Chris Jones Album Release Show | "Meatsuits on Parade"

Sun, Jan 11

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Chris Jones Album Release Show | "Meatsuits on Parade" Ethan Lord – Saxophone Drew Simpson – Guitar Josh Meadows – Piano Chris Jones – Bass Mike Gordon – Drums Composer/upright bassist Chris Jones brings his quintet to Monk’s for a special show to celebrate the release of his new album titled “Meatsuits on Parade.” The performance features all original music that fuses traditional jazz with a wide array of musical and artistic influences. 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. 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 7:45pm, Show at 8pm.