Live Jazz · Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Standley,
Tupper &
Petersen

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

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About

Cool Jazz, Done Right

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

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

Jordan Tupper on upright bass, Jim Standley on guitar, and Glen Petersen on tenor saxophone performing live jazz in Baton Rouge

Live at The Brakes Bar · Baton Rouge, LA

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Upcoming Gigs

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The Players

Three Voices, One Sound

Guitar

Jim Standley

Jim Standley anchors the trio 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.

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Tenor Saxophone

Glen Petersen

Glen Petersen brings the warm, singing voice of the tenor saxophone to the trio — the instrument that sits right at the heart of the jazz tradition. His lyrical approach adds depth and color to the classic standards Standley, Tupper, & Petersen perform.

Jordan Tupper on upright bass, Jim Standley on guitar, and Glen Petersen on tenor saxophone performing live jazz in Baton Rouge

Live Moments

Recent Performances

A few snapshots from recent Standley, Tupper, & Petersen performances around Baton Rouge.

Standley, Tupper, and Petersen performing live jazz in Baton Rouge

Live at The Brakes Bar · Baton Rouge, LA

Jim Standley, Glen Petersen, and Jordan Tupper smiling with their instruments

Standley, Tupper, & Petersen · Baton Rouge Jazz Trio

Where We Play

Jazz for Any Occasion

Restaurants & Cafés

Dinner-service jazz that lifts the room without overpowering the conversation. The trio's full sound fills a space beautifully.

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 Trio

Standley and Tupper live jazz performance Baton Rouge

Live Performance

Standley, Tupper, & Petersen — Live
Jim Standley guitar Jordan Tupper bass live jazz

Live Performance

Standley, Tupper, & Petersen — Live

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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.
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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.
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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.
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SoundCloud

Active

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

Active

The original Jim Standley Jazz Facebook page (@batonrougejazz) has served as the trio's community hub for gig announcements, photos, and updates.
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For press inquiries, interview requests, or booking information, contact jstandley@getgordon.com or jordan.j.tupper@gmail.com.

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Get In Touch

Book Standley, Tupper, & Petersen

Planning an event in Baton Rouge or south Louisiana? Tell us the date, the room, and the vibe — Standley, Tupper, & Petersen will take it from there.

✉ jstandley@getgordon.com ✉ jordan.j.tupper@gmail.com jordantupper.com

Jordan Tupper Baton Rouge Jazz Bassist

Jordan Tupper is a Baton Rouge musician, bassist, vocalist, and music educator performing live jazz with Standley, Tupper, & Petersen, as well as rock and cover music with Night Hog and Cover 6 Band.

Learn more on the Jordan Tupper Baton Rouge jazz profile page: Jordan Tupper jazz bassist in Baton Rouge.