Live Jazz · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Standley
& Tupper

Guitarist Jim Standley and bassist Jordan Tupper — timeless classics, performed in the cool jazz style. A fun and tasteful vibe for any occasion or venue.

About

Cool Jazz, Done Right

Standley & Tupper is a Baton Rouge-based jazz duo offering an array of timeless classics performed in the cool jazz style — the unhurried, melodic sound that turns a room into an atmosphere.

Guitar and upright bass, standards you know and love, played with taste and a light touch. Loud enough to enjoy, soft enough to talk over — the duo brings the right energy to dinner services, receptions, galas, and listening rooms across Baton Rouge, south Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi.

Jordan Tupper and Jim Standley outside Community Grocery Café in Woodville, Mississippi

Community Grocery Café · Woodville, MS

Catch Us Live

Upcoming Gigs

Jun
21
2026

City Cafe

Jazz Brunch · 4710 O'Neal Ln, Baton Rouge · citycafebr.net

Brunch
Jun
24
2026

The Brakes Bar

5412 Government St, Baton Rouge · spokeandhubbr.com · Facebook

6 – 10pm
Jul
01
2026

The Brakes Bar

5412 Government St, Baton Rouge · spokeandhubbr.com · Facebook

6 – 10pm
Jul
15
2026

The Brakes Bar

5412 Government St, Baton Rouge · spokeandhubbr.com · Facebook

6 – 10pm
Jul
22
2026

The Brakes Bar

5412 Government St, Baton Rouge · spokeandhubbr.com · Facebook

6 – 10pm
Jul
29
2026

The Brakes Bar

5412 Government St, Baton Rouge · spokeandhubbr.com · Facebook

6 – 10pm
Aug
08
2026

Community Grocery

525 Commercial Row, Woodville MS · communitygroceryms.com · Facebook

11am – 2pm
Aug
22
2026

Community Grocery

525 Commercial Row, Woodville MS · communitygroceryms.com · Facebook

11am – 2pm

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The Players

Two Voices, One Sound

Guitar

Jim Standley

Jim Standley anchors the duo with warm, lyrical jazz guitar — melody, harmony, and rhythm all at once. His playing draws on decades of the great American songbook, delivered with the relaxed confidence that defines the cool jazz tradition.

Bass

Jordan Tupper

Jordan Tupper is a Baton Rouge musician and music educator, a 2024 Grammy Music Educator Award Quarterfinalist, and a bassist whose groove holds the floor down whether the room is a jazz café or a packed dance hall. He also performs with Night Hog and Cover 6 Band.

More about Jordan →
Jordan Tupper on upright bass and Jim Standley on guitar performing live jazz in Baton Rouge

Where We Play

Jazz for Any Occasion

Restaurants & Cafés

Dinner-service jazz that lifts the room without overpowering the conversation.

Weddings & Receptions

Cocktail hours, dinners, and ceremonies with a classic, elegant soundtrack.

Private Events

Parties, anniversaries, and gatherings that call for something a cut above a playlist.

Corporate & Galas

Polished, professional live jazz for receptions, fundraisers, and client events.

Watch & Listen

Hear the Duo

More performances on YouTube →

In the Press

Recognition & Features

JamBase

2023

Jim Standley was named among the featured performers at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival 2023 — one of America's oldest free blues festivals — alongside nationally recognized artists including Tommy Castro, Elizabeth King, and Southern Avenue.
View on JamBase →

Music Festival Wizard

2023

Jim Standley listed in the official artist lineup for the 25th Anniversary Baton Rouge Blues Festival, covered by Music Festival Wizard among the regional and international performers.
View on Music Festival Wizard →

Eagle 98.1

2023

Jim Standley featured in the Baton Rouge Blues Festival lineup announcement on Eagle 98.1 — Baton Rouge's rock station — alongside regional blues legends and international acts.
View on Eagle 98.1 →

SoundCloud

Active

Jim Standley maintains an active artist profile on SoundCloud, where listeners can stream recordings and explore his catalog.
Listen on SoundCloud →

Facebook

Active

The original Jim Standley Jazz Facebook page (@batonrougejazz) has served as the duo's community hub for gig announcements, photos, and updates.
@batonrougejazz on Facebook →

For press inquiries, interview requests, or booking information, contact jstandley@getgordon.com or jordan.j.tupper@gmail.com.

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Book Standley & Tupper

Planning an event in Baton Rouge or south Louisiana? Tell us the date, the room, and the vibe — we'll take it from there.