On Saturday night (Feb. 27), Holmes Lounge was fairly crowded and brightly lit by fluorescent lights. People came to see the Jay Oliver Quartet, although strangely, only three musicians were present—pianist and producer Jay Oliver, guitarist William Lenihan (who is also one of our professors) and drummer Miles Vandiver.

For more than a decade, Jazz at Holmes has been a Thursday night tradition at Washington University. This fall’s first performance, Sept. 10, will be outdoors, unlike subsequent performances that will be held in Holmes Lounge.