Exclusive to River Sun Jazz Club, The Rio Soul Latin Jazz Orchestra is the inspired creation of Anthony Thomas Martinez in collaboration with pianist, composer, and arranger Travis Davis. This vibrant ensemble, featuring an all-star lineup of top-tier musicians, delivers a performance bursting with color, culture, and rhythm. The Rio Soul LJO invites you on a captivating musical journey, through a latin lens transporting you through various parts of the world. 

QthaElevated is a Wichita-born, Chicago-raised lyricist blending Hip-Hop, Neo Soul, and Spoken Word into a sound thats both timeless and progressive. A U.S. Air Force veteran with eight years of service, he toured the world before turning his focus to music and storytelling. With a Masters in English from UTSA and two BAs from UIW, his academic and lived experiences shape his poetic lyricism. Starting in church choirs at 12 and later performing in concert choirs, his love for language evolved into published poetry and ultimately, lyrics. He draws heavy influence from artists like Common, Mos Def, A Tribe Called Quest, and Andre 3000. As part of San Antonios The S.O.U.L. (Sounds of Universal Love), QthaElevateds intricate wordplay connects deeply with audiences. As one half of MC2, his works include Look a Little Closer, Native Sons EP, Venus, and The Space Tape, showcasing a range from soulful storytelling to gritty hip-hop reflections. QthaElevated has co-written songs for Daytime Emmy-nominated shows and is the recipient of multiple writing awards. 

Popular and in demand Pianist/Composer Kenneth Davison brings you an evening of Jazz fusion inspired by artists such as J Dilla, Robert Glasper, Roy Hargrove, Chris Dave, and more. 

An Evening of Saxophone Mastery: Chase Baird Ft. Joel Frahm Chase Baird, hailed by Grammy-winner Randy Brecker as “the future of Jazz music and the saxophone", Baird A Juilliard-trained innovator has worked with icons such as Chaka Khan, Chris Botti, Antonio Sánchez, and Mike Stern. His music bridges post-bop sophistication with genre-bending creativity, showcased on acclaimed projects like “A Life Between” which features some of modern jazz’s most celebrated musicians. After three decades lighting up New York City’s jazz scene and performing worldwide with legends like Betty Carter, Kenny Barron, and Brad Mehldau, Joel Frahm now brings his bold, inventive tenor sound to Texas. With over 100 recordings to his name and appearances at major jazz festivals across the globe, Frahm’s lyrical playing and deep command of the jazz tradition have earned him an international reputation. Together, Frahm and Baird promise an evening of dazzling interplay, rich melodies, and fearless improvisation—an elegant and electrifying journey through the art of the modern saxophone. 

In his return to River Sun, Ryan Townsend presents N:OW—a celebration of the present, and a tribute to innovative musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Robert Glaspar, and more. Joined by Ethan Brown (Trumpet) Dylan Knowles (Saxophone) Braedan Connolly (Bass) and Alex Rivera (Drums), the young quintet takes an inspired approach to jazz and hiphop you won’t want to miss!