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"Central Time was one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. David went above and beyond in making me feel comfortable. They offered such a variety of music, and were more than willing to learn something new. I was so happy with their performance as were all my guests. These gentlemen truly define the word gentlemen." - recent Austin bride.

"I just can't say enough good things about Central Time!! Our experience with David was absolutely fantastic and probably the easiest part of the wedding planning. We really couldn't have met anyone better to work with. Not only is he an extremely talented musician, but he was also super friendly and very accommodating. Our e-mails and phone calls were always promptly responded to. Since we were both clueless on the music we wanted played, I just described the tone I wanted throughout the evening to David, and they nailed it! David put together a very nice set of musicians for our four-piece band composed of keyboard, drums, bass, and sax. All of the guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the band. We can't thank you enough for being a part of our special day! Thank you!" - Lori and Michael

about

Central Time Jazz Collective is an Austin jazz group performing originals and not-so-straight-ahead jazz.

For a quick introduction to our sound, check out our music samples page, starting with the 30 minute live performance/interview on KUT-90.5 FM.

We play from a book of our own original compositions, as well as jazz based on/inspired by gospel, funk, 20th century symphonic music. children's tunes, American Songbook and Blue Note standards.

Mixing it up: every gig, every set, every song.

Central Time Jazz Collective.

our gigs

Clubs and restaurants in Central Texas - check our gig page for the latest details. Past venues include: Sao Paulo's, Reed's Jazz and Supper Club, North By Northwest, County Line on the Lake, Zax Pints and Plates, and St. Cecilia Music Festival, among others.

private events

Central Time Jazz Collective frequently performs for weddings, fund-raisers, parties, and other private events. Central Time Jazz Collective is highly flexible and can perform in any configuraton from solo piano up to a full-sized band with horn section and vocalist.

Call David@512.731.1153 for more info.

and beginnings

In December 2003, pianist David Chao and sax player Jeremy Bell, like so many before them, met through the Austin Chronicle musician referrals and began a jam session, which snowballed into the Central Time Jazz Collective.