Jazz in The Crescent Room: John Burnett’s Bluesette Quartet Is Back

Name: Jazz in The Crescent Room: John Burnett’s Bluesette Quartet Is Back
Start: 2026-02-20T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-20T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Chez Zee American Bistro

Schedule

Fri Feb 20 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm

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Location

Chez Zee American Bistro | Austin, TX

John Burnett returns to Chez Zee with his world-class blues band for a memorable live music & dining experience - 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 of great live music and fine dining. The band—featuring Burnett on jazz and blues harmonica, Nicholas Davis on bass, guitarist Andrew Baird, and Benito Brajkovich 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
Second Music set: 8:00–8:45pm
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.
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DINNER SEATING OPTIONS (CHART BELOW)

Terrace Seats $5: Terrace seating is located along the back wall of the room. Please note - 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 with fresh bread and beverage service, choice of appetizer, salad and your choice from a menu of our top-selling entrees $49.
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 the Crescent Room - 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. Jazz in the Crescent Room tickets sell out quickly!
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