Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Centerpeace! Scotty McIntosh - Saxophone Randy Zimmerman - Trombone Morris Nelms - Piano Marcus Graf - Trumpet Aaron Allen - Double Bass Terrance McDaniel - Drums   Centerpeace, a jazz sextet, performs the original compositions and arrangements of Dr. James Polk, the true Godfather of Austin's Jazz scene who made his mark on this town before most of the local jazz artists were born. His music continues to set the standard for Austin jazz at its best! Dr. James Polk, a true icon of the Austin jazz scene, stands as a towering figure whose musical legacy continues to shape the city's vibrant musical landscape. As the leader of Centerpeace, a dynamic jazz sextet, Polk showcases his extraordinary talents as a pianist, organist, educator, composer, arranger, and band leader, captivating audiences with his original compositions and arrangements. Dr. Polk's departure left quite a significant impact on the band and its future. With Morris Nelms stepping in on piano, it's likely that the group will continue to honor Dr. Polk's legacy while also exploring new musical directions. Having over eight hundred of Dr. Polk's original charts is quite the treasure trove for the band to draw upon for future performances. It's heartening to see that even with changes in personnel, the spirit of the music lives on. ——— 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. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Aaron Parks Quartet! Aaron Parks - Drums James Suter - Double Bass Tommy Howard - Guitar Ross Margitza - Piano Born and raised in Houston, TX, Aaron Parks moved to Austin in 2005 to attend University of Texas at Austin to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. A lifelong passion for drumming led him to take jazz combo classes and lessons from the jazz faculty. Ever since, Aaron has become an in-demand freelance drummer on the Austin music scene, performing with groups and artists in a wide range of styles and influences, including Andre Hayward, Gil Del Bosque, Paul Klemperer, Tommy Howard, Cat Clemons, Mente Clara, Wilson Marks, Bruce Saunders, Ben Balmer. In 2018, he released his debut album, Space Jazz. The 2020 sequel, Parks & Wreck, was recognized as one of The Austin Chronicle’s top 100 albums of the year. aaronparksdrums.com 

The McCallum Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Carol Nelson with support from Joe Morales, is delighted to entertain audiences at Monk's Jazz Club for a fundraising spring show, with a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the McCallum High School band program. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Michael Malone: NuJazzSwing! Michael Malone - Saxophone/Ewi Brian Pardo - Guitar Ben Irom - Piano/Keys Aaron Allen - Bass Tom Brechtlein - 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.