AJS Presents: Melissa Raquel Sextet - Midweek at Monks

Wed, Jan 10

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Melissa Raquel Sextet! Melissa Raquel - Vocals Eric Hargett - Saxophones Andre Hayward - Trombone Brian Pardo - Guitar Terry Bowness - Piano/Organ Tom Brechtlein - Drums Melissa Raquel is a Jazz Vocalist and the Band Leader of Honeybee Jazz Music & Entertainment. Melissa is originally from Houston where he professional music career started at the age of 16. She has lived in Austin since 2002 and started her music career back up again in 2020 after a long break.  Melissa has been blessed to play with many incredible musicians, many have become part of her family and are mentors. Some of her singing Highlights have been with Willie Nelson, Steve Tyrell, Leann Rimes, Dana Rogers from the Army Jazz Ambassadors and singing with an 18 piece Big band for 4 years. Melissa performs locally with the likes of Rick McRae, Tom Brechtlein, Brannen Temple, Floyd Domino, Andre Hayward,  Brian Pardo, Bruce Saunders, Tommy Howard, Marco Antonio Santos, Terry Bowness, Ben Irom,  Daniel Foose, Chris Maresh, Chris Jones, and Miles Wick …..She is thrilled when she has the chance to play with longtime friends and world class musicians from her hometown...Todd Harrison (Retired Drummer with The Jazz Ambassadors), Brennen Nase, Billy Solley, Mike Wheeler and David Craig! ——— Make a donation to be recognized: Supporter Level: Donate $50 or more, and we'll mention your name as a Supporter of the "AJS Presents: Midweek @ Monks" series, as part of the mission to creating more sustaining performance opportunities for Austin jazz musicians! Sponsor Level: Donate $100 or more, you’ll be recognized as a Sponsor of the "AJS Presents: Midweek @ Monks" series. Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! 22 free parking spaces onsite are first-come-first-serve. Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm.