Christian Wiggs Big Band: Year Two - Live at Monks

Thu, Jul 27

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Christian Wiggs Big Band! Christian Wiggs - Vox Thomas Wenglinski - Piano Marco Antonio Santos - Guitar Daniel Foose - Bass Daniel Dufour - Drums Matthew Maldonado - Reed 1 Paulo Santos - Reed 2 John Mills - Reed 3 Dan Thomas - Reed 4 Eric Hargett - Reed 5 Austin Seybert - Trombone 1 Sam Dimov - Trombone 2 Kevin Hrabak - Trombone 3 Aaron Garcia - Bass Trombone Eric Johnson - Trumpet 1 Mike Sailors - Trumpet 2 Chris Cermak - Trumpet 3 Rachel Spencer - Trumpet 4 Taking inspiration from luminaries such as Kurt Elling, Christian Wiggs is a vocalist, bandleader, lyricist, producer, director, artist manager, educator, and founder of Bandstand Presents. Christian has shared the stage with acclaimed musicians such as Benny Benack III, Martina DaSilva, Bryan Carter, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Steven Feifke, Aubrey Logan, Joe Peri, Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski, Mathis Picard, Daniel Foose, Andre Hayward, Alex Frank, and George Fludas. In addition to collaboration, Christian serves as artist management for drummer/vocalist, composer, and orchestrator Bryan Carter. Wiggs has released three studio albums and serves as the host and producer of “Off The Bandstand”, a series of conversations that feature local and national jazz musicians. Off stage, Christian serves as an active producer and director, his work behind the camera being featured by Playbill, ABC News, NPR Live Sessions, and WRTI 90.1. About Bandstand Presents: Evolving from a single quarantine project (“Off The Bandstand”), Bandstand Presents is an Austin-based production company, committed to the inclusivity, visibility, and collaboration of jazz scenes across the nation. Founded by vocalist, bandleader, lyricist and producer, Christian Wiggs, and producer Kirk Word, Bandstand highlights not only the brilliant talents and contributions of these jazz musicians, but celebrates the personalities that are integral to the art they create. In their first year, Bandstand has had a national presence - their work being featured through NBC, ABC World News Now, NPR Live Sessions, Playbill, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway World, SXSW, JAZZIZ, Queerty, Pride.com, and Sirius XM. In Fall of 2021, Bandstand began producing its residency series featuring guest artists including Bryan Carter, Martina DaSilva, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Benny Benack III, Steven Feifke, Aubrey Logan, Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski, Mathis Picard, Daniel Foose, Clark Sommers and George Fludas. As educational and musical investment are paramount, Bandstand Presents has facilitated partnerships with developmental institutions such as University of Texas at Austin, Texas State University and the Women in Jazz Association. 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.