Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Billy Satterwhite Band Presents "Flower Songs" feat. Jessica Healey & Curtis Calderon! Double Bass - Billy Satterwhite Trumpet - Curtis Calderon Voice - Jessica Healey Piano - Ross Margitza Drums - Mike Gordon About Billy Satterwhite: Billy Satterwhite is regarded as one of the top call double bassists for Jazz 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 studying 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. From 2012-2017 he played bass all over Texas full time with the Kris Kimura Quartet. As of the last several years he’s worked regularly with artists and groups such as the Ephraim Owens Experience, The NOW Jazz Orchestra, Freddie Mendoza, Jessica Healey, Elias Haslanger, Tommy Howard, The Copa Kings, and Michael Mordecai’s Monday night Jam session. In addition to performing Billy is a passionate teacher and one of the few bass teachers trained in the Suzuki Method. He has helped students from ages 5 to 50+ find joy in playing the bass, and currently is teaching and helping with administration at the newly opened Music Academy of Austin at Mueller. When not playing music, Billy is likely to be spending time with his beautiful daughter and wife on some fun outdoor adventure, or cheering on Austin FC with his family and friends in Los Verdes. About Jessica Healey: Jessica Healey is a full-time singer-songwriter and jazz vocalist in Austin, Texas. Originally from Fort Worth, she joined the local live music scene just over a year ago and has quickly built a name for herself in Austin and beyond. Jess performs as lead vocalist and bandleader for her straight-ahead jazz ensemble, the Jessica Healey Quintet. She has been featured in ensembles led by renowned musicians such as Gerry Gibbs, Mike Sailors, and Kevin Lovejoy. Jess is also the songwriter, bandleader, guitarist, and vocalist of her indie-pop band, which showcased at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival. Drawing from rock, folk, soul, and jazz influences, she’s been compared to artists like Madison Cunningham, Fiona Apple, and Corinne Bailey Rae. Known for her brutally honest lyrics and unique sound, Jess has earned showcases with both SoFar Sounds and the Austin Music Love Concert Series. About Curtis Calderon: Curtis Calderon was born and raised in San Antonio, but has traversed the country in touring and brief stints living in Las Vegas, NV and Hollywood, CA. Influenced by his early tours with big bands, his trumpet sound commands attention and his vocal style welcomes all listeners with his phrasing and vulnerability. Curtis started touring right out of high school and did tours with big bands such as the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Starting in 2001, he began touring with The Four Freshmen, singing the 2nd tenor voice and playing trumpet. After touring for 15 years with The Freshmen, he came home to raise a family. He now resides in San Antonio, TX and is one of the top call trumpeters in the state of Texas. Curtis has been featured on nearly a dozen Four Freshmen recordings, numerous PBS specials with the Four Freshmen and past groups he’s toured with. He is a featured Schilke Trumpet Artist. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Carter Arrington Quartet! Carter Arrington - Guitar Sam Pankey - Bass Daniel Dufour - Drums Eric Hargett 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. In 2006, Carter earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from UT Austin, receiving 3 Downbeat Student Music Awards and performing at prestigious festivals like Montreux and North Sea Jazz. Carter’s career highlights include performing on Progger’s third album “Scattering” in 2016, performing in “Motown! The Musical,” and headlining the Psycho Las Vegas festival with Arthur Brown. In 2017, he toured the US with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, recorded on Progger’s fourth album “Scattering”, and worked on various other projects. Relocating to the UK in 2018, Carter explored the London music scene and continued recording and performing internationally. In 2020, he created the “Tactical Improv” course for Truefire, teaching students worldwide during the Covid-19 pandemic. His recent work includes co-writing the album “Gamelan Road” with Kirk Covington in 2021, teaching for the Roth Academy, and recording for Ben Croft’s album “Far and Distant Things”. In 2022, he worked as a session guitarist for the Masterlink Sessions in the UK, collaborating with some of England’s top vocalists and musicians. In 2023, he tracked “The Carter Exchange” album, played sold-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s, and began teaching at Waterbear College of Music in Brighton. In May 2023, Carter returned to Texas, accepting a position as Jazz Guitar Lecturer at Texas State University. Driven and dedicated, Carter Arrington continues to make music the center of his life, earning a reputation for excellence in every endeavor. 

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.