Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Jerry Espinoza Quartet! Jerry Espinoza – Tenor Saxophone Ross Margitza – Piano Aaron Allen – Bass Gerry Gibbs – Drums Born in Laredo, Texas, Jerry Espinoza received his bachelor's degree in Classical Saxophone Performance at Texas A&M in Kingsville, under the direction of James Warth. Jerry also earned a master's degree in 2015 in Jazz Studies at Texas State University, with emphasis in arranging, under the direction of Russell Haight and Hank Hehmsoth. Currently, he serving as adjunct professor of saxophone at A&M Kingsville and performs as a freelance musician across Central Texas. This concert will feature original compositions and fresh arrangements of jazz standards penned by Jerry & members across the bandstand. 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. 

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 Steele – 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! 22 free parking spaces onsite are first-come-first-serve. Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Azmaris! Jason Frey – Tenor Saxophone, Electronics Carolyn Trowbridge – Vibraphone Mario Castellanos – Upright Bass Andy Beaudoin – Drums Beginning as an Ethio-Jazz offshoot of Austin Afrobeat band Hard Proof, the Azmaris have evolved into their own. Playing in the style of Mulatu Astatke and his use of Ethiopian tonality in a jazz combo setting, the group incorporates jazz instrumentation and psych sensibility to create moody introspective narrations. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Ryan Hagler Quintet feat. Andre Hayward & Joel Frahm! Ryan Hagler - Bass Andre Hayward - Trombone Joel Frahm - Tenor Saxophone Andy Langham - Piano Daniel Dufour - Drums Austin native Ryan Hagler has been making music since the age of 10. Originally a trumpet player, Ryan later switched to electric and double bass. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as bachelor’s and master’s degrees in jazz studies from the University of North Texas. He spent two years as a member of the acclaimed One O'Clock Lab Band, with whom he recorded two albums, "Lab 2008", and the Grammy-nominated "Lab 2009." From 2012 to 2020, Ryan served as professor of bass and ensembles at the San Francisco University in Quito, Ecuador. He has performed across the United States, as well as in South Korea, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and Europe, including the Montreux, Umbria, and North Sea Jazz Festivals. He has shared the stage with Bernard Wright, Melissa Aldana, Aubrey Logan, Mike Moreno, Jeff Hamilton, John Riley, Misha Piatigorsky, Shelley Carroll, Jason Thomas, Ephraim Owens, Elias Haslanger and many more. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Diego Rivera Octet: The Music of Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers! Santana Rojas – Trumpet Matthew Chavez – Alto Sax Diego Rivera – Tenor Sax/Arranger Kevin Hrabak – Trombone Aidan Brown – Bari Sax Joseph Hernandez – Piano John Fremgen – Bass Matias Soto – Drums & Cymbals Saxophonist, arranger, and educator Diego Rivera—Director of Jazz Studies at UT Austin and acclaimed recording artist—unites a powerhouse band of current and former UT students for a hard-swinging tribute to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Like Blakey’s legendary group, which launched generations of jazz greats, Rivera’s program is a proving ground for rising talent. Together, they’ll ignite the stage with fiery arrangements, soulful swing, and the timeless energy that made the Jazz Messengers an enduring force in jazz. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Sander Pinheiro Quartet! Sander Pinheiro - Guitar and Vocal Michael Malone - Saxophone Ciríaco Isma - Bass Brannen Temple - Drums Born in Pernambuco, Brazil, Sander Pinheiro is a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Over the years, Sander has had the opportunity to sing at various cities in the United States, such as New York, New Orleans, New York,Miami,Athens, Houston, Austin, Dallas, among others, and music festivals, including the Atlanta jazz festival, Cactus Cafe, Elephant Room, Parker jazz club, Monks jazz, Brazilian Day festival, City winery, velvet note, High Museum of arts, also some other countries in Central and South America. Mixing several genres in his music, including jazz, funk, and samba, samba reggae,Sander has become one of the best interpreters of Brazilian music worldwide. You can find Sander’s Pinheiro music on all music platforms! 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Chase Baird | Standards Quartet! Chase Baird - Saxophone Andy Langham - Piano James Suter - Bass Gerry Gibbs - Drums Part experimental rocker, part classical romantic and part hard-bop devotee, saxophonist and composer Chase Baird has been described as "... the future of jazz music and the saxophone" by Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Randy Brecker. His latest album, A Life Between, covers a vast emotional terrain with a band comprised of modern jazz’s most revered innovators. Pianist Brad Mehldau and drummer Antonio Sánchez are veteran companions alongside new-generation talents Nir Felder, guitar, and Dan Chmielinski, bass. Critics have declared the album “…a truly inspired, dare we say, epic recording complete with progressive singularities and sonic cosmicalities.” Chase has worked as a sideman with pop icon Chaka Khan, legendary Chicago vocalist Bill Champlin as well as indie-rocker Jakob Dylan. In the jazz realm, he has performed or recorded with Chris Botti, Brad Mehldau, Antonio Sánchez, Mike Stern, Antonio Faraò, Mike Clark, Victor Wooten, Thana Alexa, Dennis Chambers, Julian Pollack (J3PO), Dan Tepfer, Thomas Dawson, Steve Lyman and others. During 2017 - 2020, Chase performed as an active member of drummer Antonio Sánchez’s band Migration, recording both saxophone and EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) on the groups’ acclaimed album Lines In The Sand. He also recorded and toured with multi-generational progressive jazz ensemble Venture, featuring drum legend Mike Clark, multi-instrumentalist Mark Sherman and electric bassist Felix Pastorius. Venture explores hard-bop roots and accents of funk and fusion on their first studio collaboration, Life Cycle, released on Ropeadope Records in May 2018. Chase plays exclusively EWI with all-synthesizer band Circuit Kisser, created by collaborator Dan “Chimy“ Chmielinski. The band’s most recent album, First Kiss, released on La Reserve Records in 2023. When not touring, Chase makes his home in Austin, Texas. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for AJS Presents: Michael Hale Quintet! Jonathan E. Deas - Keys Blake O'Neal - Guitar Jimmy Blazer - Bass Jorion Dawson - Saxophone Michael Hale - Drums/Vocals Michael Hale is a long time veteran of the Austin, Texas music scene. He began a long and fruitful career here starting back in 1981 first performing at Waterloo Ice House and Ragtime, with No Compromise, then a host of other venues that have come and gone, with a few like Antone's, The Elephant Room, and Flamingo Cantina still remaining. He has held residencies for the last few years at Half Step with Michael Hale Trio featuring Mac Mcintosh (10 yrs), The Continental Club Gallery with Michael Hale Organ Trio aka MHOT (9 yrs), and King Bee Lounge with Michael Hale Trio featuring Mac Mcintosh (8 yrs). Michael will be bringing the Michael Hale Quintet to Monk's Jazz on Wednesday September 10th at 8pm. Joining him on keys is Jonathan E. Deas, long time member of MHOT. Blake O'Neal, another member of MHOT on guitar, Jimmy Blazer from Michael Hale Trio featuring Mac Mcintosh, and BLK ODYSSY on bass, and Mr. Jorion Dawson on saxophone. He continues to share love and music with all who will receive it. –––– 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the B-Side Quartet! Jerry Espinoza – Saxophone Terry Bowness – Piano Aaron Allen – Bass Kevin Witt – Drums Formed by Austin drummer Kevin Witt, B-Side-Quartet is a collective featuring some of the most prominent players in the area. The group performs a mix of deep cuts from the hard bop jazz era. We’re talking Coltrane, Monk, Joe Henderson and Wayne Shorter, and unique arrangements from a wide selection of genres and influences including Stevie Wonder, Gil Scot Heron, Michael Jackson, Bill Withers, Radiohead and more. A Texas native, Witt attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, moving to NYC in 2001, where he performed and studied at the Drummer's Collective under Peter Retzlaff and studied privately with Jimmy Cobb and Cindy Blackman before moving to Austin in 2006. Kevin has played with many jazz luminaries on the Austin jazz scene including Andre Hayward, Bruce Saunders, Eli Haslanger, Pete Rodriquez, Russell Haight, Chris Maresh, and vocalist Alison Wedding. Kevin is the founding member of 3jazz, which included acclaimed saxophonist Philippe Vieux, and L.A. bassist Joao Costa Vargas, which produced two records and hosted a popular spoken word 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Sims Foundation & Monks Jazz Present: Dan Wilson! Dan Wilson - Guitar Alexis Lombre - Piano Xavier Breaker - Drums Brandon Rose - Bass Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Dan Wilson spent the majority of his youth within the church community, where his musical path began. Traces of his major guitar influences – including Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, and George Benson to name a few – can be discerned through his playing, but his musical identity has been shaped by everything from gospel and blues to traditional jazz, hip-hop and horn players like Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson. After graduating from Hiram College, Wilson made his recording debut with pianist Joe McBride and performed to worldwide acclaim with Joey DeFrancesco and Christian McBride’s Tip City, eventually recording his debut as a leader To Whom It May Concern. Wilson has had the honor of sharing the stage with jazz greats including Eric Marienthal, Russell Malone, Les McCann, René Marie, Jeff Hamilton, David Sanborn and Dave Stryker. He also teaches jazz guitar and music theory through private lessons. Wilson’s career took him on an exploratory journey into foundations laid down by the guitar/organ tradition, eventually leading to an invitation to perform with jazz great Joey DeFrancesco’s trio quartet, with which Wilson went on to earn a GRAMMY® Award nomination with for DeFrancesco’s Project Freedom album (Mack Avenue Records, 2017). This collaboration allowed the guitarist to insert his own dialect into the musical prowess and respect that DeFrancesco had earned throughout his journey. Wilson had been playing with DeFrancesco for a few years when he met bassist, composer, arranger, Christian McBride. From there, Wilson went on to tour with McBride’s trio Tip City, eventually leading McBride to serve as producer on "Vessels of Wood and Earth" and release the album on his newly formed imprint Brother Mister Productions through Mack Avenue Music Group. The album was released on April 23, 2021. in 2021/2021 Wilson was named the winner of the Letter One Rising Stars award an was afforded the opportunity to tour several major jazz festivals in North America. In 2023, Dan released his 4th album “Things Eternal” on Brother Mister/Mack Avenue Records. The album received critical acclaim worldwide and led to the quartet touring major festivals in the U.S. and abroad. –––––– A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to SIMS by a private donor. The SIMS Foundation provides aid with mental health and recovery services to musicians, bands, music industry professionals, and their dependent family members in Austin and a few surrounding counties in the area. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Sonic Transmissions Festival returns to Austin, September 11–14, 2025, with four nights of genre-defying music across multiple venues. Featuring artists from Texas, Chicago, New York, Amsterdam, Toronto, and Norway, the festival spans jazz, rock, folk, experimental, and global traditions. Co-presented by Austin’s essential adventurous music organization, Epistrophy Arts. This year’s lineup features a powerful mix of artists from across the globe: From Chicago, interdisciplinary forces Ben LaMar Gay, Damon Locks & The Gratefuls, and poet-performer Marvin Tate join the fray. Norway sends avant-garde standouts Andreas Røysum Ensemble and saxophonist Signe Emmeluth. From Amsterdam, Chicago, Bolivia and Brazil: Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly’s MESTIZX. Austin is deeply represented with Thor & Friends, The Young Mothers, Little Mazarn, Lisa Cameron, Henna Chou & Joshua Thompson, the Viva Palestina Orchestra, and the cosmic country of Garrett T. Capps & NASA Country. Also featured is the fierce saxophone and clarinet works of Toronto’s Karen Ng; Trio Glossia, led by Stefan Gonzalez; the ethereal vocal/oboe duo Senso di Voce, live visual by David Sydiongco, and Venezuelan DJ Mutarrancho from Dallas. See the full schedule here : https://www.sonictransmissions.com/schedule Sonic Transmissions Festival 2025 In association with Epistrophy Arts. 50% discount for students 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Milan Moorman Quartet! Milan Moorman – Trumpet and Flugelhorn James Rubino – Piano Billy Satterwhite – Bass Tom Raines – Drums Milan studied trumpet, composition and jazz studies at Mount Hood College in Oregon. From there he went on to work cruise ship orchestra jobs, eventually finding his way to Austin, Texas where he was quickly welcomed into the local jazz scene. After many years as a sideman he began leading his own groups, who have become popular favorites at venues around the Austin area. Milan has a unique jazz trumpet sound influenced by the trumpet masters of the past; he’s known for his exceptional control over the instrument and ability to deliver a melody with care, finesse and honesty. Milan brings bands filled with Austin’s finest players, along with top notch professionalism to each and every show, making for entertaining performances the listener is sure to enjoy. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for DODO! Sam Blomgren – Keyboard Eric Ross – Electric Bass Cole Koenning – Drums Feat: Paulo Santos – Tenor Sax/FX Sam Howden – Trumpet/FX DODO is a prog-fusion unit created in late 2021 led by local Rhodes enthusiast Sam Blomgren. Drawing inspiration from the electric, adventurous spirit of 1970s Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, DODO aims to push the envelope through improvisation and self-expression while simultaneously providing digestible compositions that are meant to be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Denis O'Donnell and the Bob Hoffnar Orchestra | Album Release Show! Denis O'Donnell – Vocals & Guitar Bob Hoffnar – Pedal Steel Mike Sailors – Trumpet Dan Walton – Piano Aidan Berg – Bass Denis O’Donnell, 46, is a Houston native who has lived in Austin and worked as a professional musician since 1998. He is the founder of several well-known music venues, including The White Horse, Hard Luck, and Sagebrush, as well as a new restaurant and pub in Lockhart. Inspired by his love for the Nat King Cole Trio, Billie Holiday, and a long list of jazz crooners, O’Donnell has developed a contemporary Southern take on those timeless classics. In January, he traveled to Brooklyn with producer Bob Hoffnar to record at Brooklyn Studios with engineer Andy Taub. The sessions featured acclaimed musicians Steven Bernstein on alto flugelhorn, Carmen Staff on piano, and Tony Scherr on bass. Together, they captured seven passionate live takes, recorded in the spirit and style of the classic jazz era. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Kwinton Gray Project! Kwinton Gray – Keyboards/Piano Jonathan Mones – Saxophone Matthew Babineaux – Saxophone KJ Gray – Bass Jackie Whitmill – Drums The Kwinton Gray Project is a high-energy jazz fusion group that was assembled in the fall of 2015 by keyboardist Kwinton Gray. The Dallas-based group's first album titled, 'Leap of Faith' released in 2018! This band continues to make waves across the globe, pushing boundaries and genre-bending to their satisfaction. Kwinton has had success as a Composer, Music Director and Keyboardist touring around the world with artist like Lalah Hathaway, Janet Jackson, Camile A. Brown & Dancers, Foley, The Funky Knuckles, MonoNeon, and many more. He continues to shape his story with his own band as They are currently working in their sophomore album Titled “‘BOUNCE’ set to release this summer. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Elias Haslanger feat. Mike Sailors! Elias Haslanger – Tenor Saxophone Mike Sailors – Trumpet Eddy Hobizal – Piano Ryan Hagler – Bass Daniel Dufour – Drums About Elias Haslanger: 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, Black Pumas, 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 8 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. His 2024 release Elias Haslanger Meets Mike Sailors is featured on Apple Music’s Pure Jazz playlist and has received over 100,000 streams worldwide as of today. About Mike Sailors: Mike Sailors has performed around the world in venues such as the Blue Note (New York, Tokyo, and Sapporo locations), Ronnie Scott’s, Porgy and Bess, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, The Jazz Standard, Smalls Jazz Club, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center; and has appeared at the Montreal, Detroit, EFG London, and Tokyo Blue Note Jazz Festivals. He has also been an active musician in Broadway orchestras, most notably as the Music Director of Sleep No More. In addition to leading the Mike Sailors Nonet, once dubbed "an all-star outfit" by the New York Times, he has performed as a sideman with the Birdland Big Band, the Hot Sardines, the Gerald Wilson Orchestra, and The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. An active composer and arranger, Mike has written for such luminaries as Dewey Redman, Dick Oatts, Sean Jones, Jimmy Cobb, and Peter Bernstein. He has composed and recorded music for numerous commercial campaigns, as well as for TV and Film – most recently for the Netflix original series, Cannon Busters. Sailors is also a performing artist/educator with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Let Freedom Swing educational program, is a copyist and editor for the Essentially Ellington jazz program, and currently serves as the Professor of Jazz Trumpet at University of Texas at Austin. 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. First Show: Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. Second Show: Doors at 9:45pm, Show at 10pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Michael Ragonese Trio! Michael Ragonese - Piano Luca Alemanno - Bass Anthony Fun - Drums Jazz pianist and composer Michael Ragonese brings his trio on tour—featuring bassist Luca Alemanno and drummer Anthony Fung—in support of Chasing Calm, his much-anticipated third album, releasing October 10, 2025. Recorded in Los Angeles with a powerhouse lineup including Walter Smith III (sax) and JK Kim (drums), the album offers a deeply personal exploration of inner peace, blending modern jazz, classical textures, and dynamic improvisation. Recognized by All About Jazz as “a propulsive and unpredictable trio,” and as one of the most compelling young jazz pianists on the scene, Ragonese has performed and recorded with legends including Barbra Streisand, Ben Wendel, Mark Turner, Dayna Stephens, and Walter Smith III. His previous releases Day to Day and Stracci earned critical acclaim and established his voice at the intersection of jazz, classical, and his Italian heritage. Chasing Calm presents Ragonese’s most reflective and expressive work yet. This U.S. tour marks the first leg of a global campaign, with a European tour planned for early 2026. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the ACC Jazz Faculty! Joey Colarusso – Saxophone Jacob Wise – Guitar Brian Donohoe – Piano, Saxophone Juliana Silvieira – Piano James Suter – Bass Aaron Easley – Drums About Joey Colarusso: Born in Sayreville, New Jersey, Dr. Joey Colarusso moved to Arlington, Texas at the age of six. He began playing the saxophone in the seventh grade and has been hooked on music since. After graduating from Arlington High School, he moved to Austin and immediately fell in love with the city’s vibrant music community. He attended the University of Texas at Austin where he earned his Bachelor of Music, Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in saxophone performance with jazz emphasis. Throughout his college years and beyond, Joey maintained a rigorous schedule teaching classical and jazz saxophone to students of all ages. Able to play across many styles and genres as a saxophonist and woodwind doubler, Joey has performed and/or recorded with numerous local and international artists including ten-time Grammy-winning artists, Asleep at the Wheel. About Jacob Wise: A native of Austin, Texas, Jacob Wise received his musical education at the University of North Texas, where he received an M.M. in Jazz Studies, and was a member of the renowned One O'Clock Lab Band and a Graduate Teaching Fellow. He’s studied privately with guitarists Adam Rogers, Peter Bernstein, Lage Lund, and Dave Stryker. Jacob has released 2 CDs of original music: “Paseo”, and “Jacob Wise Trio”, both available on Bandcamp. He teaches jazz guitar at the University of Texas and Austin Community College, and also maintains a busy private teaching studio. About Brian Donohoe: Brian Donohoe teaches applied piano and applied composition for Austin Community College’s departments of Music and ATI. His work as a composer, arranger, pianist/keyboardist, and saxophonist includes credits with Grammy winners and nominees including Bruno Mars, the Black Pumas, and Snarky Puppy, as well as many more. His work with Adrian Quesada led to an Oscar nomination in 2025. He leads and composes for Progger, heralded by the Austin Chronicle as “Austin’s finest jazz-fusion conglomerate,” and works as a composer, arranger, keyboardist, and saxophonist for a wide variety of artists and his own creative projects. About Juliana Silvieira: Juliana Silveira, pianist from São Paulo, Brazil, now calls Austin, Texas home. After honing her skills in São Paulo's bustling music scene, Juliana pursued her Master's Degree in Jazz Piano Performance at the University of Texas in Austin, focusing on the work of women composers. In Austin, Juliana has graced prestigious stages like the Elephant Room, Monks Jazz, Parker Jazz Club, and Moody Center. She's showcased her versatility in solo piano, trio, quartet, and big bands performances, where she had the opportunity to also feature her original work as a composer. Juliana also works as the principal accompanist for Soco Women’s Chorus. Her passion extends to education. Teaching is a big part of her career and she runs a vibrant private piano studio in Austin, as well as being part of ACC’s adjunct faculty as a jazz combo instructor and jazz piano lessons instructor. About James Suter: James Suter is a bassist hailing from South Florida who recently received a Doctorate in Music and Arts at The University of Texas at Austin. James started his education at The University of Miami wherein he was a member of the prestigious Stamps Jazz Quintet. Following his bachelor's degree, James then earned a Master's degree from North Carolina Central University. He has shared the stage with Gary Burton, Chris Potter, Dave Holland, Matt Wilson, Gilad Hekselman, Ellis Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, Andre Hayward, Joe Lovano, Steve Davis, Joey Calderazzo, Ira Sullivan, and many others. James resides in Austin, Texas where he teaches and performs regularly. James is on faculty as a bass instructor at Austin Community College. About Aaron Easley: For over 20 years, Aaron Easley has been one of the most in-demand drummers in Austin, Texas. His regular projects include the Kenny Williams Quartet, Double Vision with John Mills and Hank Hemsoth, the Tony Bray/Toro Flores Quintet, Kevin Flatt and Friends, and the Urban Achievers Brass Band. Aaron is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the jazz department at Austin Community College, and has worked with some of the most prestigious High School and Middle School music programs across Central Texas. Drumlines under his instruction have won both the PASIC and Lone Star drumline competitions, and his private students have achieved Texas All-State honors in Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Orchestra. 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Bruce Saunders Quintet! Bruce Saunders – Guitar Joel Frahm – Tenor Saxophone Andy Langham – Piano James Suter – Bass Gerry Gibbs – Drums Bruce Saunders is a guitarist, composer and educator living in Austin, TX, formerly a resident of New York city (1986-2014). During his tenure in NY he recorded and performed with some of the world’s best jazz musicians. A partial list would include: Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Bill Stewart, Peter Erskine, Kenny Werner, Ben Monder, Donny McCaslin, Joe Lovano, Bill Pierce, Bobby Previte, Mark Murphy and many others. Since moving to Austin he has played with many of the world class jazz musicians in the city and state. Bruce has performed as a leader and sideman at jazz joints worldwide including noted NY venues such as Birdland, The Blue Note, the 55 bar, Smalls, Fat Cat, The Jazz Standard, The Knitting Factory, Barbes, Detour, Smoke, Tonic and many others. He has conducted clinics and concerts in Colombia, Portugal, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Croatia and Japan as well as throughout the United States. He has 7 CDs as a leader and has been a sideman on numerous other recordings. He is the author of six guitar method books published by Mel Bay Publications. Bruce’s next recording has been mixed and mastered, will be entitled “Go Figure” and features the wonderful musicians Gary Versace (organ) and Mark Ferber (drums). It was recorded at Tedesco Studios in New York and mixed and mastered by Justin Douglas. 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.