Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Ephraim Owens Quintet! Ephraim Owens - Trumpet Andre Hayward - Trombone Ross Margitza - Piano Ryan Hagler - Double Bass Mike Gordon - Drums Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee, Ephraim Owens, began playing trumpet in elementary school, continued his music education at the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas, and eventually earned a music scholarship to Texas State University, where he studied under Dr. James Polk. After moving to Austin, Texas in 1994, Owens quickly became a fixture in the city's thriving music scene. In addition to leading numerous jazz ensembles in the Austin area, Owens has also been a member of the Tedeschi Trucks Band since 2015. He has toured and recorded with Mumford and Sons, Sheryl Crow, Patty Griffin, Gary Clark Jr., Alejandro Escovedo, Jimmie Vaughan, Okkervil River, and many others. 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 Horace Bray Trio! Horace Bray - Guitar Mike Luzecky - Bass Matt Young - Drums Horace Bray is a guitarist, composer, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. Horace studied jazz performance and music theory at the University of North Texas (UNT). As part of the internationally recognized jazz studies program, he was the first undergraduate in 15 years to hold the guitar chair in the Grammy nominated One O’clock Lab Band. After graduating from UNT in 2015, Horace debuted his self produced and critically acclaimed jazz album, Dreamstate, before moving to New York City. While living in New York City, Horace released two singer/songwriter EPs which are now found under the name “H. Bray”— How It Ends and Rosa. In addition to performing his own music, Horace has played for Maggie Rogers, Benson Boone, Blu Detiger, India.Arie, Jordan Fisher, Taylor Dayne, Sofia Carson, Sam Fischer, John Splithoff, Michael Blume, Abir, Jordin Sparks, Dove Cameron, Victor Ray, and more. Horace is an accomplished educator, teaching college clinics on improvisation, jazz, and songwriting around the world. After moving to Los Angeles in 2019, Horace launched a lofi hip hop project, Felty, under the Dutch label Chillhop. The debut EP, Movement, received 600k plays in the first month and features producers Blue Wednesday, Ezzy and G Mills. Horace has amassed millions of views on different platforms and has attracted over 134K international followers. 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 Sweet Megg! Sweet Megg - Vocals Ryan Hagler - Bass Daniel Dufour - Drums Sweet Megg is set to bring her captivating voice and magnetic stage presence to Monks in Austin, Texas for an unforgettable night of jazz standards. Accompanied by her stellar 4-piece band, Megg will transport the audience through the rich traditions of jazz, blending the soulful blues of Billie Holiday with the swinging rhythms of Anita O'Day. Known for her deep emotional resonance and dynamic vocal delivery, Sweet Megg has become a favorite among jazz enthusiasts for her ability to reinterpret classic tunes with a modern flair while staying true to their roots. 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 Austin Django Project | Django Reinhardt's Birthday Celebration: Year Two! Jamey Cummins - Guitar Jacob Harrell - Guitar Jan Flemming - Accordian Allen Cileli - Violin Phil Spencer - Bass Lead by Jamey Cummins, The Austin Django Project is a collective of Austin-based guitarists and string players. Honoring one of the greatest to ever do it, the collective brings to life the inspired work of the father of Gypsy Jazz, Django Reinhardt. 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 E.A.R.S. | Easley/Arrington/Read/Satterwhite! Aaron Easley - Drums Carter Arrinton - Guitar Matt Read - Guitar Billy Satterwhite - Bass 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. He’s also performed and recorded with some of Austin’s finest musicians, including Adrian Ruiz, Gabriel Santiago, Andre Hayward, Ephraim Owens, Mitch Watkins, Elias Haslanger, Alex Coke, Rich Harney, Tony Campise, Jeff Hellmer, and John Fremgen.  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. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and New York University, he’s studied with such jazz icons as Ari Hoenig, John Scofield, Chris Potter, Wayne Krantz, Jean-Michael Pilc, and Brannen Temple. Carter Arrington’s lifetime of professional live performance and academic training has made him one of the most sought-after guitarists in Austin. Growing up in Roanoke, Virginia, Carter discovered the guitar at age twelve, and his passion for music solidified during a trip to Berklee’s summer guitar sessions in Boston. Later, in Atlanta, he attended the Atlanta Institute of Music while still in high school and eventually taught classes there. Moving to Austin in 2003 to attend The University of Texas, he immersed himself in the city’s vibrant live music scene, balancing study, instruction, and performance. Driven and dedicated, Carter Arrington continues to make music the center of his life, earning a reputation for excellence in every endeavor. Matt Read is an Austin, TX based guitarist, composer and private instructor. Matt began his professional career at the age of 16 while recording a guest solo on the track “Brave New World” by Dallas based band Blu Shale. Matt would soon be asked to join that band and play shows around the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for several years. At the age of 19 he started teaching privately at The Master’s Touch School of Music in Grapevine, TX while also studying jazz guitar at The University of North Texas under guitarists Joe Lee and Fred Hamilton. In 2009 Matt was awarded a scholarship to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Matt studied composition, arranging, and jazz guitar with guitarists Tim Miller, Julian Lage, and other outstanding faculty members. Now residing in Austin, TX for over 10 years, Matt has established himself as an in demand guitarist and teacher known for his outstanding tone, time, taste, and professionalism. Matt is also proud to be a Collings Guitars artist. Billy Satterwhite is regarded as one of the top call double bassists for Jazz and Improvised music in Central Texas. Born and Raised in Houston, he found a love for the Double Bass late in his teenage years, and quickly dove head first into Jazz and Classical music. He studied Jazz and Improvisation at Texas State University and The University of Michigan, where he studied with legendary Detroit bassist Robert Hurst and the late great pianist Geri Allen. He arrived in Austin in 2012, establishing his roots in the local music scene. In addition to performing Billy is passionate about teaching, and as one of the few Suzuki Method trained double bass instructors in Texas he has helped students from ages 5 to 50+ find joy in playing the bass. 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 UT Jazz Faculty Ensemble | “The Music of Billy Strayhorn” Directed by Diego Rivera, Director of Jazz Studies Diego Rivera - Saxophone Mike Sailors - Trumpet Paul Deemer - Trombone Bruce Saunders - Guitar Ross Margitza - Piano John Fremgen - Bass Adam Jackson - Drums The University of Texas Jazz Faculty Ensemble is a dynamic collective of world-class musicians and educators performing programs that span the full spectrum of jazz. Under the direction of Diego Rivera, Director of Jazz Studies at UT Austin, the ensemble showcases the exceptional talent and versatility of the university’s jazz faculty. Comprising seasoned professionals who are deeply committed to both performance and pedagogy, the ensemble performs a rich blend of original compositions, inventive arrangements, and timeless jazz standards. The ensemble offers a unique and vibrant sound, reflecting the individual voices of its accomplished members, each a respected performer and educator. While upholding the traditions of jazz, the group also pushes its boundaries, producing innovative music that exemplifies the excellence and forward-thinking spirit of the University of Texas jazz program. The ensemble’s performances are a testament to the faculty’s deep expertise, creative energy, and collaborative spirit. Each concert showcases the seamless intersection of artistry and education that defines the UT Austin jazz community. Regularly performing throughout the academic year, the University of Texas Jazz Faculty Ensemble remains a vital part of Austin’s rich cultural landscape, inspiring audiences with both technical brilliance and emotional depth. 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 Laura Anglade/Ben Rosemblum Quartet! Laura Anglade - Vocals Ben Rosenblum - Piano/Accordion Marty Jaffe - Bass Ben Zweig - Drums French/American singer Laura Anglade is reminiscent of many of the great traditional vocal stylists of the 20th century, but her voice is uniquely her own. As she digs emotionally and eloquently into a lyric, her story-telling abilities portray a soul beyond her years. Her debut release, ‘I’ve Got Just About Everything’ (Justin Time Records, 2019) saw the vocalist, along with her quintet, fearlessly plunging headlong into a wide range of material drawn from both the Broadway stage as well as the Great American Songbook. On her Juno-nominated sophomore recording, ‘Venez Donc Chez Moi’ (Justin Time Records, 2022), Laura teams up with Montreal guitarist Sam Kirmayer and New York based accordionist Benjamin Rosenblum on two tracks. It is an homage of sorts; a nod to Laura’s beloved France. The record features French classics made famous by Barbara, Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf, and Michel Legrand to name a few. Laura leads an active international touring schedule and has performed at venues including Olympia (Paris), Royal Festival Hall (London), Town Hall (New York City), the Ace Theatre Hotel (Los Angeles), and the main stage at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. She opened for Gregory Porter at the Victoria Jazz Festival (summer 2022), and Melody Gardot (fall 2022), joining her across the east and west coasts of the US and Europe. She is currently based in Toronto. Award-winning New York City jazz pianist and accordionist Ben Rosenblum has been described as “mature beyond his years,” (Sea of Tranquility), an “impressive talent” (All About Jazz), who “caresses [the music] with the reverence it merits” (Downbeat Magazine). Since the release of his debut trio album, Instead (4 stars, Downbeat), Rosenblum has toured extensively with his trio and sextet throughout the United States, including multiple trips to the Northeast, Midwest, South and West Coast, as well as internationally in Canada, Europe and Japan. He was a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall's Stern-Perelman Auditorium – with Reona Ito's New York Harmonic Band – and has appeared at prestigious venues throughout the world, including at the Appel Room at Lincoln Center, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Ravinia, Himawari-No-Sato Concert Hall in Yokohama, Bird's Eye in Basel and the Library of Congress. Rosenblum's second trio album in 2018, River City, was called “richly romantic” and “well-realized” by JAZZIZ Magazine, which featured the title track as part of their Best of Fall 2018 CD. Rosenblum released his third album, Kites and Strings, in 2020, which is the first to feature him on both piano and accordion alongside his new sextet, the Nebula Project. In 2020, the Nebula Project was voted runner-up for Best New Artist in JazzTimes' Readers' Poll. After the Nebula Project's follow-up album in 2023, A Thousand Pebbles, Rosenblum was featured in an article in Downbeat Magazine's May 2023 issue. Rosenblum has been privileged to share the stage with many highly acclaimed jazz musicians, including extensive work with Curtis Lundy, Winard Harper, Deborah Davis and Chris Washburne, as well as appearances with Bobby Watson, Sean Jones, TS Monk, Warren Wolf, Eliot Zigmund, and many others. Rosenblum's musical interests also extend beyond jazz to include work in numerous world music scenes, including musical styles from Brazil, Peru, Croatia, Bulgaria, India, Ireland, Jewish traditions and 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. 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 Sax Andy Langham - Piano 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! 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: Joshua Alderete and the Fellowship! Joshua Alderete - Drums Mark Scott III - Guitar Dan Thomas - Saxophone Mike Perez - Bass Joshua finds great fulfillment as a founding member of The Fellowship, a band celebrated for its fusion of Jazz, Funk, Neo Soul, Bebop, Latin and many, more influences. In 2018, The Fellowship was formed in San Marcos, Texas. The ensemble flourished, as a collective project led by visionary musicians. Together with Joshua Alderete's dynamic drumming, they form a cohesive musical unit that embodies the spirit of collaboration and unity. Through their collective talents, The Fellowship continues to inspire audiences, fostering a sense of community and shared passion for jazz music across Texas and beyond. In 2020, the band relocated to San Antonio, Texas, expanding its reach and influence within the local music scene. In 2022, Joshua moved to the bustling city of Austin, TX. This ensemble is comprised of many, talented Jazz artists that share the same passion and drive, for the art. Joshua strives to foster unity within the vibrant Jazz community and beyond. His belief in the power of music to transcend boundaries and connect people from all walks of life fuels his passion for collaboration and musical expression. Joshua's journey with The Fellowship exemplifies his commitment to spreading joy and harmony through the universal language of this art form, reflecting his profound dedication to unity in the global music scene. ——— 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 Scotty Graves 4 Peace! Grant Hudson - Guitar Wiley Greene - Keys Sam Pankey - Bass Scotty Graves - Drums Scotty Graves is a New Orleans-based drummer & percussionist. A native of Austin, this show will be his first time leading a band in his hometown. In accordance with his debut solo record, Here at the End of the World, the crowd can expect a high-energy, improv-heavy night of grooves, solos, and everything in between. 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 Courtney Santana! Courtney Santana has been in music, live music theater, and dance for over 30 years. She has been a featured vocalist and background vocalist on over 15 albums and she has performed with and alongside Brannen Temple, Guy Forsyth, Patrice Pike, Strings Attached, Malford Milligan, Matt Wilson, Nakia, Chanel Haynes, Shinyand more. She has also opened for national acts like Kirk Whalum, Kyle Turner, Salt N Pepa, and Musiq Soulchild. She is currently singing with the world renowned ShinyRibs and performing in venues as Courtney Santana. She releases her first full length album in 2022. As a member of Austin’s theater community, she has performed in some of Austin’s most loved musical performances including Dreamgirls, Fame, Porgy & Bess, and RENT. She also made it to the final producer rounds of NBC’s The Voice twice. 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 | Tribute to Lee Morgan! Elias Haslanger - Tenor Saxophone Tito Carrillo - Trumpet Ross Margitza - Piano James Suter - Bass Daniel Dufour - Drums 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, 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 7 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. "Haslanger's freewheeling licks roar with virtuosity and infectious joie de vivre." -Michael Jackson, DownBeat 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 Haruna Fukazawa Quartet! Haruna Fukazawa – Flute Ross Margitza – Piano James Suter – Bass Brandon Guerra – Drums Haruna Fukazawa is a New York-based flutist and improviser, originally from Tokyo, where she studied classical music at the Musashino Academia Musicae. She started visiting New York City regularly to study with Frank Wess, and shortly after with his encouragement, she decided to move to New York. Haruna’s straightforward, joyful, and powerful playing style is inspired most by her legendary teacher and mentor, Frank Wess. After she arrived in the United States, her career continues to evolve as she works in a variety of groups. Of note is her involvement with legendary jazz improvisational pioneer Karl Berger. She had been a member of Karl Berger’s Improvisers Orchestra. She has performed in some of the most prestigious venues, among them the Blue Note, Carnegie Hall, The Stone, The 55 Bar, The Bitter End, The Nash and the Edge fest. In 2024, she was invited as a guest improved soloist for Tango Orchestra of the National University of the Arts in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Also, Haruna is a multi-time winner of the National Flute Association. Her leader quintet released the album from Summit Records in 2019. It was ranked in 50 on Jazz Week. She was also featured on the cover of the Hot House Jazz Magazine. In addition as an improviser, she gave workshops on free improvisation at the NFA convention (2023), the New York Flute Fair (2024), and The International Low Flutes Festival (2024) “Ms. Fukazawa has continually amazed me with her ability to create strikingly distinctive styles, always a leap ahead of the hottest and conservative trends. She brings an exceptional level of creativity and technical ability and always surpasses expectations. She is an inspiration and her stylistic genius is of tremendous value" - Frank Wess “This album affirms that a flute-led group can be as viable as more conventional from lines” - Hot House Jazz Magazine “For a flutist to go head-to-head with a soprano saxophone in a bop milieu takes a lot of guts and in those contexts and contests Fukazawa is exceptional.” - New York Jazz Records 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: Texas Cool Quintet! Brian Bettger - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals Aidan Brown - Bari Sax, Bass Sax, Flute Tommy Howard - Guitar James Suter - Bass Chris Torres - Drums Described by L.A. Times Jazz Critic Leonard Feather as “an ultra-smooth trumpet player”, Brian Bettger recently relocated to Texas from Southern California, where he was an active performer, educator, clinician, writer and arranger. Brian has performed with the Disneyland Band and Disney Corporation, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestras, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Joe Williams, Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea, Natalie Cole, Barry Manilow, Carmen Bradford, Bob Florence, Wayne Newton, Queen Latifah and the Mills Brothers, among others. Brian is currently the Musical Director of the Austin Jazz Band and a freelance trumpet player and composer/arranger in the Austin/San Antonio area. His compositions for school Jazz Bands can be found on iJazzMusic.com. Brian’s Texas Cool Quintet celebrates the music of Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan, Bill Evans, Miles Davis and other icons of the West Coast Cool School. ——— 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 Pete Rodriguez Quintet! Pete Rodriguez - Trumpet Elias Haslanger - Saxophone Dayne Reliford - Piano Nick Davis - Bass Michael Longoria - Drums Trumpeter, vocalist, and percussionist Pete Rodríguez carries the bloodline of Nuyorican salsa as he takes the tradition of Afro-Cuban jazz to new places. The son of renowned salsero Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez and godson of Fania Records bandleader Johnny Pacheco, the younger Rodríguez cut his teeth backing up some of the greatest names in Latin music. Rodriguez became his father’s musical director at the age of 19. Coached by pianist Oscar Hernandez, Rodríguez was playing trumpet, singing coro, playing maracas and giving cues to the band. As a vocalist, he sang on Tito Puente's Grammy-award winning Mambo Birdland. As an instrumentalist, he's appeared with legends including Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, Chico O'Farrill and Bebo Valdez. Now, as a bandleader, Rodríguez is drawing on these experiences to take his brand of Afro-Cuban jazz in exciting new directions. Rodriguez earned his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in jazz from Rutgers University, and his Doctorate of Musical Arts from the 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. Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Jerry Espinoza Sextet! Jerry Espinoza - Sax Chris Cermak - Trumpet and Flugel Joseph Hernandez - Piano Bruno Avitia - Bass Matias Soto - Drums Rene Gonzalez - Congas 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. 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 Mark Scott's "Soft Light" Album Release Show! Mark Scott - Guitar Ben Triesch - Bass Mike Gordon - Drums Mark Scott III is an accomplished guitarist, composer, and educator based in Austin, Texas. Working regularly as both a leader and a sideman, he has performed in many notable venues and festivals across Texas. Mark holds a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas and a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also served as a Teaching Assistant for the jazz program. He currently works as a professor at Tarleton State University, where he directs Jazz Ensemble II, maintains a studio of guitarists, and teaches a Popular Music in America course. Mark Scott III’s debut jazz trio album Soft Light is set to release on February 21st, 2025. Both tender and resilient, Soft Light embodies the trials, tribulations, and lessons that life has to offer, and “is a very impressive debut that makes one look forward to Mark Scott III’s future projects,” (Scott Yanow). 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 Erik Telford's Asilomar, a Big(ish) Band with special guest, Akina Adderley! Akina Adderley - Vocals Paulo Santos - Alto Sax John Mills - Tenor Sax Eric Hargett - Bari Sax Matthew Collins - Trumpet Santana Rojas - Trumpet Erik Telford - Trumpet Javier Stuppard - Trombone Joseph Hernandez - Piano Matt Berger - Guitar Aaron Allen - Bass Andy Beaudoin - Drums Largely know for his work in the groups Nori and Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few, Erik Telford presents his biggish band, Asilomar, for the first time at Monk's. The night will feature original compositions and arrangements, largely inspired by Erik's upbringing in the coastal California town of Pacific Grove. Erik has performed as a leader or sideman on four continents with artists such as Bill Berry, George Bohannan, Maria Schneider, Joshua Redman, James Williams, Jon Faddis, Wynton Marsalis, and Louie Bellson. He has been an artist at the Monterey, Montreux, North Sea, Melbourne, and Yokohama Honmoku jazz festivals. 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 Michael Hale Trio feat. Mac McIntosh! Michael Hale - Drums/Vocals Jimmy Blazer - Upright & Electric Bass Marcell Coleman - Keyboards Mac Mcintosh - Vocals Austin blues and jazz legends, the Michael Hale Trio featuring Mac Mcintosh bring the great American songbook live to their weekly residences at Half Step and the King Bee Lounge. Celebrating 10 years at their Half Step residency, catch them every Tuesday at 9:30pm showtime. Sundays at 9pm on historic blues 12th Street the Michael Hale Trio featuring Mac Mcintosh have been playing at King Bee for 8 years. Austinite Mac Mcintosh sings lead vocals hitting the high notes. Michael Hale, recently named Austin's Best Jazz Performer by the Austin Chronicle, heads up the trio on the drums with Jimmy Blazer on the stand up bass and Marcell Coleman on keys. Come see why these legends have a multi-award winning short film written about them. 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 Jacob Wise Quartet! Jacob Wise - Guitar Dan Raynaud - Piano James Suter - Bass Mike Gordon - Drums A native of Austin, Texas, Jacob Wise is a jazz guitarist with an open mind. Jacob studied 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 released 2 CDs of original music: “Paseo”, and “Jacob Wise Trio”, both available on Bandcamp. Jacob teaches jazz guitar at Austin Community College in addition to private lessons. 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 Javier Santiago Trio! Javier Santiago - Piano Sam Pankey - Bass Adam Jackson - Drums Pianist and composer Javier Santiago is one of the promising voices in the international music scene today. He has performed with some notable musicians in the jazz scene such as Herbie Hancock, Terrace Martin, Louis Cole, Alex Isley, Braxton Cook, Jonathan Kreisberg, Azar Lawrence, Kassa Overall, Theo Croker, Kenneth Whalum, Aja Monet, John Raymond, Sheila Jordan and Yosvany Terry as well as Lauryn Hill. Santiago’s debut album, Phoenix (2018) on Ropeadope Records was named the “#1 Jazz Album of the Year” by Vinyl Me, Please. Javier has become a notable force in both the beat and hip-hop scenes as well as the jazz world. In addition to being a pianist and sideman, Santiago is also an accomplished educator, arranger and producer/beatmaker. He was an alumnus of The Herbie Hancock Institute (UCLA), The Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program and The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in NYC. He was a finalist in the 2015 American Jazz Pianist competition, and a recipient of the 2016 McKnight Fellowship for Musicians. He was also selected to participate in the 14th Annual Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program in 2011. Javier is based in Los Angeles, CA. 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.