherman Big Band at Birdland Jazz Club (Times Square, NYC). Doors at 5:30pm, show at 7pm. Click on More Info to buy tickets.

James Austin Jr appears with Evan Sherman’s Band at Ana Bar & Eatery (Hudson Yards, NYC).  Shows Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 of July. 3pm – 5pm each night.

James Austin Jr appears with Evan Sherman’s Band at Ana Bar & Eatery (Hudson Yards, NYC).  Shows Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 of July. 3pm – 5pm each night.

James Austin Jr Quintet performs at Cellar Dog (NYC). I will be joined by Paul Gill (bass), Daniel Green (drums),  Matt Martinez (alto sax), and Daniel Cohen (tenor sax). Doors at 7pm

I will be joined by Ben Rubens (bass) and Kayvon Gordon (drums), playing jazz standards as well as selections from “Songs in the Key of Wonder”. Concert starts at 3pm.

I will be playing as part of Nat Reeves Quartet for the Juneteenth Celebration at The Florence Griswold Museum (Old Lyme, CT) alongside Abraham Burton and Michael Ode. Starts at 2pm.

NJPAC’s monthly Jazz Jam led by James Austin Jr. Joining me this month will be Alicia Renee, Raul Reyes, and Willie Bowman. NJPAC Jazz Jam is held at Clement’s Place (Newark, NJ). This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers Institute for Jazz Studies. Starts 7:30pm.

James Austin Trio w/ Ben Rubens, Kayvon Gordon and special guest Alicia Renee perform as part of Union City’s Juneteenth Celebration at Ellsworth Park (Union City, NJ). Starts 7pm.

James Austin Jr Quartet w/ Jackie Jones, Ben Rubens, and Kayvon Gordon perform “Jazz Mass” at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Metuchen, NJ). Starts 10am

James Austin Jr. Quartet w/ special guest vocalist Alicia Renee will be performing at Cellar Dog (Manhattan). Starts 7pm.

James Austin Jr Trio w/ Raul Reyes and Jeremy Warren at Brother’s Smokehouse (Ramsey, NJ) as part of Jazz Fridays. Enjoy some mouthwatering BBQ and soulful tunes. Starts 7pm.

As part of 11th Street Bar’s Monday Night Jazz program, I will be performing with the 11th Street Bar Band in Manhattan’s East Village. A show not to be missed. Show starts at 8pm. Proudly supported by Keyed Up!

I’ll be playing solo piano at Lorenzo’s in Staten Island as part of their Piano Music Saturdays program.

James Austin Jr Quartet performs at the Main Stage of the Grunin Center for the Arts (Tom’s River, NJ) at 3pm. I will be joined by Jarrard Harris (sax), Ben Rubens (bass), and Kayvon Gordon (drums).

I will be joined by David Williams (bass) and McClenty Hunter (drums), playing jazz standards as well as selections from “Songs in the Key of Wonder”. We will be performing two sets each night (7:30pm & 9pm). Doors at 7pm.

I will be joined by David Williams (bass) and McClenty Hunter (drums), playing jazz standards as well as selections from “Songs in the Key of Wonder”. We will be performing two sets each night (7:30pm & 9pm). Doors at 7pm.

I’ll be leading the NJPAC Jazz Jam at Clement’s Place (Newark, NJ). Joining me will be David Williams (bass), McClenty Hunter (drums), and Jarrard Harris (sax). Starts at 7:30pm.

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

Featuring James Austin Jr.: piano

James Austin Jr. Trio (w/ Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren)

The James Austin Jr. Trio will perform “Songs in the Key of Wonder and More!”   Songs in the Key of Wonder is a project of James’ jazz arrangements of a collection of Stevie Wonder tunes.  In addition to the Stevie Wonder repertoire, the trio will mix in some other jazz standards over the course of the performance.

James Austin Jr (Solo Piano)

Join us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers Institute for Jazz Studies. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the player’s and listeners’ minds. All novice and seasoned jazz musicians and singers are welcomed to jam and improv with the professional band throughout the night.

Co-Producers: Wayne Winborne, Executive Director, IFJS and Eyesha Marable, AVP, Comm Engagement, NJPAC.

Please join us live as The James Austin Trio will perform jazz standards as well as selections from their latest release: Songs in the Key of Wonder which showcases the tasteful arrangements of a selection of classic compositions from the songbook of the great Stevie Wonder. This program takes place at Vauxhall Branch.

Free Admission – RSVP

with Justin Robinson, Antoine Drye, Ben Rubens, and Jeremy Warren

James Austin Jr & “Luminescence” will be performing at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (South Orange, NJ) at 7pm. In the band I’ll be joined by Mason James (trumpet), Matt Martinez (alto sax), Daniel Cohen (tenor sax), Josh Lee (baritone sax), Adam Gay (bass), and Daniel Green (drums).

See the following link for tickets and info: https://www.sopacnow.org/events/jitl-mar-2024/

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)