Past Performers

Countless renowned musicians and comedians from various genres have graced the LowDown stage. These outstanding performers include:

Notable Past Performers

Emmy-nominated stand-up comedian
2014 Free Press Houston’s Best Comic
2015 Lafftown’s Funniest Award
Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer
American jazz drummer, composer, and session musician
American jazz guitarist
Featured on one of Ray Brown’s last albums, three of Clint Eastwood’s distinguished films including Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby
NEA Jazz Master and recipient of the prestigious French honor, l’Ordre Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
1967 & 2023 Down Beat Magazine’s Jazzman of the year
Award-winning vocalist and songwriter
International comedian and winner of UK’s “So You Think You’re Funny” and “Nest Newcomer” awards

Named a “Comic To Watch” by Comedy Central
The comedy album “Thanks Diane” debuted at #1 on iTunes
He is known for his performances on Bob's Burgers on Fox, Physical on AppleTV+, and more.
One of the world’s top jazz trombonists, composers, and producers
Recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award
An American soul-jazz group, specializing in the lost art of “feel-good music”
Oklahoma-born, Brooklyn-based songwriter and cellist, who began his career playing in the subway stations of New York City
He has worked with Beyoncé and other A-list artists and performs at NYC’s top music venues.
A renowned Oklahoma jazz artist with longtime collaborators like Grammy winner Bill Champlin, The Beach Boys, and Kenny Loggins
He has also opened for music royalty such as Ray Charles, Huey Lewis, Al Green, and the Temptations
Iconic jazz trio with a 29-year career, 27 albums, and 11 European tours

Renowned trio featuring
Jeff Denson: Award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer
Romain Pilon: Co-leader and leader of 10 albums in collaboration with the best jazz musicians in the world
Mark Ferber: Grammy-nominated drummer
23rd United States Poet Laureate (first Native American to hold the position)
Producer of seven award-winning albums
Distinguished vibraphonist
One of the youngest artists to receive a Residency Commission from The Jazz Gallery (2017)
He has appeared at such storied venues and iconic events as Smalls Jazz Club, Umbria Jazz Festival, The Jazz Gallery, Winter Jazz Fest, and Newport Jazz Festival.
World-class pianist and composer with over forty years of experience
Author of Effortless Mastery, Liberating The Master Musician Within
LA-based stand-up comedian and winner of the 2017 StandUp NBC Competition
Tulsa-born jazz musician and prominent figure in the Tulsa jazz scene in the 1950s and 1960s
New Orleans-based quartet
Six-time nominee of OffBeat Magazine Best of the Best Awards in 2016

Contemporary jazz artist with three Billboard #1 hits and 12 “Top 30” singles
English singer-songwriter and guitarist
An award-winning saxophonist who has opened for legends like Layla Hathaway and Chrisette Michele
Spunk is the first artist featured in the Oklahoma City Thunder Music Spotlight.
One of the most highly regarded guitarists in the world, specializing in the style of legendary composer/guitarist Django Reinhardt
He has opened or performed with Elvis Costello, Patti Smith, The Roots John Scofield, and more
Stand-up comedian and current host of the podcast “Stand By Your Band”
Thakkar has appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," “Comedy Central’s Stand Up Presents,” “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” and “CONAN.”
NBC’s The Voice season 22 contestant - Team Legend
Korea’s top modern jazz pianist
Her album “Atmosphere” won “Best Jazz Album” at the Korean Music Awards.