Monks Livestream's Upcoming Shows

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Sam Howden's Birthday Show! Sam Howden – Trumpet Paulo Santos – Saxophone Ben Dubois – Guitar Mercedes Solis – Bass Alex Ogle – Drums Sam Howden is a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and educator based in Austin TX. Known for his recording work with the acclaimed wind collective “Soul Food Horns”, under the alias “Howden”, Sam’s lyrical compositions have reached millions of listeners globally within the last 5 years. In the live setting, Sam continues to explore the boundaries of contemporary music and improvisation. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Baker/Hainsworth Quintet! Jason Hainsworth – Saxophone Jalen Baker – Vibraphone Vaughn Henry – Piano Jeff Denson – Bass Leon Anderson – Drums About Jalen Baker: Jalen Baker, born in Washington DC and raised in Houston, TX, is a vibraphonist and composer whose early training involved both classical and jazz. Jalen received his BA in Jazz Studies from Columbia College Chicago. He distinguished himself as a jazz vibraphonist and received several accolades including outstanding soloist at both the Notre Dame and Elmhurst Jazz Festivals. Jalen was accepted as a Graduate Assistant in the Jazz Performance program at Florida State University and in 2019 received his MM in Jazz Studies. During his tenure at Florida State he was chosen as a Ravinia Jazz Fellow in 2018. He has been a performer with the Johnathan Blake Quintet, The Ulysses Owens Trio and Quartet, Jeremy Pelt Quintet, Tim Warfield Sextet, Michael Mwenso, Paul Cornish Group, Leon Anderson Quartet as well as leading his own band in venues all over the country. In 2021 Jalen released his Debut Album “This Is Me, This is Us” which was chosen as the #4 best Jazz Debut of 2021 and in 2023 released his second album “Be Still” that made it as high as #24 on the international jazz charts. About Jason Hainsworth: Jason Hainsworth is one of the most in-demand saxophonists, educators, and composers on today’s jazz scene. He has recorded and toured with artists such as Ulysses Owens Jr., Diane Schuur, Michael Dease, and Jonathan Blake, earning recognition for his warm tone and grounded, “down home” energy. A Houston native, Hainsworth carries forward the “Texas Tenor” tradition shaped by players like Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, and Billy Harper. He performs nationwide as both a leader and sideman, appearing at premier venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center and SFJAZZ, and regularly serves as a guest clinician at major festivals and universities. Beyond performance, Hainsworth is an accomplished composer and arranger, with work commissioned and performed by ensembles such as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Christian McBride Big Band, Count Basie Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony Chamber Players. He holds degrees in both classical and jazz performance from William Paterson University and Florida State University, and is based in San Francisco, where he serves as Associate Dean for Community Development and Executive Director of Roots, Jazz, and American Music at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Indimaj! Sari Andoni – Oud Joshua Thomson – Alto Saxophone Josh Peters – Oud/Percussion Dana Wygmans – Upright Bass Michael Longoria – Drums Indimaj is an international Arab music collective based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2014 and led by oud player and composer Sari Andoni. Deeply informed by both Middle Eastern musical traditions and jazz, the ensemble features saxophonist Joshua Thomson alongside a rotating collective of musicians with decades of combined experience, consistently engaging in artistic activity across Austin, Europe, and the Middle East. Additional collaborators have included musicians such as Josh Peters and Michael Longoria, contributing to the group’s evolving, cross-cultural sound. Rooted in the modal frameworks of Middle Eastern music while incorporating jazz improvisation, Indimaj creates a dynamic musical language that merges traditional forms with contemporary global influences. Their process of exploration—through composition, improvisation, and international collaboration—emphasizes spontaneity, dialogue, and cultural exchange. Bringing together artists from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds, Indimaj unites long standing traditions with forward-looking artistic expression, resulting in a cohesive, improvisation-rich sound that reflects both a deep respect for heritage and an expansive global vision. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Ryan Hagler Trio +1 feat Mike Sailors! For this performance, the group will be performing selections from the seminal record, "Oscar Peterson Trio +1". Not to be missed! Mike Sailors – Trumpet and Flugelhorn Ross Margitza – Piano Ryan Hagler– Bass Daniel Dufour – Drums Dr. Ryan Hagler is a Grammy-nominated bassist, musical director, and educator. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of North Texas, where he was a member of the renowned One O’Clock Lab Band. He is currently Assistant Professor of Jazz at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX where he conducts the jazz ensemble, and teaches jazz history and improvisation. An active performer and recording artist, Hagler works extensively on both acoustic and electric bass across a wide range of musical settings. He has collaborated with internationally recognized artists including Jazzmeia Horn, Aubrey Logan, Jeff Hamilton, Andrew Gould, Benny Benack III, Mike Moreno, Bernard Wright, Melissa Aldana, and Joel Frahm, and has appeared on stages throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Simon Elliott | TXST Junior Recital! Simon Elliott – Tenor and Alto Saxophones Kyle Stoking – Guitars Agusto Benavides – Keys Braeden Connolly – Bass Adrian Saenz – Drums Simon Elliott is an up-and-coming saxophonist in Central Texas, with performance experience in the jazz, blues, and funk scenes in the area. Beginning his studies in California, he discovered his love of jazz in middle school, carrying it through high school, college, and turning it into a professional career. Raised between East Texas and the West Coast, his sound brings a distinctive voice to the jazz landscape, drawing on the music of legendary artists such as Benny Golson, Roy Hargrove, Pat Metheny, and Stevie Ray Vaughan for this recital. He is currently earning his degree in jazz saxophone at Texas State University, studying with legendary musicians such as Joel Frahm, Tito Carrillo, Arthur Latin II, and many more. 

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Adrian Ruiz Quintet! Adrian Ruiz – Trumpet, Flugelhorn Seth Carper – Alto and Soprano Saxophones Collin Shook – Piano Aaron Allen – Bass Gerry Gibbs – Drums Dr. Adrian Ruiz is active as a freelance trumpeter, having performed throughout the states of Texas and Iowa. In February 2021, he received a Grammy nomination in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category for Live at the Paramount with the Ruthie Foster Big Band. In June 2021, Ruiz authored a series of Claudio Roditi transcriptions, which are available through Press Music Publishing. Ruiz has performed internationally at the Guatemala, Montreux, North Sea, and Taichung Jazz Festivals. He has shared the stage with the following musical acts: John Clayton, Jon Hendricks, Norah Jones, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, James Moody, Joshua Redman, Maria Schneider, and Clark Terry. In addition to his performance schedule, Ruiz has presented clinics and performances at the Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference, the Iowa Music Educators Association (IMEA), the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) and the Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) Conventions. In May 2017, Ruiz made his recording debut as a leader, releasing his first full length album entitled Premiere: A Collection Of Originals. Scott Yanow, acclaimed jazz journalist/historian and author, states the following concerning Premiere: "Adrian Ruiz is an impressive trumpeter who makes his recording debut as a leader on Premiere...In addition to being a fine showcase for the Adrian Ruiz Quintet, Premiere: A Collection Of Originals, is a fun set of creative jazz that is easily recommended." Ruiz received his Bachelor of Music Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Master of Music from Texas State University, and Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Trumpet Performance from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Ruiz is a Featured Artist for Schilke Music Products Inc., in Melrose Park, Illinois.