News

Blue J is releasing a full length album featuring Bree Bruns in the late Spring of 2012!!  We have been working hard recording, and mixing songs at Halversonics recording studios in North Austin.  http://www.halversonics.com.  Stay tuned for details of Cd release.

Blue J is proud to work with The Tapestry Dance Company annually in presenting “Of Mice and Music; The Jazz Nutcracker”.  We just completed the 3rd annual season at the Carver Theatre in East Austin with huge success.   Blue J has rearranged the majority of the score into jazz songs in order to bring a new Holiday tradition to Austin, Tx.  If you would like more information or would like to buy tickets during the holiday season please go here.  https://www.tapestry.org/.

Blue J in support of Bree Bruns was featured Live on KEYE-TV, in November 2010, click here to check it out.

Blue J released a four song demo in January of 2011 with rearranged standards.  Playing with the likes of Red Young, Masumi Jones, and Alex Coke was a highlight of the demo.

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Upcoming Shows

April 29th, Blue J is proud to present another evening of music with upright bass player Terry Hale! Terry has been playing with George Straight for nearly 40 years and is a pleasure to work with. Come and enjoy!
6:30-9:30pm at Cool River-4001 West Parmer Lane Austin, TX 78727

May 6th, Kyle Clayton joins Blue J at Cool River. Kyle has most recently been performing with Akina Adderly, grand daughter of the late, great Nat Adderly! Will be a blast, hope to see you there!
6-9pm, no cover.,p>

May 13th Bree Bruns and Blue J will be performing an early show from 5pm-8pm, at Cool River.
"Bruns' exquisite taste and honeyed vocals find themselves right at home with electric guitar and upright bass"- the Austin Chronicle.
Come celebrate Mother's day in style! Reservations being accepted now.

May 17th, Josh plays with Shawn Ellison at Perry's Steakhouse, 6-10 P.M. Best Steak in Town!!

*May 18th, Josh playing with The Copa Kings at Highball, 7-10 P.M. Come get your Swing Swerve on!!

May 20th -Jake Langley rejoins Blue J for a night of AMAZING guitar playing. Jake has played with some of the world's best players. His Jazz credits read like a who's who with the likes of Jazz icons Bobby Hutcherson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Steve Gadd, Pat Labarbara, James Moody, Trudy Pitts, George Coleman, Houston Person, Pee Wee Ellis, Scott Hamilton, Garth Hudson, Ron Blake, Bill Cosby and others. Will be a night to remember!

May 22nd, Blue J with Bree Bruns at Stephen F. Austin, 5:30 to 7:30. Private Event.

*May 27th, Blue J at Cool River Cafe. 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. This show will be the last one until the end of the summer so come on out and support live jazz!!

*June 2nd, Josh playing with The Copa Kings at Central Market North, 6:30-9:30 P.M. Great Food and Music for a Saturday night!

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