Monks Jazz

Monks began as a pop-up listening room, evolving into a state-of-the-art audio/video studio & venue

Our curated concert series features the best improvisational jazz groups and musicians the region has to offer. When the pandemic hit in early 2020, we pivoted immediately, streaming shows live from a single camera in our founder Collin’s living room. Before long, Collin found a space for rent that was not only suitable for his piano repair business, but was large enough to regularly host livestre

ams from full bands. The East Austin Piano Shop, and the home of Monks Jazz, was born. The Monks studio has since relocated to a literal brick and mortar space, which was our dream from the beginning. Monks was voted “Best Virtual Listening Room” by Austin Chronicle readers in 2021, and our in-studio experience is singular. The venue offers an intimate but casual alternative to loud bars and high-cost performance halls. We aim to foster an environment where all people can enjoy the rich culture of jazz.

06/22/2026

Seth Carper coming at us swingin’! 🔥🎷

We got a strong slate of award-winning artists in store for ya 🏆 South African pianist Bokani Dyer returns Thursday with his trio for an inventive and must-see set. On the other hand, Glenn Rexach, Mike Sailors, and Theee Jon Deas (to name a few) repping those Austin jazz voices this week!

See you there! 🎟️

06/19/2026

Back to our Friday Favorite, our weekly composer series featuring the original songs of local and touring talent 🤩

Today, we have the one and only Glenn Rexach and his mesmerizing original, “Remnants”! You can watch the full performance on our channel. Glenn returns to the Monks’ stage next week, Tuesday evening, officially kicking off our summer programming 🌙✨

05/25/2026

Another week, another packed set of shows! 🎷 Tonight, we’re celebrating Memorial Day with and her big band, presented by our friends at !

Following ’s quintet (featured) playing on Wednesday, we’re happy to welcome 2 touring artists! .ripley, who has shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, will be sharing that magic with the Monks stage on Thursday.✨ , who has played internationally and hails from New Orleans, will be leading 2 sets with her quartet on Saturday.

Be sure to stop by the fourth Rich Harney Jazz Festival while you’re at it, celebrating a local jazz legend during a matinee this Sunday.

Hope you can join us for all of the action!

05/22/2026

Thrilled to feature this week as our weekly composer. The NY based trumpeter returns this Memorial Day for a special big band performance, presented by our friend 🎉

Be sure to grab tickets in advance and make this Memorial Day one to remember! You can watch the full performance of “Honey Bear” live on our Youtube channel now.

05/19/2026

Looking for Memorial Day plans next week? We got you covered 😉

Take a walk southside and join us for stellar Big Band! We loved having her back in February for Valentine’s Day, and can’t wait for this special Monday performance 🎺🎶

Presented by our friend

05/18/2026

Andy Langham, featured, showing us how it’s done! 🎹

What an important week it is in jazz history! Following Andy Langham’s quartet on Thursday, we’ll be celebrating Miles Davis’ 100th birthday with the sextet on Friday.

In T-minus one week, we’re also bringing back to the Monks stage for a big band Memorial day celebration. 🥳

Can’t wait to see you there!

05/11/2026

Striding into the new week, hitting those highs! 🎻🔥

We have so many exciting shows to highlight as always! Tomorrow, joins us for a night of music and storytelling. Thursday, , featured, swing by to help us put a midweek pep in our step with their gypsy jazz classics. Finally, touring artists and lead their 11 piece jazz ensemble this Saturday!

Don’t miss any of it 😉

05/08/2026

Real friends invite you on their gig to solo over your tune 🤭🎶

Check out Tito Carrillo x Joel Frahm’s rendition of Joel’s original “Blow Papa Joe”! Live on our channel now.

05/05/2026

Welcome to May at Monks!! We’re keeping busy this spring with another stacked calendar 😉

Stop on by for incredible touring and local talent. We’ll be celebrating Miles Davis’ centennial birthday not just once, but twice this month, so be sure to stop on by for the party!

05/04/2026

We’re keeping things upbeat all week, here at Monks! 🆙🥁

Kicking things off with the “sassy and swingin” Beat Divas, and steamrolling into the weekend with another big Jazz Purveyor run. ’s All Star Texas Big Band will be previewing her upcoming album, “Oracles” on Friday, and 2x Grammy winner flys in from New York on Saturday! will be ending things off with a bang, closing out the week with her solo piano act. 💥

Don’t miss out on any of it!

Address

310 E Saint Elmo Road
Austin, TX
78745

Website

http://monksjazz.com/

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