Jazz in The Crescent Room: John Burnett’s Bluesette Quartet
Schedule
Fri Jan 23 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Chez Zee American Bistro | Austin, TX
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John Burnett is back with his world-class band and Grammy-winner Floyd Domino on the famous red piano at Chez Zee - book now, will sell out!About this Event
Beloved NPR correspondent John Burnett brings his Bluesette Quartet back to the newly renovated Crescent Room at Chez Zee for a special night with friends. The band—featuring Burnett on jazz and blues harmonica, Nicholas Davis on bass, guitarist Andrew Baird and for this performance, two-time Grammy winner Floyd Domino on Chez Zee's famous Red Piano. Vocalist Margaret Justus will sit in on a few songs too.
DINNER AND A SHOW
Doors open at 6:30pm. Music begins at 7:00pm.
First Music set: 7:00–7:45pm (ish)
Second Music set: 8:00–9:45pm
Reserve your dinner seats for one set or stay for both. This is a supperclub experience—enjoy exceptional food, drinks, and live jazz and Texas blues that only Austin can deliver.
DINNER SEATING OPTIONS (CHART BELOW)
- Terrace Seats $5: Terrace seating is located along the back wall of the room. Tables 13 and 20 are obstructed view, tucked slightly around the corner.
- Crescent Seats $10: Best seats in the house, near the band, up close to all the action. There really are no "bad" seats in the place.
- TBD - 2nd Half Seats $5: As we sell our reserved seats, we will begin posting available 2nd half-only seats, based on availability.
DINNER MENU OPTIONS
- Optional Prix Fixe menu (below) with fresh bread and beverage service, choice of salads and your choice from some of our top-selling entrees $40.
- Order from our Friday Night Menu with options ranging from burgers and pastas to fresh seafood or prime rib. We ask that you plan to spend $40 minimum, per person.
Prefer to just listen without buying dinner? We welcome you to make a standard reservation in the bar, just outside of Crescent Room, to create the night you really want.
Complimentary valet parking.
A special note: This performance marks exactly 30 years since Lawrence Wright took his very first piano lesson from Floyd Domino. Three decades later, teacher and student reunite.
Reserve now. Our Bluesette Trio nights sell out quickly!
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Chez Zee American Bistro, 5406 Balcones Drive, Austin, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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