Monks Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Marco Antonio Santos | IN RAIN/BOWS!

Marco Antonio Santos – Guitar, Arrangements

Phil Spencer – Bass

Brennan Howell – Drums

Camille Schiess – Violin

Kimbo – Violin

Diana Burgess – Cello

IN RAIN/BOWS is a project created by guitarist Marco Antonio Santos to explore the music of Radiohead through new arrangements shaped by jazz and chamber music influences. The sextet brings together two trios: guitar, bass, and drums alongside a string trio of two violins and cello.

Each musician approaches the music as a collaborator and arranger, resulting in performances that are always fresh, spontaneous, and rich in texture. The string players bring a modern edge, incorporating effects pedals, extended techniques, and open-ended improvisation. The result is a dialogue between jazz, rock, and classical traditions, centered on the intricate and compelling music of one of the most influential bands of the past 35 years.

The setlist spans Radiohead’s entire discography, and every musician has moments to be featured throughout the performance.

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.

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Bruce Saunders | Wes Montgomery Birthday Celebration!

Bruce Saunders – Guitar

James Suter – Bass

Daniel Dufour – Drums

Bruce Saunders is a guitarist, composer and educator currently residing in Austin, TX. After receiving his Masters degree in jazz/classical guitar from the University of North Texas in 1986 he moved to New York City where he was a resident until late 2013. During his tenure in NY he recorded, performed and toured with some of the worlds best jazz musicians. Since moving to Austin he has played with many of the world class jazz musicians in the city and state. Saunders is currently a lecturer at the University of Texas/Austin’s Butler School of Music where he teaches private guitar lessons and a faculty member of Berklee’s Online University (BOL) where he developed and teaches two jazz guitar courses.

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.

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Jessica Healey Quintet!

Jessica Healey – Vocals

Chase Baird – Saxophone

Tommy Howard – Guitar

James Suter – Bass

Gerry Gibbs – Drums

Jessica Healey is a full-time singer-songwriter and jazz vocalist in Austin, Texas. Originally from Fort Worth, she joined the local live music scene just over a year ago and has quickly built a name for herself in Austin and beyond.

Jess performs as lead vocalist and bandleader for her straight-ahead jazz ensemble, the Jessica Healey Quintet. She has been featured in ensembles led by renowned musicians such as Gerry Gibbs, Mike Sailors, and Kevin Lovejoy.

Jess is also the songwriter, bandleader, guitarist, and vocalist of her indie-pop band, which showcased at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival. Drawing from rock, folk, soul, and jazz influences, she’s been compared to artists like Madison Cunningham, Fiona Apple, and Corinne Bailey Rae. Known for her brutally honest lyrics and unique sound, Jess has earned showcases with both SoFar Sounds and the Austin Music Love Concert 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! Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm.

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Marcelo Boccato Quartet!

Marcelo Boccato – Piano

Tito Carrillo – Trumpet

James Suter – Bass

Adam Jackson – Drums

Originally from Campinas, Brazil, Marcelo Boccato is a pianist, scholar, and educator. His performance and scholarly work focuses on the music of the African diaspora, exploring the connections between jazz and different genres of Black popular music in the Americas. His work as a leader includes collaborations with musicians from São Paulo, New York, Chicago, including Dana Hall, Clark Sommers, Geof Bradfield, Tito Carrillo, Diego Rivera, John Ellis, Jimmy Greene, Quincy Davis, Jay Sawyer, Diego Garbin, and Cleber Almeida. In addition, Marcelo Boccato has also performed with the University of Iowa’s Johnson County Landmark and the University of Illinois’ Concert Jazz Band, Alicia Olatuja, Jim Pugh, Chip McNeill, Larry Grey, Joel Spencer, and Rodrigo Ursaia.

He has earned a DMA in Jazz Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and currently holds an appointment as Lecturer of Jazz Studies at Baylor University in Waco, TX.

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.