Name: Jazz in The Crescent Room: John Burnett's Bluesette Trio & Friends
Start: 2025-10-24T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-24T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Chez Zee American Bistro

Jazz in The Crescent Room: John Burnett's Bluesette Trio & Friends

John Burnett is back Oct 24 with friends Floyd Domino, Lawrence Wright and Margaret Justus for supper club in the Crescent Room at Chez Zee!
About this Event

Beloved NPR correspondent John Burnett brings his Bluesette Trio back to the newly renovated Crescent Room at Chez Zee for a special night with friends. The trio—featuring Burnett on jazz and blues harmonica, bassist Nicholas Davis, and for this performance, two-time Grammy winner Floyd Domino on Chez Zee's famous Red Piano. Making special appearances throughout the evening: Austin musician and acclaimed writer Lawrence Wright will sit in on a few tunes, along with vocalist Margaret Justus. These accomplished musicians have shared stages across various Austin venues and bands over the years, and this gathering promises the kind of chemistry that only decades of friendship can create.
DINNER AND A SHOW
Doors open at 6:30pm. Music begins at 7:15pm.
First Music set: 7:15–8:15pm
Second Music set: 8:45–10pm
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. 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.

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!