Monks Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Elias Haslanger | Tribute to Joe Henderson! Elias and his all-star band will play the music and celebrate the life and legacy of one of the most important tenor saxophonists of all-time, Joe Henderson. Elias has studied Joe's music for years and will showcase some of his most famous compositions and a few that are off the beaten path for this night of music at Monks. Elias Haslanger – Saxophone Mike Sailors – Trumpet Andy Langham – 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 NEW ADDRESS | 310 E SAINT ELMO ROAD AUSTIN TX 78745 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! First Show: Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:15pm, Show at 9:30pm.

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Amina Scott Quartet! Amina Scott – Bass Jalen Baker – Vibraphone Dayne Reliford – Piano Gavin Moolchan – Drums Amina Scott, born and raised in Oakland, CA, is an upright and electric bassist, composer, and arranger. Her interest in music began at an early age when her grandmother began giving her piano lessons. From then, her love and passion for music has yet to cease, playing electric bass at the age of twelve and was soon playing gigs with local bands in Oakland. In Oakland, Amina has ties to the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music (OPCM) which was started by trombonist Angela Wellman to provide arts and music classes to the Oakland community in an economical way. Through OPCM, Amina was able to take her skills to Lima, Peru to be part a of a group that represented the United States at the first Festival of Music and Dance in the African Diaspora where she played various concerts around Lima and held seminars discussing the music of the African Diaspora in the United States. In 2017, Amina joined the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra led by Adonis Rose. Now based in New Orleans, Amina leads her own band and she has performed with various artists including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Steve Turre, Wessell “Warm Daddy” Anderson, Nicholas Payton, David Murray, Jamison Ross, Joanne Brackeen, Don Vappie, Herlin Riley, Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah, and more. NEW ADDRESS | 310 E SAINT ELMO ROAD AUSTIN TX 78745 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! First Show: Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:15pm, Show at 9:30pm.

The annual Rich Harney Jazz Festival celebrates musician and prolific jazz composer Rich Harney. Now in it's 4th year, this year's concerts will feature dynamic ensembles playing Rich's original tunes at Monks Jazz. We hope you will join us for this special early afternoon concert. Come in honor and memory of our great friend, swingin' composer, and beloved community member, Rich Harney, and to enjoy some truly great homegrown jazz. ~ with ~ The Daniel Durham Quintet featuring Daniel Durham – Musical Director, Bass Sam Lipman – Woodwinds Marcus Graf – Brass Ryan Davis – Piano Michael Longoria – Drums Solo Piano from Ross Margitza The Alex Coke Quintet featuring Alex Coke – Saxophone and Flutes Bruce Saunders – Guitar Andy Langham – Piano Michael Stevens – Bass Masumi Jones – Drums Can't be there but want to donate to the future of the festival? Please visit: https://www.texasjazzsociety.org/donate and designate your donation to Rich Harney's Memory NEW ADDRESS | 310 E SAINT ELMO ROAD AUSTIN TX 78745 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! Doors at 1:45 PM.

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Amanda Bellitto Sextet! Amanda Bellitto – Vocals Paulo Santos – Saxophone Thomas Wenglinski – Piano Matt Berger – Guitar Nick Davis –Bass Zach Kursman – Drums – Featuring Guest Artist Kimbo on Violin Originally hailing from Fairfield, Connecticut, Amanda Bellitto is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator currently based in Austin TX. Starting early on with a formal training in jazz, she studied with luminaries such as Sheila Jordan. She has built a career spanning many genres including folk, bluegrass and pop. Her artistic pursuits have led to performances across the United States and Australia. NEW ADDRESS | 310 E SAINT ELMO ROAD, UNIT B AUSTIN TX 78745 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! Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm.