Results for "San Antonio"

Patti Austin at The Carver

by Katchie Cartwright
October 21, 2024

Patti Austin The Carver Community Cultural Center Jo Long Theatre San Antonio, TX October 12, 2024 Between appearances on the West Coast--accepting a lifetime achievement award from SF Jazz in San Francisco, exemplifying jazz excellence at the Jazz Excellence (JEXA) gala in LA--Patti Austin came through San Antonio to open ...

'Waltz For Tom' A New Single From The Noah Peterson Quartet

September 4, 2024

In anticipation of a hot, new full album release from The Noah Peterson Quartet, a preview of what's to come has been released in this latest single. “Waltz for Tom" is a moody, original composition written by Noah Peterson. The players are Noah Peterson on saxophone, Larry Natwick on piano, Juan Acosta on bass, and Harvery ...

Samara Joy at The Carver

by Katchie Cartwright
July 7, 2024

Samara Joy The Carver Community Cultural Center Jo Long Theatre San Antonio, Texas June 1, 2024 Samara Joy, 24, describes herself as a rookie despite her numerous awards, including three Grammys and the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, not to mention her acclaimed recordings as a leader, all ...

Kurt Elling & Danilo Pérez at Jazz, TX

by Katchie Cartwright
May 29, 2024

Kurt Elling & Danilo Pérez Jazz, TX San Antonio, Texas May 9, 2024 Kurt Elling's presence has a density that generates its own gravitational pull. He plants himself solidly in the moment onstage and draws the audience in. Danilo Pérez is similarly brilliant and focused. He shares Elling's dedication to the ...

Sued / Nandayapa / Bergmann / Saunders: Mad Dream

by Katchie Cartwright
May 20, 2024

Mad Dream is the fourth release by Sued Nandayapa Bergmann Saunders, a far-flung ensemble with geographic roots in North, South and Central America, plus Europe. Natalio Sued, an Argentinian saxophonist, Andrew Bergmann, a bassist from Massachusetts and Gustavo Nandayapa, a Mexican drummer, met in Holland, while studying at the Amsterdam Conservatory. Bruce Saunders, a New York, ...

Bill Charlap Trio at Jazz, TX

by Katchie Cartwright
November 21, 2023

Bill Charlap Trio Jazz, TX San Antonio, Texas November 14, 2023 Back in March 2020, the Bill Charlap Trio featuring Peter Washington and Kenny Washington was the last act hosted by Jazz, TX before the pandemic shut everything down. They made a deep impression, and--nearly four years later--the club was ...

Gerald Clayton at Trinity University

by Katchie Cartwright
November 14, 2023

Gerald Clayton Trinity University / Ruth Taylor Hall San Antonio, TX November 7, 2023 Trinity University's Ruth Taylor Hall, with its intimate seating and warm wood-paneled acoustics, is a welcoming spot for a solo piano concert. Addressing the audience as he entered the stage, Gerald Clayton remarked on the geniality of ...

Terence Blanchard at The Carver Community Cultural Center

by Katchie Cartwright
November 8, 2023

Terence Blanchard with the E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet The Carver Community Cultural Center / Jo Long TheatreSan Antonio, TXNovember 4, 2023 San Antonio's Carver Community Cultural Center has long been a primary presenter of African American musical and educational programming in the city. Its first incarnation was as the Colored ...

San Antonio's Doc Watkins Plans Charity Boxing to Help Local Musicians

September 6, 2021

The idea first came to Doc Watkins back in December. The 40-year-old jazz pianist, bandleader and owner of popular San Antonio live jazz club Jazz, TX, thought it was crazy. That's why he immediately liked it. The idea: Punch back at the Covid-related shutdown that was devastating San Antonio's music community with ...

Doc Watkins

Doc Watkins is a pianist and singer based in San Antonio, TX. He is the creator and co-host of the weekly radio program Live at Jazz, TX, which is syndicated through Texas Public Radio. Watkins is the owner and founder of Jazz, TX, a restaurant and performance venue located in the Historic Pearl Brewery Complex in San Antonio, TX. He performs there weekly with his Orchestra. In 2020, Watkins hosted and co-produced "The Doc Watkins Show," a live stream television program that ran for 45 episodes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The show featured Watkins and his band, with remote guest appearances from Kevin Eubanks, Jane Monheit, Alan Havey, Brent Barry, Champian Fulton, Jerry Weldon, Mayor Ron Nirenberg and others