Monks Jazz Showcase: Night Three

Fri, Mar 14

Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for the Monks Jazz Showcase: Night Three! Featuring performances lead by Atlas Maior, the Jessica Healey Quintet, and Wizards of Loneliness. 6:30 PM • Atlas Maior 8:00 PM • Jessica Healey Quintet 9:30 PM • Wizards of Loneliness Atlas Maior | Atlas Maior creates original music that combines elements of Progressive Jazz, Middle Eastern, Latin, and Indian music traditions. Band members Joshua Thomson (alto saxophone, flutes), Josh Peters (oud, lavta), create a unique sound that balances intimate moments of sincerity with powerful melodies and incendiary rhythmic passages. The group writes original melodies exploring maqamat (Middle Eastern modal system) and harmonic progressions found in American jazz. Atlas Maior composes with a variety of rhythms & instrumentation including Indian tablas, kanjira, & Chinese hulusi. 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. She 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. Wizards of Loneliness | Brought to you by Paulo Santos (Saxophone/Flute) and Zach Kursman (Drums), Wizards of Loneliness is an experimental fusion group. The drummer and saxophonist both play regularly around town as sidemen and are joining forces to create something singular and special for Monks jazz showcases. Prepare to be transported by the unmistakable chemistry of two young masters in the making.