Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for AJS Presents: Darin Layne Quartet! Darin Layne - Guitar Eric Hargett - Saxophone Chris Maresh - Bass Rob Kazanel - Drums Darin Layne, an Austin-based guitarist and composer, is renowned for his exceptional skills in performance, composing, recording, producing. and teaching. His first release “The Fisherman” (2007) features Rob Kazanel and Chris Maresh and has been featured on “This American Life” with Ira Glass. Several of his compositions have been featured in film and television. His latest album, "Free Advice" (2024), showcases his mastery on the 7-string guitar. Rooted in Jazz, Darin’s influences of many genres are reflected in his collaborations and original compositions. This quartet offers a rich and diverse musical experience, blending Darin Layne's innovative guitar work with the dynamic contributions of Eric Hargett, Rob Kazanel, and Chris Maresh. Their collective talents promise an engaging performance that spans various genres and musical styles. ——— 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Daniel Sanchez Quintet! Gene Centeno - Saxophone Andre Hayward - Trombone Milo Hehmsoth - Piano Michael Stevens - Bass Daniel Sanchez - Drums Raised in Atlanta, GA and Lubbock, TX, Daniel Sanchez moved to Austin in 2009 after 10 years of living and performing in New York City. Musical versatility continues to provide him with opportunities to perform steadily here in Austin. He works with multiple musical production companies where he is sought after for corporate and private performances, original artists’ engagements, and guest artists. Additionally, Daniel has performed with Andre Hayward, Jeff Coffin, Wynton Marsalis, Ephraim Owens, Bobby Shew, Pam Hart, and many more. He serves in two music ministries in the Austin area and works closely with Genesis Drum & Bugle Corps based here in Austin. He holds a degree in music education from Texas Tech University. Danny lives in Round Rock with his amazing wife of 22 years, and their three cats. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the UT Jazz Faculty feat. Lewis Nash! Diego Rivera - Saxophone, Musical Director Mike Sailors - Trumpet Paul Deemer - Trombone Bruce Saunders - Guitar Ross Margitza - Piano John Fremgen - Bass Lewis Nash - Drums Universally recognized as one of the great drummers in jazz history, Lewis Nash has built an illustrious career that now spans over four decades. One of jazz’s most recorded musicians, Nash has appeared on over 500 recordings, including 10 Grammy winners and numerous Grammy nominees. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Lewis first gained international recognition as a member of vocalist Betty Carter’s trio. In the years to follow, Nash toured, recorded, and performed with many of jazz’s most celebrated icons, and his resume reads like a “who’s who” of jazz royalty, including Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, JJ Johnson, Sonny Rollins, Tommy Flanagan, Sonny Stitt, Clark Terry, Stan Getz, Benny Golson, Art Farmer, Gerry Mulligan, Hank Jones, Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, Jimmy Heath, Randy Weston, Cedar Walton, Ron Carter, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, and many, many more. In 2012, The Nash, a jazz education center and performance venue named in Lewis’s honor, was established in his home town of Phoenix. It has been a focal point of the city’s jazz activity since it’s inception, and has been named consistently by Downbeat magazine as a top jazz venue. In 2017, Nash joined the jazz studies faculty at Arizona State University, where he was named the Bob and Gretchen Ravenscroft Professor of Practice in Jazz. In early 2021, the Lewis Nash Scholarship Endowment was created by the university to be awarded annually to a deserving ASU undergraduate or graduate jazz performance student. The University of Texas Jazz Faculty Ensemble is a dynamic collective of world-class musicians and educators performing programs that span the full spectrum of jazz. Under the direction of Diego Rivera, Director of Jazz Studies at UT Austin, the ensemble showcases the exceptional talent and versatility of the university’s jazz faculty. Comprising seasoned professionals who are deeply committed to both performance and pedagogy, the ensemble performs a rich blend of original compositions, inventive arrangements, and timeless jazz standards. The ensemble offers a unique and vibrant sound, reflecting the individual voices of its accomplished members, each a respected performer and educator. While upholding the traditions of jazz, the group also pushes its boundaries, producing innovative music that exemplifies the excellence and forward-thinking spirit of the University of Texas jazz program. The ensemble’s performances are a testament to the faculty’s deep expertise, creative energy, and collaborative spirit. Each concert showcases the seamless intersection of artistry and education that defines the UT Austin jazz community. Regularly performing throughout the academic year, the University of Texas Jazz Faculty Ensemble remains a vital part of Austin’s rich cultural landscape, inspiring audiences with both technical brilliance and emotional depth. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Ryan Hagler Septet | Tribute to Roy Hargrove's the RH Factor! Ryan Hagler - Electric Bass Shelbi Alexandria - Vocals Evan Weiss - Trumpet Ben Bohorquez - Saxophone Brian Donohoe - Keys Carter Arrington - Guitar Daniel Watson - Drums Join us for a night of electrifying groove and soul at Monks Jazz Club as bassist Ryan Hagler leads an all-star band in celebration of Roy Hargrove’s legendary group, The RH Factor! Blending jazz, funk, hip-hop, and R&B, The RH Factor redefined modern jazz with its infectious rhythms and undeniable vibe. This special performance features top-tier musicians from Texas fusion crews Progger and The Funky Knuckles coming together to bring Hargrove’s visionary sound to life! 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Butler School of Music's Spring Recitals! Featuring performances from Reuben Akins, Zak Danami, Rachel Spencer, Santana Rojas, and Jacob Martinez! 10:00 AM • Reuben Akins 11:30 AM • Zak Danami 1:00 PM • Rachel Spencer 2:30 PM • Santana Rojas 4:00 PM • Jacob Martinez 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Sarah Sharp Quintet! Sarah Sharp - Vocals Mitch Watkins, - Guitar Oliver Steck - Piano, Accordion, Cornet John Fremgen - Upright Bass Masumi Jones- Drums Enthusiastic accolades have followed Sarah Sharp throughout her career, including multiple awards for her singing and songwriting. A premier jazz artist and an award-winning singer/songwriter of international acclaim, Sarah won her third Austin Chronicle Austin Music Award for Best Jazz in 2024. “It’s so clear that the music you create is so inspired by your environment,” says NPR’s Michael Feinstein, who praised Sarah Sharp’s music for its timeless quality. Her ability to craft songs that feel both classic and relevant has earned her a dedicated following, as well as recognition from some of the industry’s most discerning ears. Whether performing on stage or in the studio, Sarah’s artistry is a seamless blend of technical mastery and raw emotional connection. A Houston native, Sarah grew up harmonizing with her family before studying at Berklee College of Music, where she found inspiration in Billie Holiday and Etta James. Blending jazz with Americana, pop, and old-school country, she brings an unmistakable authenticity to every performance. Her band—quintessential jazz musicians—adds an improvisational brilliance, ensuring no two shows are ever the same. Her self-produced album Phoebe’s Dream earned Top 5 placements across multiple Austin Music Awards categories and led to a feature on NPR. A two-time Sonic Guild recipient, she has collaborated with artists across genres and is now preparing to release a new collection of songs, ushering in the next era of Sarah Sharp. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Ross Margitza Trio! Ross Margitza - Piano James Suter - Bass Daniel Dufour - Drums Dr. Ross Margitza is a distinguished pianist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and educator. He resides in Austin, TX where he serves as a Lecturer in Jazz Studies/Jazz Piano at the University of Texas at Austin. Growing up in Detroit, Michigan, he began his musical journey under the guidance of his father and grandfather, both professional pianists. He started playing piano at age six and trumpet at age ten. Inspired by Oscar Peterson's recording of “West Side Story,” Ross pursued a career in jazz. An award-winning pianist, Dr. Margitza clinched first place in the 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition and second place in the 2009 Phillips Jazz Piano Competition. He has performed alongside acclaimed musicians such as Russell Malone, Jon Faddis, Phil Woods, Patti Austin, Wess "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Roy McCurdy, Antonio Hart, Lynn Roberts, and Christian McBride. His credits also include performances with the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, Detroit Jazz Orchestra, Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Internationally, Ross has performed in Japan, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Spain, and Canada, as well as major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York. As an educator, his previous appointments include serving as the Director of Instrumental Music at both Flintridge Preparatory School near Los Angeles and also St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Austin. In 2023, he taught collegiately as the Jazz Piano Instructor at Huston-Tillotson University. He holds a Bachelor of Music from Michigan State University, a Master of Music from Northern Illinois University, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Texas at Austin. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Gene Centeno's Album Release Show! Gene Centeno - Alto Saxophone Tito Carrillo - Trumpet Ben Irom - Piano Ryan Hagler - Bass Adam Jackson - Drums Originally from San Antonio, Tx, Gene Centeno is a professional saxophonist and music educator based out of Austin, Tx. Gene has performed and recorded with many artists locally and nationally, such as Grammy Award Winning - Grupo Fantasma, The Latin Players, Andre Hayward, Ed Calle, Greg Boyer, The Temptations, Prince, Maceo Parker, Sheila E, Mike Phillips, Aubrey Logan and many others. Currently Gene is amidst earning a Doctoral of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies at The University of Texas at Austin. He also fulfills a music education role as the Jazz Studies Graduate Assistant Instructor at The University of Texas, while taking part in Austin’s rich and diverse musical community and environment. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for A Tribute to Billie Holiday and the Blues | with Mara Kaye & The Mike Sailors Quartet! Mara Kaye - Vocals Mike Sailors - Trumpet Ross Margitza - Piano Aidan Berg - Bass TBA - Drums About Mara Kaye: Bred and buttered in Brooklyn, powerhouse vocalist Mara Kaye is what Jazz Lives calls “one of New York’s great gifts to the world.” With a voice described as “Louis Armstrong’s trumpet at a rent party” (Jimmy Vivino, Conan O’Brien Show), she moves effortlessly between vintage jazz, blues, and hip-hop, lending her smoky swagger to rap legend AZ’s track “Never Enough,” featuring Rick Ross. Her debut single, a stirring rendition of “It Had to Be You” featuring roots piano icon Carl Sonny Leyland, is on steady rotation on KJazz 88.1 FM, and her original song “Dystopian Blues” was featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show and performed live on CBS News. Mara’s raw, timeless voice has filled legendary venues from Jazz at Lincoln Center and Smalls in NYC to The Green Mill in Chicago and the streets of New Orleans. She created and performed the role of chanteuse Marion Rhodes in the immersive Off-Broadway show Sleep No More and was an original cast member in Broadway Asia’s SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical. She’s shared stages with blues greats like Joe Bonamassa, Jontavious Willis, and Jimmy Vivino, and early in her career toured with the Yerba Buena Stompers, led by her mentor John Gill—playing alongside musicians who once backed up Louis Armstrong himself. About Mike Sailors: Mike Sailors has performed around the world in venues such as the Blue Note (New York, Tokyo, and Sapporo locations), Ronnie Scott’s, Porgy and Bess, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, The Jazz Standard, Smalls Jazz Club, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center; and has appeared at the Montreal, Detroit, EFG London, and Tokyo Blue Note Jazz Festivals. He has also been an active musician in Broadway orchestras, most notably as the Music Director of Sleep No More. In addition to leading the Mike Sailors Nonet, once dubbed "an all-star outfit" by the New York Times, he has performed as a sideman with the Birdland Big Band, the Hot Sardines, the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. An active composer and arranger, Mike has written for such luminaries as Dewey Redman, Dick Oatts, Sean Jones, Jimmy Cobb, and Peter Bernstein. He has composed and recorded music for numerous commercial campaigns, as well as for TV and Film – most recently for the Netflix original series, Cannon Busters. Sailors is also a performing artist/educator with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Let Freedom Swing educational program, is a copyist and editor for the Essentially Ellington jazz program, and currently serves as the Professor of Jazz Trumpet at University of Texas at Austin. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Atlas Maior! Joshua Thomson - Alto Saxophone Joshua Peters - Oud Josh Flowers - Upright Bass Gray Parsons - Drums Atlas Maior creates original music that combines elements of Progressive Jazz, Middle Eastern, Latin, and Indian music traditions. Band members Joshua Thomson (alto saxophone, flutes), Josh Peters (oud, lavta), create a unique sound that balances intimate moments of sincerity with powerful melodies and incendiary rhythmic passages. The group writes original melodies exploring maqamat (Middle Eastern modal system) and harmonic progressions found in American jazz. Atlas Maior composes with a variety of rhythms & instrumentation including Indian tablas, kanjira, & Chinese hulusi. Lauded internationally, Atlas Maior is presenting a culmination of their creative work from 2020-2024 with their very first vinyl release Hadal Deluxe Edition. The new record is due out on June 7th, and will be celebrated at their record release party at The Monks Jazz Club, Austin, TX! Hadal Deluxe Edition vinyl is reflective of Atlas Maior’s highly collaborative nature and features original and cross-cultural collaborative compositions. Reflecting back on a career of musical journeys, Atlas Maior comments, “The group continues to elevate voices, and highlight cultural music traditions within Austin, and abroad that are often marginalized, and underrepresented from the music mainstream. It is our intention to highlight these music and cultural differences with the goal of ourselves learning from them, while also creating something new together.” 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Christian Wiggs | Oscar Meets Tony: Songs from Broadway & Cinema! Christian Wiggs - Voice Tito Carrillo - Trumpet Chase Baird — Tenor Saxophone Andy Langham - Piano James Suter - Double Bass Kevin van den Elzen — Drums An emerging polymath in the music industry, Christian Wiggs is a vocalist, bandleader, lyricist, producer, director, artist manager, educator, record label executive, founder and CEO of Bandstand Presents and host of “Jazz Tonight” on PBS. Born to a choreographer, Wiggs’ immersion into theatre and the jazz tradition has led to a remarkable career as an artist, leading and featured with ensembles on prolific stages such as Birdland, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club and SXSW. Producing chart topping records for the most sought-after names in jazz including Emmet Cohen (JazzWeek #1), Benny Benack and Steven Feifke, Wiggs manages GRAMMY and Tony Award-winner Bryan Carter, Chad LB and serves as the musical/band manager for global icon Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. As an educator, Wiggs is the co-founder and Executive Director of Global Jazz Workshop alongside Artistic Director, Chad LB. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Butler School of Music's Spring Recitals! Featuring performances from Chris Cermak, Demetreis Thornton, Jakob Hartz, Joshua Berry, and Mati Soto! 10:00 AM • Chris Cermak 11:30 AM • Demetreis Thornton 1:00 PM • Jakob Hartz 2:30 PM • Joshua Berry 4:00 PM • Mati Soto 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Trevor Gonzalez Quartet! Trevor Gonzalez - Saxophones Cesar Torres - Trombone Milo Hehmsoth - Piano Mercedes Solis - Bass Israel Yanez - Drums Trevor Gonzalez is a Central Texas based saxophonist, originally hailing from San Jose, California. Before moving, Trevor originally studied with Bay Area legend Fred Rast. After moving in 2021, Trevor attended Austin Community College studying under Steven Sauerwein, Steven Sodders, and Jacob Wise, earning his Associates in Saxophone Performance. Trevor then transferred and is currently finishing his Bachelor's Degree at Texas State University studying under Jazz Legend Joel Frahm, and formerly Dr. Joey Colarusso. Trevor has also recently accepted and plans to attend Texas State to pursue a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies, continuing to study under Joel Frahm. While in school, Trevor has pushed to make a name for himself in the Central Texas music scene, continually inspired by the talent and tenacity of his peers. Trevor teaches a busy studio of students of all ages, as well as gigging all over the I-35 Corridor. He is incredibly excited to be making his Monk’s debut with his Senior Recital. Trevor is also a proud AFM local 433 member. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for The University of Texas Jazz Ensemble | Under the Direction of Mike Sailors! The UT Jazz Ensemble is a dynamic undergraduate big band that explores classic jazz repertory and often premieres new student arrangements and compositions. About Mike Sailors: Mike Sailors has performed around the world in venues such as the Blue Note (New York, Tokyo, and Sapporo locations), Ronnie Scott’s, Porgy and Bess, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, The Jazz Standard, Smalls Jazz Club, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center; and has appeared at the Montreal, Detroit, EFG London, and Tokyo Blue Note Jazz Festivals. He has also been an active musician in Broadway orchestras, most notably as the Music Director of Sleep No More. In addition to leading the Mike Sailors Nonet, once dubbed "an all-star outfit" by the New York Times, he has performed as a sideman with the Birdland Big Band, the Hot Sardines, the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. An active composer and arranger, Mike has written for such luminaries as Dewey Redman, Dick Oatts, Sean Jones, Jimmy Cobb, and Peter Bernstein. He has composed and recorded music for numerous commercial campaigns, as well as for TV and Film – most recently for the Netflix original series, Cannon Busters. Sailors is also a performing artist/educator with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Let Freedom Swing educational program, is a copyist and editor for the Essentially Ellington jazz program, and currently serves as the Professor of Jazz Trumpet at University of Texas at Austin. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Rent party! Sarah Ulloa - Vocals / Drums Jamey Cummins - Guitar / Vocals Jake Harrell - Guitar David Jellema - Cornet/Clarinet Alen Cileli - Violin Phil Spencer - Bass Rent Party hit the Austin swing jazz scene in 2015 and has since played countless bars, clubs, dances and private events in an around the city and beyond. Comprised of an eclectic group of Austin transplants, Rent Party brings a unique blend of players from varied musical backgrounds and influences. This diversity manifests in a fresh blend of hot jazz, vintage swing, and jazz manouche. In 2020 Rent Party released their first full length album "High Five and Rotate" containing a fresh mix of original tunes and classic jazz standards. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for AJS Presents: Terry Bowness Quartet! Terry Bowness - Organ Joel Frahm - Saxophone Tommy Howard - Guitar Tom Brechtlein - Drums Terry Bowness has been making music in Austin, Texas since 1997, first as a pianist, and more recently on Hammond B3 organ. Soon after arriving in Austin he joined Los Jazz Vatos, the latin jazz sextet led by Texas drum veteran Ernie Durawa and winner of several Austin Chronicle music awards. Between 1999 and 2013 he composed, produced, and released four albums of original music on Aardvark Records, garnering positive reviews and radio airplay across the globe. Terry continues to perform as a sideman with many Austin-area musicians and bands including Mitch Watkins, Bruce Saunders, Brian Pardo, Andre Hayward, Gerry Gibbs, Kevin Witt’s B-Side, The Tommy Howard Organ Trio (with Tom Brechtlein), and Elias Haslanger’s Church on Monday. Terry graduated from UT Austin in 1997 with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has since designed many integrated circuits for mobile phones and other consumer and industrial products. His work on mobile phone audio amplifiers has been heard by billions of people worldwide. –––– 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Chris Jones Quartet! Chris Jones - Upright Bass Marco Santos - Guitar Drew Simpson - Guitar Joshua Berry - Drums Originally from Portland, Oregon, bassist and composer Chris Jones made his home in Boston, New York and Tokyo before settling in Austin in 2008. Along the way he’s worked with traditional and progressive jazz ensembles, singer/songwriters, symphony orchestras and avant-garde Japanese rock bands. In 2018, he toured Japan with acclaimed trombonist Andre Hayward to promote their co-led album Way Back Home. Chris now performs regularly in the Austin area with a variety of artists including Pamela Hart, Marco Santos' Live Jukebox Trio, Cicely Jones, Ange K and many others. For this performance, Chris brings his quartet to Monk's to play his original compositions which draw from diverse, unexpected influences, reflecting his interests in art and music from home and around the world. 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 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Elias Haslanger: Tribute to Horace Silver! Elias Haslanger - Tenor Saxophone Mike Sailors - Trumpet Ross Margitza - Piano Ryan Hagler - Bass Daniel Dufour - Drums Over the span of his 30-year music career, native Texan and Austin resident Elias Haslanger has carved a unique and distinguished place in jazz history as a saxophonist, composer, and band leader, whose playing and writing has drawn comparisons to John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ben Webster, and Wayne Shorter. He has performed, recorded, and toured with many world-class artists including Ellis Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, Christopher Cross, Charlie Hunter, Asleep at the Wheel, Alejandro Escovedo, Sheryl Crow, Grupo Fantasma, Spoon, The Four Tops, and The Temptations, among many others. Mentored by the legendary saxophonists Harvey Pittel and Dick Oatts, Elias studied saxophone at the University of Texas and then at the Manhattan School of Music. His interest in writing music culminated in a Master’s Degree in Composition at Texas State University in San Marcos. Elias has performed around the United States and Europe at clubs like Snug Harbor in New Orleans, Jazz Alley in Seattle, The Elephant Room in Austin, and The Blue Note in New York. He has also served as a guest artist/lecturer at universities around the nation. Elias has 7 recordings as a leader all of which have been played on radio stations across the world. His 2014 recording LIVE at the Gallery, received 4.5 stars in Downbeat magazine and was listed as one of the best recordings of the year. "Haslanger's freewheeling licks roar with virtuosity and infectious joie de vivre." -Michael Jackson, DownBeat 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Shelley Carrol Quartet! Lineup TBA Shelley Carrol is a celebrated jazz saxophonist with over 35 years of experience performing alongside some of the most iconic names in the industry. A senior member of the Grammy Award-winning Duke Ellington Orchestra, he has toured internationally for over 25 years, collaborating with renowned symphony orchestras and conducting masterclasses at leading universities. Shelley's rich career includes performing as a soloist and flutist with Sheryl Crow, touring with the Count Basie Band, and even sharing stages with Pink Floyd during their "In the Flesh" tour. Recognized for his dynamic improvisational skills and commitment to jazz education, Shelley has earned accolades such as the Jazz Legends Artist of the Year Award and Best Jazz Act by the Dallas Observer. Whether playing with the Count Basie Band, captivating audiences in intimate clubs, or mentoring the next generation of musicians, Shelley’s improvisational mastery and passion for jazz leave a lasting impression. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Joshua Jaime Mosaic: A Celebration of the Musical Works of Cedar Walton, John Coltrane, and Kenny Garrett! Joshua Jaime - Alto/Tenor Saxophone James Rubino - Piano/Tenor Saxophone Jonathan Portillo - Guitar Cris Carrera - Bass Israel Yanez - Drums Joshua Jaime is a senior saxophonist at Texas State University originally from Houston. As a child he grew up listening to the likes of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Micheal Jackson, among others and took his inspiration to music and saxophone at age 9. As a young musician he was mentored by the likes of Johnny Gonzalez, Jesse Espinosa, Erik Leon, and Dan Ferreira who taught Joshua the foundations of musicianship. Now as a young musician he is inspired by the music of Kenny Garrett, Mark Turner, Cedar Walton, and John Coltrane and under the wing of Joel Frahm. When Jaime performs, he strives for the emotion and drama that his musical inspirations achieve. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Kevin Sun "Quartets" Album Tour! Kevin Sun - Saxophone Christian Li - Piano Walter Stinson - Bass Kayvon Gordon - Drums Kevin Sun is a saxophonist and composer living in New York City. His music has been called “…intense, harmonically virtuosic and compositionally complex” by DownBeat Magazine, and he has released seven albums as a leader, mostly recently Quartets. Sun has also released five albums with the cooperative bands Mute, Earprint, and Great On Paper, and he appears on recordings led by Adam O’Farrill, Jacob Garchik, Juanma Trujillo, Dana Saul, and Xiongguan Zhang, among others. In addition to performing in the U.S., Sun has performed extensively in China and previously served as the Artistic Director of the Blue Note China Jazz Orchestra from 2018 until 2020, leading performances of the BNCJO at the Blue Note Beijing with guest artists such as Rudresh Mahanthappa, Kris Davis, and Ingrid Jensen. He performs regularly at Lowlands Bar in Brooklyn, where he has been in residence since September 2021 with support from Keyed Up!, a program of the nonprofit organization Jazz Generation. In 2021, Sun was a Finalist for the Jerome Hill Foundation Artist Fellowship, and he plays VENN reeds by D’Addario exclusively. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Bidwell/Marshall Quintet! Paulo Santos - Saxophones Erik Telford - Trumpet Daniel Foose - Bass Jaron Marshall - Piano Stephen Bidwell - Drums Stephen Bidwell and Jaron Marshall have been members of Austin’s psychedelic-soul hitmakers, Black Pumas, since their breakout in 2019. Often on the road—in bus lounges, green rooms, and hotels—one would say to the other, “We should book a hard bop date when we’re home for a minute.” When a date finally became available, they called some friends and selected a setlist featuring some of their favorite tunes from the funky early-'60s Blue Note catalog. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Billy Satterwhite Band Presents "Flower Songs" feat. Jessica Healey & Curtis Calderon! Double Bass - Billy Satterwhite Trumpet - Curtis Calderon Voice - Jessica Healey Piano - Ross Margitza Drums - Mike Gordon About Billy Satterwhite: Billy Satterwhite is regarded as one of the top call double bassists for Jazz in Central Texas. Born and Raised in Houston, he found a love for the Double Bass late in his teenage years, and quickly dove head first into studying Jazz and Classical music. He studied Jazz and Improvisation at Texas State University and The University of Michigan, where he studied with legendary Detroit bassist Robert Hurst and the late great pianist Geri Allen. He arrived in Austin in 2012, establishing his roots in the local music scene. From 2012-2017 he played bass all over Texas full time with the Kris Kimura Quartet. As of the last several years he’s worked regularly with artists and groups such as the Ephraim Owens Experience, The NOW Jazz Orchestra, Freddie Mendoza, Jessica Healey, Elias Haslanger, Tommy Howard, The Copa Kings, and Michael Mordecai’s Monday night Jam session. In addition to performing Billy is a passionate teacher and one of the few bass teachers trained in the Suzuki Method. He has helped students from ages 5 to 50+ find joy in playing the bass, and currently is teaching and helping with administration at the newly opened Music Academy of Austin at Mueller. When not playing music, Billy is likely to be spending time with his beautiful daughter and wife on some fun outdoor adventure, or cheering on Austin FC with his family and friends in Los Verdes. About Jessica Healey: Jessica Healey is a full-time singer-songwriter and jazz vocalist in Austin, Texas. Originally from Fort Worth, she joined the local live music scene just over a year ago and has quickly built a name for herself in Austin and beyond. Jess performs as lead vocalist and bandleader for her straight-ahead jazz ensemble, the Jessica Healey Quintet. She has been featured in ensembles led by renowned musicians such as Gerry Gibbs, Mike Sailors, and Kevin Lovejoy. Jess is also the songwriter, bandleader, guitarist, and vocalist of her indie-pop band, which showcased at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival. Drawing from rock, folk, soul, and jazz influences, she’s been compared to artists like Madison Cunningham, Fiona Apple, and Corinne Bailey Rae. Known for her brutally honest lyrics and unique sound, Jess has earned showcases with both SoFar Sounds and the Austin Music Love Concert Series. About Curtis Calderon: Curtis Calderon was born and raised in San Antonio, but has traversed the country in touring and brief stints living in Las Vegas, NV and Hollywood, CA. Influenced by his early tours with big bands, his trumpet sound commands attention and his vocal style welcomes all listeners with his phrasing and vulnerability. Curtis started touring right out of high school and did tours with big bands such as the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Starting in 2001, he began touring with The Four Freshmen, singing the 2nd tenor voice and playing trumpet. After touring for 15 years with The Freshmen, he came home to raise a family. He now resides in San Antonio, TX and is one of the top call trumpeters in the state of Texas. Curtis has been featured on nearly a dozen Four Freshmen recordings, numerous PBS specials with the Four Freshmen and past groups he’s toured with. He is a featured Schilke Trumpet Artist. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Carter Arrington Quartet! Carter Arrington - Guitar Sam Pankey - Bass Daniel Dufour - Drums 4th TBA Carter Arrington’s lifetime of professional live performance and academic training has made him one of the most sought-after guitarists in Austin. Growing up in Roanoke, Virginia, Carter discovered the guitar at age twelve, and his passion for music solidified during a trip to Berklee’s summer guitar sessions in Boston. Later, in Atlanta, he attended the Atlanta Institute of Music while still in high school and eventually taught classes there. In 2006, Carter earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from UT Austin, receiving 3 Downbeat Student Music Awards and performing at prestigious festivals like Montreux and North Sea Jazz. Carter’s career highlights include performing on Progger’s third album “Scattering” in 2016, performing in “Motown! The Musical,” and headlining the Psycho Las Vegas festival with Arthur Brown. In 2017, he toured the US with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, recorded on Progger’s fourth album “Scattering”, and worked on various other projects. Relocating to the UK in 2018, Carter explored the London music scene and continued recording and performing internationally. In 2020, he created the “Tactical Improv” course for Truefire, teaching students worldwide during the Covid-19 pandemic. His recent work includes co-writing the album “Gamelan Road” with Kirk Covington in 2021, teaching for the Roth Academy, and recording for Ben Croft’s album “Far and Distant Things”. In 2022, he worked as a session guitarist for the Masterlink Sessions in the UK, collaborating with some of England’s top vocalists and musicians. In 2023, he tracked “The Carter Exchange” album, played sold-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s, and began teaching at Waterbear College of Music in Brighton. In May 2023, Carter returned to Texas, accepting a position as Jazz Guitar Lecturer at Texas State University. Driven and dedicated, Carter Arrington continues to make music the center of his life, earning a reputation for excellence in every endeavor. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Brazilian Jazz Night: Malone & Friends! Michael Malone - Saxophone Sofia Kriger - Vocals Sander Pinheiro - Guitar Ciriaco Isma - Bass Michael Longoria - Drums Michael Malone, a Cleveland, Ohio native, is a world-renowned saxophonist and composer. Michael's resume includes a five-year stint touring with legendary jazz organist Jimmy Smith, as well as dates with Cindy Blackmon, guitarist Mark Whitfield, and steel drummer Othello Molineaux. In addition to touring Europe and Asia with his own group Just Released, Michael was also a member and composer in the award-winning Austin-based group Blaze. A Resident of Austin, Texas, he leads The Michael Malone Quintet, works extensively with jazz organist extraordinaire Red Young, and plays frequently with Austin vocalist Pamela Hart. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Butler School of Music's Spring Recitals! Featuring performances from Liam O'Dell, Doug Blatt, Aidan Brown, Dash Haubrich, and Aidan Berg! 10:00 AM • Liam O'Dell 11:30 AM • Doug Blatt 1:00 PM • Aidan Brown 2:30 PM • Dash Haubrich 4:00 PM • Aidan Berg 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Roberto Aponte Quintet! Blake O’Neal - Guitar Israel Yanez - Drums Derek Thigpen - Bass Roberto Aponte - Saxophone Roberto Aponte is a saxophonist whose style of playing pays tribute to the greats while effortlessly incorporating the contemporary. Born in South Austin, he earned a bachloers degree in Music Performance- Jazz Studies under the tutelage of Dr. Russell Haight. Roberto takes pride in being a “genre chameleon” in Latin, Funk, Pop, and Jazz ensembles, and looks for ways to blend his musical canvas. Roberto has played in various Jazz clubs in Austin, such as The Elephant Room and Parker Jazz Club. He is also featured on Del Burro al Subway by Sofrito y Su Melao. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Cosmic Intuition's Tribute to Bilal Sunni-Ali! Special Guest: Alex Coke Tenor Sax & Flute Joe Woullard: Bari/Tenor/Alto Sax & Flutes Brad Andrew: Tenor Saxophone Marc Sustaita: Trumpet Fumihito Sugawara: Guitar Lex Chabraja: Piano George Walker: Bass James Fenner: Percussion Rashah Amen: Drums & Percussion Cosmic Intuition formed in 1991 after Rashah Amen assembled a select group of players to perform a Miles Davis Tribute after the his passing. The trumpeter for the performance Mark "Pat/Homeboy Patterson suggested that we continue to play together and form a group. Through the years Cosmic Intuition has been a staple of the Austin scene, performing at The Victory Grill, McCullough Theatre, Boyd Vance Theatre, Mabee Ballroom, The Spider House Ballroom, King-Seabrook Chapel and many other venues. Several great Austin Musicians have been members of Cosmic Intuition including Ephraim Owens, Martin Banks, Michael Malone, Richard Price, Melvin Welborn, Edwin Livingston and Chandra Washington to name a few. This event: "Improvisation Soundscapes" (A Concert for Human Harmony) is dedicated to Saxophonist/Flautist Bilal Sunni-Ali from Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson's Midnight Band and the group he led for many years Song of Life Ensemble. Bilal came to Austin several times to perform with Cosmic Intuition, while Rashah and Bilal were very close Musical compadres for 27 years. This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. 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.