Monks Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Jerry Espinoza | Tribute to Woody Shaw & Freddie Hubbard!

Jerry Espinoza – Saxophones

Chris Cermak – Trumpet

Theresa Chen – Piano

Bruno Avitia – Bass

Chris Torres – 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! Free parking is available in the area.

First Show: Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm.

Second Show: Doors at 9:15pm, Show at 9:30pm.

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Perry Perez Quartet!

Perry Perez – Tenor Saxophone, Voice

João Camargo – Piano

Nayati Ates – Upright Bass

Jason Benitez – Drums

Perry Perez is a jazz saxophonist, vocalist, and composer based in Texas, known for his Instagram and TikTok persona as @perrythesax, showcasing live performances and jazz content, and is recognized for writing audition jazz etudes for the All-State Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA). He is praised online for his “Smooth language” and “Adaptive sound”, and has performed on stage with artists like Chad LB, Summer Camargo, Shelley Carol, and recently released his first professional recording with his own quartet featuring Nathan Graybeal (Saxologic).

Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm.

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Chris Jones Quintet!

Tito Carillo – Trumpet

Andre Hayward – Trombone

Ryan Howard – Piano

Chris Jones – Bass

Mike Gordon – Drums

Originally from Portland, Oregon, bassist and composer Chris Jones has called Boston, New York, Tokyo, and, since 2008, Austin home. Throughout his career, he has performed with an eclectic range of artists, from traditional and progressive jazz ensembles to singer-songwriters, symphony orchestras, and avant-garde Japanese rock bands.

His recordings include Way Back Home with trombonist Andre Hayward, Marco Antonio Santos' About Silence, Unanswered Questions with the Unanswered Questions Trio, and his 2026 album of original compositions, Meatsuits on Parade.

A familiar presence on the Austin music scene, Chris performs regularly with artists including Pamela Hart, Marco Antonio Santos, Cicely Jones, Drew Simpson, and many others, while also leading his own ensembles. For this performance at Monk's, he brings a new quintet to present his original music—compositions shaped by diverse and unexpected influences that reflect a lifelong curiosity about art and music from both home and around the world.

Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm.

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Blondell/Berger/Gordon Trio!

Jon Blondell – Bass

Matt Berger – Guitar

Mike Gordon – Drums

Chicago meets Long Island meets Austin in this adventurous trio featuring Jon Blondell, Matt Berger, and Mike Gordon. Over the last several years, the group has developed a unique musical language down in the basement of the Elephant Room, blending spontaneous interaction with an affection for the unexpected.

For this special performance at Monk’s, the trio will highlight some of their favorite tunes and arrangements from those years together.

Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm.

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Bidwell/Marshall Project!

Stephen Bidwell – Drums

Jaron Marshall – Piano

Erik Telford – Trumpet

Matthew Maldonado – Saxophone

Andre Hayward – Trombone

Liam Odell – Bass

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! Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm.