Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Waller Creek Vipers! Vic Celania - Drums & MD Josef Pelletier- Double Bass Ann Marie Smart - Guitar Morris Nelms - Piano Steven Vague - Tenor Saxophone David Jellema - Cornet The Waller Creek Vipers was created by local swing dancer and bandleader Vic Celania a decade ago and has been playing dance events and private parties ever since. He chooses unique tunes that are energetic and unheard in decades. Come join us for a night of 40s and 50s swing and jump blues! 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 Trio! Bruce Saunders - Guitar James Suter - Bass Adam Jackson - 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 the Telford/Bidwell Piano Consortium w. Elias Haslanger! Elias Haslanger - Saxophone Erik Telford - Trumpet Sam Pankey - Bass Stephen Bidwell - Drums About Erik Telford: 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. About Stephen Bidwell: Stephen Bidwell was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in the Virginia suburbs. Since first being handed drumsticks in the late 80s he has studied and lived in West Virginia, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, and New York but has called Austin, Texas home since 2005. Somewhere in those travels, he earned a Bachelors’s degree in classical percussion (two of them actually) and a Master’s degree in Jazz studies. Since early 2018 he has been the drummer for the Grammy-nominated Black Pumas, a psychedelic soul group known for incendiary live shows. When not on tour with Black Pumas, Stephen plays in several diverse projects (Hard Proof, The Calm Blue Sea, Azmaris, Mood Illusion), works in any genre you can think of as a sideman and teaches lessons at his home studio. About Elias Haslanger: Over a 30-year career, Austin-based saxophonist and composer Elias Haslanger has earned a distinct place in jazz, drawing comparisons to Coltrane, Rollins, Webster, and Shorter. He’s performed and recorded with a wide range of artists, including Ellis Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, Sheryl Crow, Charlie Hunter, Black Pumas, and The Temptations. Mentored by Harvey Pittel and Dick Oatts, Elias studied at UT Austin, Manhattan School of Music, and earned a Master’s in Composition from Texas State. He’s performed at top venues across the U.S. and Europe and served as a guest artist at universities nationwide. His 8 albums have received international radio play, with LIVE at the Gallery earning 4.5 stars from Downbeat and his 2024 release featured on Apple Music’s Pure Jazz playlist. 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 Sweet Megg | Nashville Jazz: Western Swing & Old Jazz Classics! Sweet Megg - Vocals Hunter Strasser - Guitar Tebbs Karney - Pedal Steel Norbert Mcgetigan - Bass Roger Ross- Drums Sweet Megg transports her 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. Backed by some of the best musicians from Nashville, this show will explore western swing and old jazz classics. 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 Elias Haslanger Meets Mike Sailors! Elias Haslanger – Tenor Saxophone Mike Sailors – Trumpet Ross Margitza – Piano Ryan Hagler – Bass Daniel Dufour – Drums Join Austin jazz titans Elias Haslanger and Mike Sailors as they reunite exactly one year after the release of their chart topping single One Hand Clap from their recording Elias Haslanger Meets Mike Sailors which received international acclaim and rose to Top 25 on the JazzWeek charts. One Hand Clap is still streaming on Apple Music's Pure Jazz Playlist receiving over 100K streams worldwide. Elias and Mike are joined by long-time colleagues Ross Margitza on piano, Ryan Hagler on bass and Daniel Dufour on drums and they will play selections from the recording as well as some new titles arranged by Elias and Mike. 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 Bidwell/Marshall Quintet! Erik Telford - Trumpet Topaz McGarrigle - Saxophone Sam Pankey - Bass Jaron Marshall - Piano Stephen Bidwell - Drums Stephen Bidwell and Jaron Marshall have been anchoring the rhythm section of Austin’s Grammy-nominated psychedelic-soul juggernaut Black Pumas since the band’s meteoric rise in 2019. Outside the Pumas' world tour circuit, the two have long bonded over a mutual love of hard bop and funky early-'60s Blue Note cuts: music that grooves as hard as it swings. When their schedules align, they call up a few trusted players and put together a setlist that leans into the soulful side of the jazz canon. This project is a nod to their roots and a chance to stretch in a different direction with deep pocket, deep cuts, and no filler. 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 Mark Scott Quartet | The Music of Grant Green & McCoy Tyner! Mark Scott III - Guitar Ross Margitza - Piano James Suter - Bass Daniel Dufour - 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. 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 David Craig/Woody Witt | Music of Keith Jarrett's American and European Quartets! Woody Witt - Tenor/Soprano Saxophones Ben Clifton - Piano David Craig - Bass Graeme Francis - Drums Longtime collaborators David Craig (bass) and Woody Witt (saxophone) have shared the bandstand on countless gigs and recording projects over the past 35 years. For this special project, they’ve assembled a dynamic new quartet featuring two of Houston’s most exciting recent arrivals—Ben Clifton on piano and Graeme Francis on drums. Together, the group explores the powerful legacy of Keith Jarrett’s European and American Quartets. Far from a simple tribute, this project reflects the deep influence these recordings have had on each member’s musical voice. Jarrett’s adventurous spirit, lyricism, and rhythmic vitality have left a lasting imprint on their own compositions and artistic growth. This performance is both a reflection and a renewal—an homage to the sounds that shaped their journey, and a fresh take on music that continues to inspire. 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: Carolyn Trowbridge Quintet! Carolyn Trowbridge - Vibraphone Sam Wheeler - Marimba Jason Frey - Soprano Saxophone Mario Castellanos - Bass Andy Beaudoin - Drums Carolyn Trowbridge is a multi-instrumental musician, performer, and composer, specializing in mallet percussion. She thrives in performing music of all genres and has recorded, collaborated and performed with several well-known artists including Grammy Award nominees Black Pumas, Adrian Quesada, Graham Reynolds, Alex Coke/Carl Michel Sextet, Conspirare, and many more. Along with performing in several Austin based bands, she composes for and leads her own jazz quintet. Originally from Alexandria, VA, Trowbridge grew up overseas spending her formative musical years in Gabon, Czech Republic, and Norway then eventually landing in Austin to pursue her Master's degree in Music at the University of Texas. In addition to her projects and regular performance schedule, Trowbridge is a figure skater, swimmer, and proud mother of two young kids. –––– 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 Adrian Ruiz Quintet! Dr. Adrian Ruiz - Trumpet, Flugelhorn Jason Galbraith - Soprano and Tenor Saxophones Collin Shook - Piano Dr. James Suter - Bass Aaron Easley - Drums Dr. Adrian Ruiz is active as a freelance trumpeter, performing regularly throughout the state of Texas and the Midwest. He has performed internationally at the Guatemala, Montreux, North Sea, and Taichung Jazz Festivals. He has shared the stage with many acts, including: Benny Benack III, John Clayton, Kirk Covington, Andre Hayward, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Jason Marsalis, Butch Miles, James Moody, Joshua Redman, Maria Schneider, Clark Terry, et al. Ruiz currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Ruiz received his Bachelor of Music Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Master of Music from Texas State University, and Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Trumpet Performance 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 Brian Newman Mini American Big Band | 4th of July Spectacular! Brian Newman - Trumpet/Vocals Daniel Foose - Bass Adam Jackson - Drums Andrew Toombs - Piano Steve Kortyka - Tenor Saxophone Brian Donohoe - Alto Saxophone Eric Hargett - Bari Saxophone Michael Sailors - Trumpet 1 Matt Collins - Trumpet 2 Jacob Martinez - Trombone Featuring an all-star 10 piece band from Texas, New York, and Chicago, these fine gentlemen will take you on a classic musical journey through the years of the Great American Songbook. From Porter to Gershwin to Willie Nelson, George Jones, Thin Lizzy and beyond, Newman and the boys will have you laughing, singing, crying, reminiscing about days gone by—and transcending into the future of music ahead. Trumpeter, bandleader, and creative force Brian Newman brings old-school swagger with a modern twist. Known for blending timeless jazz with rock, funk, and unexpected turns, Brian’s shows are full of soul, spontaneity, and style. He made his mark as the bandleader, arranger, and trumpeter for Lady Gaga’s acclaimed Jazz & Piano residency in Las Vegas, and co-produced her heartfelt rendition of the song "La Vie En Rose" for the movie "A Star Is Born." He currently serves as musical director for The Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars at the Bellagio and helped launch Jon Batiste’s The Jazz Club in the Bahamas. Was the Musical director for the Roxy Hotel, the Jazz Club at Aman and Sav Vicente Bungalows. In addition to Lady Gaga, Brian has shared the stage with Terence Blanchard, Ashanti, and Robbie Krieger, always bringing bold energy, top-tier musicianship, and a touch of vintage New York City and Vegas flair. Whether leading his own late-night show or teaming up with music legends, Brian makes every night feel like something special. 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 Tito Carrillo Quintet! Tito Carrillo - Trumpet Joshua Jaime - Alto Saxophone Marcelo Boccato - Piano Juan Acosta - Bass Adam Jackson - Drums Tito Carrillo is a trumpeter, composer, and educator whose music blurs the lines between Afro-Caribbean music traditions and modern jazz. Born and raised in Austin to a Puerto Rican father and Mexican-American mother, Carrillo came to prominence in the mid-90’s in Chicago’s rich jazz and Latin music scenes, becoming a top call soloist, bandleader, and freelance trumpet artist. The Chicago Tribune describes him as having “acquired a reputation as a fluid improviser, doubly blessed with a warm lyric style and technique to burn.” The artists he has collaborated with are as diverse as his skill set: Chicago heavyweights Willie Pickens, Ryan Cohan, and Geof Bradfield; Chicago Latin groups Chinchano (Juan Pastor) and the Chicago Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble (Victor Garcia); big bands such as the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, and the Smithsonian Masterworks Orchestra (David Baker); salsa legends Andy Montañez, Cheo Feliciano, and Cuban flutist Orlando “Maraca” Valle; jazz greats such as Kurt Elling, Claudio Roditi, Jon Faddis, and Paquito D’Rivera; and pop icons Quincy Jones and Phil Collins. Carrillo released his debut solo album in 2011, entitled Opening Statement (Origin Records), to rave reviews. His most recent project Urbanessence (Origin Records), was released in October 2022 to much critical acclaim, and was selected as one of the top Latin music albums of 2023 by the North American College and Community (NACC) Radio Chart. 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 Jason Grant Quintet! Jason Grant – Trumpet Luke Bartels – Alto/Tenor Saxophone Chris Vu – Piano Marco Salazar – Bass Jaylon Alley – Drums Jason Grant is an accomplished trumpeter and music educator who began performing professionally at age 17 while still in high school. A veteran of the United States Army Band and a graduate of the UTSA School of Music and UT Austin’s Butler School of Music, he combines the depth of jazz tradition with a fresh, contemporary sound. Influenced by trumpet greats like Miles Davis, Roy Hargrove, and Marquis Hill, Jason brings a soulful, modern voice to the stage. His band will present a mix of original compositions and familiar jazz standards, offering an engaging and enjoyable experience for all audiences. 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! Jamey Cummins - Guitar Jake Harrell - Guitar Alen 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 the Mike Sailors Quintet! Mike Sailors - Trumpet Diego Rivera - Saxophone Ross Margitza - Piano Ryan Hagler - Bass Daniel Dufour - Drums 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 Tommy Howard's San Antonio Quintet! Tommy Howard - Guitar Gene Centeno - Saxophone Andy Langham - Piano Brandon Rivas - Bass Brandon Guerra - Drums Originally from San Antonio, Texas, guitarist Tommy Howard has been a mainstay on the Austin jazz scene for over 15 years, performing with Ephraim Owens, Tony Campise, Butch Miles, Andre Hayward, Elias Haslanger, Dr. James Polk, and many others. In addition to leading his own groups, Howard is currently a member of the critically acclaimed five-time Austin Music Award-winning ensemble, Church On Monday. Howard's debut trio album, Storybook, was released in 2017. 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 Ben Clifton Trio! Piano - Ben Clifton Bass - Chad Wesselkamper Drums - Gavin Moolchan Pianist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Ben Clifton hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Growing up in the city’s storied jazz community provided an early foundation for learning the language of jazz and developing a broad musical sensibility. His formative experiences in the church further shaped a deep connection to music’s emotional and expressive power. Clifton earned a degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was mentored by respected figures such as Frank Cunimundo and the late Geri Allen. During this time, he performed alongside renowned artists including Joe Lovano, Bobby Watson, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Larry Coryell — opportunities that greatly shaped his evolving artistic perspective. Now based in Houston, Clifton has quickly established himself as a dynamic and in-demand pianist within the city’s diverse jazz scene. Known for his expressive musicality, collaborative sensibility, and commitment to the evolving jazz tradition, he has performed with artists such as Jalen Baker, Shelley Carrol, and Andre Hayward, and collaborated on genre-blending projects with DJ Sun and the Aperio Orchestra. His appearances at the Houston Jazz Festival, Texas Jazz Festival, and other notable events underscore his growing presence in the regional and national jazz communities. Drawing inspiration from both traditional and modern piano lineages, Clifton continues to incorporate these influences into a personal and evolving artistic language. On July 11th of this year he released his debut full-length album, Overlook, featuring a collection of his original compositions. 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: Milan Moorman Quintet Ben Irom-piano Billy Satterwhite-bass Tom Raines-drums James Rubino-tenor saxophone Milan Moorman-trumpet and flugelhorn. 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. –––– 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 Eloise Carter Walne Quintet! Eloise Carter Walne - Vocals Gil Del Bosque - Tenor Saxophone Dan Redner - Piano James Suter - Bass Aaron Parks - Drums Growing up as the sole Ella Fitzgerald and Natalie Cole enthusiast in the household, Eloise’s passion for jazz blossomed naturally. She began voice lessons at age 13 at the San Fransisco Conservatory of Music. In high school, she shifted to an independent coach, oscillating her study between musical theater and jazz traditions. While studying Theater and Education Psychology at Sarah Lawrence College, Eloise’s step-father encouraged her desire to sing by producing a house concert series during her semester breaks from school. After receiving her bachelors degree, Eloise attended The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater, a two year acting conservatory in New York City. Her postgraduate pursuit of music began as side project with a friend as a way to feel invigorated while auditioning. A few gigs later, Eloise decided to investigate a career in music more seriously. Now she is fresh out of the Tribeca Jazz Institute’s Vocal Intensive, taught by Lucy Yegazarian. An emerging artist in both the acting and music fields, Eloise was recently in a short film premiering at the Austin Film Festival, is working on a Shakespeare adaptation entitled Gents Can’t Measure, writing her first short film script, and planning to release her debut EP in 2025. With deep Texas roots, she’s thrilled be back at Monks Jazz Club in 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.