Live Jazz in Austin

Liz Morphis and the Violet Crown Revue are the perfect way to end your work day - even the crummy ones! They have the perfect musical fix to end your day on a high note.

Wed, Jun 10, 7:00 PM

Austin Jazz Legends at MidWeek at Monks — Austin Jazz Society 4th Anniversary Show at Monks Jazz

Monks Jazz Club / St. Elmo / Map

About On June 10 at Monks Jazz Club, the Austin Jazz Society celebrates four years of its MidWeek at Monks series with the annual Austin Jazz Legends show. This is a multi-artist event bringing together Austin Jazz Society Hall of Famers for a special anniversary evening honoring the legacy of Austin jazz.

Mr. Bill Charlap will grace Parker Jazz Club's stage along with David Wong on bass and Dennis Mackrel on drums this special evening. Grammy Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time, from Wynton Marsalis and Tony Bennett to Phil Woods and Ron Carter. He is acclaimed for his interpretations of the American Popular Songbook and has recorded albums featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichael, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Duke Ellington. Since 1997, he has led the celebrated trio, recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. The trio earned Grammy nominations for Uptown Downtown (Impulse!/Verve), Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein (Blue Note) and The Bill Charlap Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note). Their 2016 recording, Notes from New York (Impulse!/Verve) earned a five-star review in Downbeat, which hailed it as “a masterclass in class.” The trio’s most recent release, Street of Dreams marks their return to the Blue Note label. The Bill Charlap Trio tours all over the world and New York engagements include regular appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and the Village Vanguard.

Wed, Jun 10, 7:30 PM

AJS Presents: Austin Jazz Legends | A Celebration of Four Years of Midweek at Monks

Monks Jazz Club / St. Elmo / Map

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for AJS Presents: Austin Jazz Legends | A Celebration of Four Years of Midweek at Monks! Pamela Hart – Vocals Mady Kaye – Vocals Ephraim Owens – Trumpet Jon Blondell – Trombone Mike Mordecai – Trombone Elias Haslanger – Saxophone Mitch Watkins – Guitar Red Young – Piano Hank Hehmsoth – Piano Roscoe Beck – Bass Stephen Summer – Drums Hosted by Rabbi Neil Blumofe This June 10th, come join us as we celebrate four years of incredible partnership with the Austin Jazz Society. Featuring local legends of the Austin Jazz Community, this night is not to be missed! 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! Doors at 7:15pm, Show at 7:30pm.

Freddie Mendoza brings back this 13 piece "Baker's Dozen" big band featuring the top jazz musicians performing the superb musical arrangements of Paul Baker.

Mr. Bill Charlap will grace Parker Jazz Club's stage along with David Wong on bass and Dennis Mackrel on drums this special evening. Grammy Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time, from Wynton Marsalis and Tony Bennett to Phil Woods and Ron Carter. He is acclaimed for his interpretations of the American Popular Songbook and has recorded albums featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichael, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Duke Ellington. Since 1997, he has led the celebrated trio, recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. The trio earned Grammy nominations for Uptown Downtown (Impulse!/Verve), Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein (Blue Note) and The Bill Charlap Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard (Blue Note). Their 2016 recording, Notes from New York (Impulse!/Verve) earned a five-star review in Downbeat, which hailed it as “a masterclass in class.” The trio’s most recent release, Street of Dreams marks their return to the Blue Note label. The Bill Charlap Trio tours all over the world and New York engagements include regular appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, and the Village Vanguard.

“Sarah Sharp's soft-spoken singing style and quiet instrumentations offer a living room, fireside closeness that keeps her away from the lounge-singer stereotypes of similarly jazz-influenced performers." — @nprmusic, All Songs Considered The Sarah Sharp Quintet performs every Thursday evening in the basement, featuring John Fremgen, Masumi Jones, Oliver Steck, and Mitch Watkins.