Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Brazilian Jazz Night: Malone & Friends! Michael Malone - Saxophone Sofia Kriger - Vocals Sander Pinheiro - Guitar Ciriaco Isma - Bass Michael Longoria - Drums Michael Malone, a Cleveland, Ohio native, is a world-renowned saxophonist and composer. Michael's resume includes a five-year stint touring with legendary jazz organist Jimmy Smith, as well as dates with Cindy Blackmon, guitarist Mark Whitfield, and steel drummer Othello Molineaux. In addition to touring Europe and Asia with his own group Just Released, Michael was also a member and composer in the award-winning Austin-based group Blaze. A Resident of Austin, Texas, he leads The Michael Malone Quintet, works extensively with jazz organist extraordinaire Red Young, and plays frequently with Austin vocalist Pamela Hart. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Roberto Aponte Quintet! Blake O’Neal - Guitar Israel Yanez - Drums Derek Thigpen - Bass Roberto Aponte - Saxophone Roberto Aponte is a saxophonist whose style of playing pays tribute to the greats while effortlessly incorporating the contemporary. Born in South Austin, he earned a bachloers degree in Music Performance- Jazz Studies under the tutelage of Dr. Russell Haight. Roberto takes pride in being a “genre chameleon” in Latin, Funk, Pop, and Jazz ensembles, and looks for ways to blend his musical canvas. Roberto has played in various Jazz clubs in Austin, such as The Elephant Room and Parker Jazz Club. He is also featured on Del Burro al Subway by Sofrito y Su Melao. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Cosmic Intuition's Tribute to Bilal Sunni-Ali! Special Guest: Alex Coke Tenor Sax & Flute Joe Woullard: Bari/Tenor/Alto Sax & Flutes Brad Andrew: Tenor Saxophone Marc Sustaita: Trumpet Fumihito Sugawara: Guitar Lex Chabraja: Piano George Walker: Bass James Fenner: Percussion Rashah Amen: Drums & Percussion Cosmic Intuition formed in 1991 after Rashah Amen assembled a select group of players to perform a Miles Davis Tribute after his passing. The trumpeter for the performance Mark "Pat/Homeboy" Patterson suggested that we continue to play together and form a group. Through the years Cosmic Intuition has been a staple of the Austin scene, performing at The Victory Grill, McCullough Theatre, Boyd Vance Theatre, Mabee Ballroom, The Spider House Ballroom, King-Seabrook Chapel and many other venues. Several great Austin Musicians have been members of Cosmic Intuition including Ephraim Owens, Martin Banks, Michael Malone, Richard Price, Melvin Welborn, Edwin Livingston and Chandra Washington to name a few. This event: "Improvisation Soundscapes" (A Concert for Human Harmony) is dedicated to Saxophonist/Flautist Bilal Sunni-Ali from Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson's Midnight Band and the group he led for many years Song of Life Ensemble. Bilal came to Austin several times to perform with Cosmic Intuition, while Rashah and Bilal were very close Musical compadres for 27 years. This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Collin Shook Quintet | International Jazz Day! Tommy Howard - Guitar Paulo Santos - Saxophones Collin Shook - Piano James Suter - Double Bass Daniel Dufour - Drums Collin Shook, native to Dallas, Texas, is a jazz pianist, composer, and founder of Monks Jazz. During high school, he studied instruments from all around the bandstand, moved to Austin in 2007, performed and recorded in Tucson from 2009 to 2013, and finally returned to Austin in 2014. In September 2016, Collin collaborated with the art co-op Topology in East Austin to create Monks Jazz Club, a pop-up listening room concept. Having hosted nearly 100 pop-up concerts in over a dozen venues from 2016-2020, Monks transitioned to a live-streaming format in response to the pandemic, and in 2021 landed a permanent brick and mortar space in the heart of East Austin, where Collin has produced over 600 Monks live-taping concerts. His two albums as a leader (Derivatives 2012 & The Desert 2016) can be found at collinshook.bandcamp.com 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 Ronnie Coleman Jr. Quartet! Ronnie Coleman Jr. - Piano Josh Walker - Saxophone Bud Hemphill - Bass Jeremy Sanders - Drums Ronnie Coleman Jr. is a multi-instrumental & vocal prodigy raised in Diboll, Texas. Now residing in Houston, Texas, Coleman masters several instruments including Percussion, Drums, Piano, Keyboards, and Organ, and also plays the Bass. After completion of high school, he went on to attend Angelina College in Lufkin, TX, with a full scholarship in Jazz and Symphonic Music. While attending Angelina, he worked as a session musician for various artists and genres. On November 27, 2008 Ronnie released his debut project “PREFACE” under his independently owned company Rico J Entertainment. In 2008, Ronnie also founded Houston’s #1 Multi-genre, Cross-cultural band, known as “MerlotMusic.” Merlot has been known to blaze the stages from Houston to California at various entertainment venues, concerts, churches & events. Ronnie released his sophomore project “Chapter One: No Turning Back” in March of 2013 and newer releases such as “Brighter Day” in August 2016, the international hit “Bayou City Funk” in 2017 and in the summer of 2020 the crowd- pleaser “Funky Monkey” On September 15,2018 Ronnie made history by recording Houston’s first live jazz dvd concert. In 2021 also on September 15 th , “When I’m with you” featuring Frank McComb and Marqueal Jordan was release on multiple music platforms. Coleman is not only a gifted musician, but he is also a business owner, and as the proprietor of Merlot Barber Shop, he was honored by Houston mayor, Sylvester Turner, with a proclamation and holiday “Ronnie Coleman Jr. Day” (September 15 th ) saluting his humanitarian efforts in the Houston community, including free haircuts for the homeless at George R. Brown during Hurricane Harvey. In addition to Merlot Barber Shop and of course MerlotMusic, despite a pandemic, Coleman has opened Coleman's Catering, and his food leaves his customers, including season 20’s The Voice contestant Dana Monique, singing his praises! Coleman and Merlot Music are available on all major music outlets, and on YouTube. Coleman is husband to SFA graduate Kacey Flye Coleman, and father to Adriana, Kyela, Vanessa and Olivia, and though he multitasks constantly playing with the band, on stage and at church, writing music, grooming the community, and being Chef Coleman, he still makes time for his joys... being a doting husband and father! 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Rique Pantoja's Rio Jazz Quintet! Lucio Vieira - Drums Eli Menezes - Guitars Michael Malone - Saxophone/Flute Ismael Ciríaco - Bass Rique Pantoja - Piano/Vocals Rique Pantoja is an internationally acclaimed composer, jazz pianist, arranger, and songwriter known for his sophisticated musical voice and wide-ranging collaborations. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rique’s career has spanned continents, genres, and decades, leaving a distinct mark on jazz, pop, film, and world music. At 19, he moved to the U.S. to study at the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, immersing himself in jazz and contemporary music. An early milestone in his career was his move to Paris to collaborate with the iconic jazz trumpeter Chet Baker. Their musical partnership produced a rare and intimate blend of Brazilian lyricism and American cool jazz, significantly influencing Rique’s harmonic language and melodic sensibility. After returning to Brazil, Rique quickly established himself as a key figure in the Brazilian music scene, working with legendary artists such as Djavan, Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, and many others. He also co-founded the group Cama de Gato, one of Brazil’s most celebrated instrumental jazz ensembles of the 1980s. Rique’s talents have attracted top artists from around the globe. He has collaborated with Gloria Estefan, Carlos Santana, Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, Lee Ritenour, Ernie Watts, Alex Acuña, Abraham Laboriel, Steps Ahead, Israel Houghton, and classical guitarist Christopher Parkening, among many others. His ability to navigate across jazz, pop, gospel, and classical idioms makes him a sought-after musician on both stage and screen. In the world of film, Rique’s music has reached international audiences. His compositions were featured in Disney’s family hit “Jungle 2 Jungle”, bringing his vibrant and cinematic style to the big screen. He also contributed to the soundtrack of the animated feature “Rio”, collaborating with Sérgio Mendes and acclaimed composer John Powell. Rique’s work has earned numerous accolades, including Canada’s prestigious Covenant Award for Jazz/Blues Song of the Year for “I Believed It”, co-written with Zoë Theodorou. Whether composing, performing, or producing, Rique’s signature sound—a blend of rhythmic sophistication, melodic richness, and heartfelt emotion—continues to captivate listeners worldwide. Now based in Austin, Texas, Rique remains deeply active as a performer and composer, while also sharing his expertise through online instruction and master classes, inspiring a new generation of musicians around the globe. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Eric Gronneberg Quintet! Eric Gronneberg - Saxophones Travis Schwartz - Guitar Zach Christensen - Piano Cody Collins - Bass Josh Garcia - Drums Eric Gronneberg is a senior saxophonist at Texas State University, originally from Helena, Montana. Inspired by the soulful sounds of Lou Donaldson, Charlie Parker, and Cannonball Adderley, he developed a deep love for jazz early on. His passion for improvisation and composition has shaped his unique musical voice, blending tradition with personal expression. Eric currently studies under the esteemed saxophonist Joel Frahm. Rooted in the blues and hard bop traditions, his playing emphasizes groove, lyricism, and a strong sense of storytelling. For his senior recital, he will present a program of original compositions and contrafacts, highlighting both his creative vision and deep appreciation for jazz’s rich harmonic language. Beyond the stage, Eric is dedicated to music education and hopes to inspire future generations of musicians. His recital marks both a culmination of his studies and a celebration of the journey that has led him here.