Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Russell Hall Quartet | Night One! Russell Hall – Bass Diego Rivera – Saxophone Tommy Howard – Guitar Daniel Dufour – Drums Whether it’s a swanky, sophisticated jazz club or a boozy, bombastic rock joint, one thing is certain: Russell Hall brings the party with him wherever he goes. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Miami, Florida, Russell has been playing and recording music since the age of 13. He went on to study at the world’s most prestigious conservatory, The Juilliard School, under the tutelage of Ben Wolfe, Ron Carter, and Wynton Marsalis. Now a preeminent bassist in New York City, his session and freelance work has taken him across virtually every facet of the city’s music scene. Stay tuned for his upcoming album Dragon of the South, out September 12, 2025, on the La Reserve label. 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 Russell Hall Quartet | Night Two! Russell Hall – Bass Diego Rivera – Saxophone Tommy Howard – Guitar Daniel Dufour – Drums Whether it’s a swanky, sophisticated jazz club or a boozy, bombastic rock joint, one thing is certain: Russell Hall brings the party with him wherever he goes. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Miami, Florida, Russell has been playing and recording music since the age of 13. He went on to study at the world’s most prestigious conservatory, The Juilliard School, under the tutelage of Ben Wolfe, Ron Carter, and Wynton Marsalis. Now a preeminent bassist in New York City, his session and freelance work has taken him across virtually every facet of the city’s music scene. Stay tuned for his upcoming album Dragon of the South, out September 12, 2025, on the La Reserve label. 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 Dave Ealsey Trio! Dave Easley – Pedal Steel Alex Bilodeau – Upright Bass José Godinez – Drums Pedal Steel player, Dave Easley, nicknamed, ‘The Wizard” by Ricky Costrillo, former MC of Tipitina’s and Rosie’s in New Orleans, has logged in, over many years, stage and studio appearances alongside superb performers such as, Brian Blade, David Liebman, Zigaboo Modeliste, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Jim Singleton, Charlie Byrd, Dr. John, Coco Robicheaux, Cyril Neville, Joni Mitchell, Colonel Bruce Hampton, George Porter, Peter Rowan, Ruthie Foster (on her Grammy nominated, Let It Burn), Howard Levy, Bill Kreutzman of the Grateful Dead, Jeff Matika of Green Day, Jerry Jemmott, Kim Deal of the Pixies... Some of Dave’s recent releases under his own name are Byways of the Moon, which received a positive review on NPR and was selected “Best Jazz on Bandcamp” for January 2022, Ballads, and Easley Rider featuring the rhythm section from the Iguanas along with Kass Krebs and the late, great, Alfred Uganda Roberts. 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 Jeremy George Quintet! Grant Teeple – Saxophone Andre Hayward – Trombone Josh Lister – Piano Jeremy George – Double Bass Joshua Berry – Drums Dr. Jeremy L. George is the Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of music at Huston-Tillotson University. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida under the leadership of Dr. Julian E. White and Dr. Shelby Chipman. He received his Master’s Degree in Music Education and Ph.D. in Music Education from Florida State University. His major professors are Professor Rodney Jordan, Dr. Clifford Madsen and Dr. Patrick Dunnigan. As a performer, Dr. George is a freelance bassist in the Austin area. He is the former bassist and musical director for Tallahassee Night’s Live, a highly active live entertainment guild with an ambitious performance schedule throughout the southeast region, and has shared the stage with on many nationally acclaimed Grammy Award-winning Gospel, Jazz, Hip Hop and R&B recording artists such as Ledisi, Samara Joy, Andre Hayward, Diego Rivera, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, Marvin Sapp, Dorothy Norwood, and Eric Roberson just to name a few. Jeremy also serves as a performing artist for many bass companies such as Anaconda Basses, DR Strings, Gallien Kruger Amps, Aguilar Pickups, and Inearz Audio. He also maintains an ambitious gig, session, and masterclass schedule at high schools in the United States. 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 Bidwell/Clemons/Pankey! Cat Clemon – Guitar Sam Pankey – Bass Stephen Bidwell – Drums Guitarist Cat Clemons, drummer Stephen Bidwell, and bassist Sam Pankey hail from Indiana, Washington, DC, and Memphis respectively. All three have lived in Austin for a decade or longer, and you may recognize them from their day jobs. Cat plays in White Denim and Sir Woman, Stephen drums in Black Pumas and co-leads Hard Proof when not on the road, and Sam plays in Heartless Bastards and seemingly every jazz group in town. Bidwell initially assembled the trio for an off-night residency in 2022 and the chemistry was instant. As improvisers they bridge genres and approaches; they're not afraid to manhandle post-bop soloist conventions but they thrive in creating purely as a group, whether the form is a current indie rock ballad or an Ornette Coleman blues. The band recorded a full-length album in a single day at the brand-new Spectra Studios that should see an early 2024 release. 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 Kelly Doyle | Vinyl Release Show! Kelly Doyle – Guitar Sam Pankey – Bass Kyle Thompson – Drums Kelly Doyle is a Houston-based guitarist known for seamlessly blending jazz, country and avant-garde influences into a singular sound. An expressive shapeshifter, Doyle is known for his playful exploration of the Telecaster and its sonic potential. Among his many recordings, he has been featured in Khruangbin's “Late Night Tales” and “Live at Stubbs” compilation albums. 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 feat. Tito Carrillo! Elias Haslanger – Tenor Saxophone Tito Carrillo – Trumpet Ross Margitza – Piano Ryan Hagler – Bass Daniel Dufour – Drums About Elias Haslanger: 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, Black Pumas, 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 8 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. His 2024 release Elias Haslanger Meets Mike Sailors is featured on Apple Music’s Pure Jazz playlist and has received over 100,000 streams worldwide as of today. About Tito Carrillo: Tito Carrillo is a trumpeter, composer, and educator whose music blurs the lines between Afro-Caribbean music traditions and modern jazz. Born and raised in Austin to a Puerto Rican father and Mexican-American mother, Carrillo came to prominence in the mid-90’s in Chicago’s rich jazz and Latin music scenes, becoming a top call soloist, bandleader, and freelance trumpet artist. Carrillo released his debut solo album in 2011, entitled Opening Statement (Origin Records), to rave reviews. His most recent project Urbanessence (Origin Records), was released in October 2022 to much critical acclaim, and was selected as one of the top Latin music albums of 2023 by the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart. 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 Jerry Espinoza | Afro Centric: The Music of Joe Henderson Jerry Espinoza – Tenor Saxophone Jacob Martinez – Trombone Joseph Hernandez – Piano Bruno Avitia – Bass Chris Torres – Drums Born in Laredo, Texas, Jerry Espinoza received his bachelor's degree in Classical Saxophone Performance at Texas A&M in Kingsville, under the direction of James Warth. Jerry also earned a master's degree in 2015 in Jazz Studies at Texas State University, with emphasis in arranging, under the direction of Russell Haight and Hank Hehmsoth. Currently, he serving as adjunct professor of saxophone at A&M Kingsville and performs as a freelance musician across Central Texas. This concert will feature original compositions and fresh arrangements of jazz standards penned by Jerry & members across the bandstand. 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 Juan Lara Quartet! Juan Fabrício Lara – Baritone Saxophone João Camargo – Piano Aidan Berg – Bass Matías Soto – Drums Hailing from El Paso, Tx, Juan Fabricio Lara is a member of an exciting generation of young musicians that have taken the central Texas music scene by storm. Juan is an alto/baritone saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator in the Austin area regularly collaborating with up and coming luminaries such as Kevin Hrabak and Aidan Berg. Drawing inspiration from greats such as Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, Pepper Adams, Charles Mingus, and Duke Ellington, Juan values tradition above everything in his playing. Mentored by Andrew Gould and Steven Feifke, he has been band leading since he was 15 years old, and has shared the stage with names such as Mike Sailors, Kris Kimura, and Abel Mireles. 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 Naama Trio! Naama – Voice Andy Langham – Piano James Suter – Bass Inspired by the emotionally direct compositions of great composers and lyricists of the 1930’s and ‘40’s Naama has established herself as a prominent voice in the New York City jazz scene. Possessed with an urbane and elegant sound Naama’s sensitive interpretation and crisp phrasing have become recognizable elements of her signature style and timeless appeal On her latest album Dream With Me (La Reserve records 2025) Naama invites audiences to journey through the dreamy soundscape. Naama and her band create a mesmerizing performance that transports listeners to a world of emotion and imagination. Each concert is a celebration of human connection, exploring the concept of dreams, big, small, sweet and those that will never come true. Naama and the band promise an unforgettable evening of music that inspires and uplifts! 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: Eric Hargett Quintet! Eric Hargett – Saxophones Tommy Howard – Guitar Andy Langham – Piano James Suter – Bass Gerry Gibbs – Drums Eric Hargett, originally from Houston, Texas, has established himself as an in-demand musician on the vibrant Austin music scene. While he began his musical path with classical piano, he soon discovered his true voice on the saxophone. Today, Eric is fluent across the full family of instruments—soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass saxophone—bringing a powerful, expressive, and versatile sound to every setting. His playing reflects a deep grounding in the jazz and blues tradition while embracing the spirit of innovation found in bebop, soul jazz, 1970s fusion, funk, and beyond. Whether delivering hard-swinging bebop lines, soulful ballads, or adventurous modern textures, Eric’s voice remains distinctive and rooted in the lineage of the great saxophonists. That artistry is on full display in his debut recording as a leader, Steppin’ Up, which featured legendary organist Joey DeFrancesco and drummer Gerry Gibbs. The album spans burning bebop, real-deal blues, funk-driven grooves, and lyrical ballads, with moments that even hint at modern electronic influences. Jazz critic Bill Milkowski praised the project, noting that Hargett “mines the same soul jazz/hard bop territory that bari ace Ronnie Cuber established… Steppin’ Up reveals a saxophonist who is comfortable in a myriad of settings, from '70s styled funk to burning bebop, real-deal blues, and lyrical ballads.” Jazz legend Terry Gibbs remarked, “Listening to Eric Hargett play on his new album reminds me of all the great bebop players of my era. Whether it be the tenor sax or the baritone sax, it’s got that great feeling. To me a good solo is that after you hear it a few times you can wind up singing that solo, and that’s how Eric plays.” Baritone saxophone master Gary Smulyan added, “Eric Hargett’s playing has it all… an immediately identifiable sound, great time and sense of phrasing, soulful with a sophisticated harmonic concept, and deep roots in the jazz and blues tradition. He knocked me out and I can’t wait to hear more.” With his command of the full saxophone family and his deep musical roots, Eric continues to be recognized as one of the most dynamic and versatile saxophonists on the scene. –––– 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 Mockjaw! Sloan Hill – Guitar Keith Galloway – Piano Tanner Hoyt – Bass Zach Kursman – Drums Formed in the vibrant music scene of Austin, Texas, Mockjaw is led by a group of musicians who’s connections were forged in the halls of the Butler School of Music, and the many live music bars across the city. Since their inception last year, the band has gained recognition for their approach to jazz fusion. They were honored with a nomination for Best Jazz Artist at the Austin Music Awards, solidifying their status as one of the most promising upcoming acts in the genre. While generally incorporating many different musical influences on stage for the Austin nightlife, the group is excited to have the opportunity to display their dedication to jazz as an art form on the Monks stage. 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 Jazz Purveyor & Monks Jazz Present: Lawrence Fields Supersonic Trio | Halloween Special! Lawrence Fields – Piano & Keyboards Curtis McPhatter Jr. – Drums Reuben Cainer – Electric Bass “I love playing music with Lawrence Fields! He’s full of ideas, plays with a beautiful sound and feeling and can swing! He’s always inspired – and that’s where the magic is...” — Joe Lovano "★★★★ ... an expectant future for the rising star." — Downbeat Magazine From convention to invention, risking all in challenge of the known. A cunning musician from St. Louis with unique background, Lawrence Fields, who forewent a career in computer programming to pursue musical dreams in New York, has earned a spot at the forefront of young jazz pianists and keyboardists. His approach has been described as “an exquisite balance of tradition and innovation” — and for several years Downbeat Magazine has featured him prominently in their “Rising Stars” critics poll. Fields tours the world as a key member of today's forward-thinking, critically-acclaimed groups, including Joe Lovano and Dave Douglas' "Sound Prints" and the Grammy-nominated Chief Adjuah/Christian Scott group. The Wall Street Journal praised Fields’ “elegant, probing” solos with Sound Prints, while The New York Times noted that he is “integral to the band’s plunging, changeable style.” After performing and/or recording with a diverse collection of artists that includes Nicholas Payton, Branford and Delfeayo Marsalis, Takuya Kuroda, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Jeff "Tain" Watts, Fields' new music combines a musical grasp of both past and present — with a fluid, spontaneous approach to interplay. His acoustic debut album, “To the Surface”, was released in early 2024 to critical acclaim, and has been featured by publications like Stereogum, Germany’s Rondo and Jazzthetik Magazines, and Japan’s Jazz Life magazine. Lawrence Fields Supersonic Trio is an explorative electric project from New York City, showcasing original compositions from the groove lab for a rare and one-time special live performance denouement. This is their debut in Austin. The Jazz Purveyor is an artist agency and event producer, bringing diverse programming of high art jazz ensembles to the listening capital of Texas. More events to come. 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 Julie Slim & Rendezvous | Fall Into Music! Julie Slim – Vocals Shawn Ellison – Piano Phil Spencer – Bass Masumi Jones – Drums Julie Slim is an Austin-based Lebanese-Palestinian-American world jazz vocalist and actress, who has been in the Austin theater and music scene since 1996, when she was nominated for an I.B. Payne Acting Award for her work in the original children’s show, Deep in the Heart of Texas. In 1999, Julie created a duet Cabaret Act, Cabarageous, with friend and vocalist Donna Lipman, which was featured in the summer Zach Scott Cabaret Series. In 2009, Julie also formed the Arabic band, Layalina in collaboration with Sari Andoni (oud), specializing in classical and folk Arabic music, which was featured in a SXSW World Music showcase in 2010. Julie has been a lead vocalist and clinician for the Austin Jazz Workshop since 2001, spreading the love of jazz to children in elementary schools in and around Austin. She is a member of the Austin Threshold Choir, thresholdchoir.org, an international organization that provides comfort during life transitions through song. Beginning in November 2023, Julie has been a lead vocalist with the Viva Palestina Orchestra, featuring Palestinian music, raising awareness of Palestinian culture. On March 27, 2025, Viva Palestina Orchestra received a music proclamation declaring this day to be Viva Palestina Orchestra Day, during which the VPO performed one of our songs in the City Council Chambers. Since 2013, Julie and her band, Julie Slim & RendezVous, have been performing in and around Austin, creating community and bridging cultures while uplifting and touching audiences wherever they perform. The band specializes in reviving international jazz and pop standards from the early 20th century as well as featuring original songs composed by Shawn Ellison and Julie Slim. Julie Slim & RendezVous has held residencies at Skylark, Shore ATX, and Parker Jazz Club. Additionally, Julie Slim Duo with Shawn Ellison have a residency at Plate by Dzintra that is ongoing for over 4 years. Julie has self-produced several albums with RendezVous under the name Julie Slim, streaming wherever music lives. “Singing is musical storytelling that heals while opening the heart to new possibilities.” 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 Sofia Goodman Trio! Sofia Goodman – Drums, Compositions Matt Twaddle – Piano Jacob Jezioro – Upright Bass Sofia Goodman is a drummer, composer and bandleader residing in Nashville, TN. Her work has been internationally recognized in the press from sources like DownBeat, JAZZIZ and All About Jazz. Since 2017, her group has toured the U.S and Canada, appearing at many notable venues and festivals, including USM Jazz Camp; Blues Festival, where her quartet was the headliner. As a bandleader and arranger, she has developed repertoire for her trio, quartet, septet, octet and more. Her work has been called “mesmerizing and compositionally rich” by DownBeat and she has been called a “splendid composer and drummer” by All About Jazz. The Nashville Scene noted Goodman is “something to be excited about in the evolution of jazz in Music City.” Goodman started playing drums in middle school. In high school she was placed in Esperanza Spalding’s student ensemble at Berklee College of Music, where she was encouraged and inspired by the Grammy award-winning artist. Goodman has released three albums on Joyous Records. In 2024, The Sofia Goodman Group won the NIMA award for Best Jazz Group. Goodman has also won the Pathways to Jazz Grant, The New Music USA Creator Fund Grant and the CMA Performance Plus Grant and has received several nominations from NIMA. As a sidewoman, Goodman has performed with blues legend Bobby Rush, The Music City Big Band, trombonist Altin Sencalar, world folk group HuDost and many more. Outside of performing, Goodman is a dedicated educator and mentor. 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 Steven Husted Quartet! Steven Husted – Double Bass Matt Berger – Guitar Milo Hehmsoth – Piano Matias Soto – Drums Steven began his musical journey at the ripe old age of 6. From there he was always involved in everything musical from school band to private instruction to playing local parties for friends. At age 15, Steven moved from CT. to San Francisco, where he jumped head first into the study of jazz. By the time Steven was 23, he was one of the top call bassists in the San Francisco Bay Area, including 6 years teaching at the acclaimed Stanford Jazz Workshop. Steven has played with many jazz greats including Kenny Burrell, Billy Higgins, and Vince Wallace. Now residing in Austin, TX, after many years in New York City, Steven remains an in demand bassist/composer and band leader. 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 Chase Baird/Will Brahm Quartet! Chase Baird - Saxophone Will Brahm - Guitar Ryan Hagler - Bass Adam Jackson - Drums About Chase Baird: Part experimental rocker, part classical romantic, and part hard-bop devotee, saxophonist and composer Chase Baird has been hailed by Grammy-winner Randy Brecker as “the future of jazz music and the saxophone.” His latest album A Life Between features jazz luminaries Brad Mehldau and Antonio Sánchez alongside rising stars Nir Felder and Dan Chmielinski, earning praise as an “epic recording complete with progressive singularities and sonic cosmicalities.” Baird has toured and recorded widely, collaborating with icons across genres—from Chaka Khan and Jakob Dylan to Chris Botti, Mike Stern, Victor Wooten, and Thana Alexa. He was also a key member of Antonio Sánchez’s band Migration and a founding contributor to the progressive jazz ensemble Venture. Raised between Seattle, Salt Lake City, and California, Baird picked up the saxophone at age ten and was mentored early on by Michael Brecker. He studied at California State University Long Beach and The Juilliard School, where he honed both jazz and classical technique. Alongside his work as a saxophonist, Baird plays EWI with the synth-forward group Circuit Kisser and collaborates on guitar with his sister Christine Baird’s band, Rocky Mountain Soul. When not on the road, he’s based in Austin, Texas, continuing to push genre boundaries with his emotionally expansive and technically fearless approach to music. About Will Brahm: Hailing from Portland Oregon and receiving a guitar in 8th grade, Will Brahm immediately began channeling his love for music through the guitar. After high school he moved to Southern California, earning a Bachelors degree in Jazz Guitar performance from Cal State Long Beach where he studied with jazz guitar extraordinaire Ron Eschete. After college he began touring with The New West Guitar Group, skyrocketing his musical technique and stamina. In 2019 he released his acoustic ensemble album “Venture Atlas." Next he joined world renowned Jazz Trumpet legend Arturo Sandoval band, touring domestic and abroad. Soon after competed as a semifinalist in the 2019 Herbie Hancock International Jazz Guitar Competition, performing for his idols including Guitarist Pat Metheny. This era ushered Will into new musical demands as both a jazz guitar aficionado, and a front-and-center electric player on stages bigger and louder than ever before. In this moment, Will finally began bridging all of the facets of his passionate musical self into one singular instrument and unmistakable sound: the Fender Stratocaster. Will's music evokes the captivating melodic delivery of guitarists like Jeff Beck, paired with the lush emotional and harmonically complex soundscapes of bands like Pat Metheny Group. This is demonstrated on his newest album “Distance to Empty” (2025). Will lives in Los Angeles and tours domestically and abroad. He composes daily and lives a life full of and inside of the music. 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: Erik Telford Quartet! Erik Telford – Trumpet Joseph Hernandez – Piano Aaron Allen – Upright Bass Andy Beaudion – Drums Erik Telford is a trumpeter, composer, arranger, bandleader, and producer whose sound bridges modern jazz and cinematic composition. A native of California, he grew up immersed in the Monterey Jazz Festival scene and has since performed extensively around the world. He has appeared as a leader and sideman with acclaimed artists including Maria Schneider, Joshua Redman, Roy Hargrove, James Williams, Jon Faddis, Wynton Marsalis, Louie Bellson, Bob Schneider, George Bohannan, Nat Adderley, Joel Frahm, and Bill Berry. He has performed on many of the world’s most renowned stages, including the Monterey, Montreux, North Sea, Melbourne, and Yokohama Honmoku Jazz Festivals, as well as ACL Music Festival, SXSW, and the Grand Ole Opry. Beyond his solo work, Erik is known for his contributions to Nori, the genre-bending neo-jazz ensemble featuring Akina Adderley, and Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, where his trumpet, arranging, and production work help shape the group’s sophisticated, jazz-inflected sound. –––– 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 Julien Knowles Quintet feat. Devin Daniels! Julien Knowles – Trumpet Devin Daniels – Saxophone Jermaine Paul – Bass Jongkuk Kim – Drums Classmates of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, Devin Daniels and Julien Knowles forged a deep musical bond during their two-year fellowship under the mentorship of legends like Billy Childs, Walter Smith III, and Herbie Hancock. Since graduating in 2023, the two have built individually vibrant yet closely intertwined careers that continue to reflect their shared foundation. An Inglewood native, Daniels has balanced versatility and individuality in performances with Gerald Clayton, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and John Beasley—and most notably toured the U.S. with Herbie Hancock in 2024 alongside Terence Blanchard, Chris Potter, and Lionel Loueke. Knowles, now a fixture in Los Angeles’ creative music scene, has toured with Louis Cole and appeared with Gerald Clayton, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Billy Mohler, and Sasha Berliner. Together, the pair have led bands featuring top LA artists such as Steve Lehman, Justin Brown, and Nicole McCabe, performing across major festivals including Angel City Jazz and Camp FLOG GNAW. Their 2024 releases—Daniels’ LesGo! and Knowles’ As Many, as One—were both highlighted in NPR’s “Essential Jazz Discoveries of 2024.” Now, the duo unite on Now Then, a co-led project that bridges the jazz tradition with forward-looking innovation. Featuring reinterpretations of the American songbook and original compositions, the album showcases the next generation of creative jazz, with Daniels and Knowles joined by bassist Jermaine Paul and drummer JK Kim. 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 Yayennings Quartet! Yayennings – Trumpet Chris McQueen – Guitar Daniel Foose – Bass Adam Jackson – Drums Yayennings is a 4X Grammy winning artist. He began playing trumpet in the small town of Grapevine, Texas at age 11 and became a professionally presentable trumpet player by age 15. Known for his work with jazz supergroup Snarky Puppy, Yayennings lives in Los Angeles, CA and teaches at Occidental College as an adjunct trumpet professor and ensemble leader. Yayennings has had a fruitful career backing up some of the world’s finest artists such as Aretha Franklin, Michael McDonald, David Crosby, David Bowie, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Four Tops, and many more. Upon his move from NYC to Los Angeles in February of 2017, Jennings began composing for his own band, The Yayennings Quartet. He has two studio albums under his own name, Yayennings, and you can find both of them on all digital streaming platforms. His latest album "Yayennings Vol. 2" is available for purchase on a 12 inch vinyl record. Yayennings is a GroundUp Music Artist and plays Yamaha trumpets and Denis Wick mouthpieces and mutes. 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 Quintin Harris Trio! Piano/Voice – Quintin Harris Bass – Griffin Fink Drums – Max Marsillo The Quintin Harris Trio has been on the rise (led by 25 year old crooner and pianist Quintin Harris), appearing in some of NYC's most celebrated venues such as Birdland Jazz Club (where his trio performs regularly), Dizzy's at Jazz At Lincoln Center, The Aman, 54 Below, and Midnight Blue to name a few. An acolyte of GRAMMY-Award-Winning, master pianist Bill Charlap, Quintin Harris performs with a sensibility and emotion beyond his years. An interpreter of the Great American Songbook and old New York’s elegance, he infuses melody, phrasing, touch with enormous sensitivity and passion through pyrotechnical trio arrangements and heart wrenching ballad playing. The New York City Jazz Record writes: “The classic American Songbook has rarely felt so authentic…the old New York imagery flourished…” 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.