Kris Kimura Quartet

If your idea of a perfect night out is clinking glasses while a sax soars over a walking bass line, the Kris Kimura Quartet at Parker Jazz Club is calling your name.

Parker Jazz Club’s owner and resident bandleader, Kris Kimura, steps out from behind the scenes and into the spotlight with the Ryan Davis Trio for a late show that’s all about swing, style, and serious musicianship. Nicknamed the “Woodwind Samurai,” Kimura doesn’t just stick to one horn—he glides between clarinets, flutes, saxophones, and even sprinkles in some ukulele, trumpet, and flugelhorn. On top of that, he delivers rich, expressive vocals that feel tailor-made for the American Songbook.

The quartet leans into timeless jazz standards inspired by icons like Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, and Frank Sinatra. Think smoky ballads, finger-snapping swingers, and arrangements that respect the originals while adding fresh twists. Between tunes, you can expect stories, banter, and the kind of easy charm that makes the whole room feel like a group of old friends hanging out at a very hip living room jam.

The setting is an intimate jazz sanctuary: soft candlelight, moody lighting, and a room designed so every seat faces the stage. It’s a true listening room vibe, perfect for date nights, jazz nerds, and anyone who just wants to sink into a plush seat and let the music do the talking.

Can’t make it in person or want to share the evening with out-of-town friends? The show is also offered via livestream, so you can tune in from your couch but still feel like you’re part of the club. Online donations during the stream support the Texas Jazz Society, so every solo you cheer on helps fuel local jazz education and performance in the community.

Note that Parker Jazz Club is a 21+ venue, making this a grown-up night on the town—perfect for sipping something nice, settling in, and losing yourself in an unforgettable, swingin’ evening with the Kris Kimura Quartet.

• Experience a powerhouse jazz quartet led by the “Woodwind Samurai” himself
• Hear American Songbook classics inspired by Nat King Cole, Chet Baker, Mel Tormé, Frank Sinatra, and more
• Settle into an intimate, candlelit listening room with every seat focused on the stage
• Join in person or via livestream, with online donations benefiting the Texas Jazz Society
• Enjoy a sophisticated, 21+ night out built around world-class live jazz