*AJS Presents: Jerry Espinoza Quintet - Midweek at Monks

Wed, Oct 16

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for AJS Presents: Jerry Espinoza Quintet! Jerry Espinoza - Saxophone Marcos Santos - Guitar  Ben Irom - Piano James Suter - Bass Joshua Berry - Drums Born and raised  in Laredo Texas, Jerry Espinoza has been playing saxophone since the age of 12 . At 14 years old he started gigging professionally at local churches and other venues / events around town .  Mr Espinoza holds a bachelors in music performance ( classical saxophone ) , masters in jazz studies and currently working on his DMA in Jazz studies at University of Austin Texas. He has performed alongside jazz greats Gerry Gibbs , Butch Miles , Jeff Tain Watts , Dave Weckl, Andre Hayward, Andy Langham, Audra Menconi, Terrance Blanchard, Terrell Stafford, Knower, Pete Rodriguez and Ralph Bowen just to name a few . In 2023 , he appeared on Gerry Gibbs most recent album “Family “ where he is a featured saxophonist.  Currently , Mr. Espinoza is a professional , top call musician around the Austin , San Antonio , and even Houston / DFW area, where he covers all kinds of genres from jazz , pop to even salsa music . ——— 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