Jon Blondell returns to reclaim his throne on stage in the basement at The Elephant Room, blending jazz, blues, funk, soul and swing.
Jon Blondell is back at The Elephant Room on Monday, August 24, returning to the basement stage with a group of friends. He's been a fixture of the Austin scene for decades, one of the city's most accomplished and versatile musicians, and he's known as much for his trombone as for his electric bass.
His playing pulls from a wide range: traditional jazz mixed with blues, funk, soul, swing, and New Orleans influences. It's the kind of set that doesn't stay in one place for long, and it's noted for its energy, humor, and virtuosity. He's played alongside artists as varied as Willie Nelson and Sublime, and when he's on bass, his stage presence is described as unpredictable—you never quite know what to expect.
If you've seen him before, you know he's a musician who can shift gears mid-song, and this one is billed as "Jon Blondell & Friends," so he'll be sharing the basement with a few other players. The Elephant Room is an Austin jazz club that stages its performances in the basement, and Blondell is returning there to reclaim his throne on stage.
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The show starts at 6 PM on Monday, August 24, at The Elephant Room in Austin.
