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For our first of three concerts in September, Dr. Adrian Ruiz will be showcasing his quintet, featuring deep cuts from the '50's & '60's Blue Note Records catalogue, as well as original compositions from his 2017 album, Premiere: A Collection of Originals.

www.adriangruizmusic.com

Dr. Ruiz is active as a freelance trumpeter, performing regularly throughout the state of Texas. He has performed internationally at the Montreux, North Sea, and Taichung Jazz Festivals.

He has shared the stage with many acts, including: John Clayton, Richie Cole, Kirk Covington, Gerry Gibbs, Terry Gibbs, Al Grey, Andre Hayward, Doug Lawrence, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jason Marsalis, Johnny Mathis, Buddy Miles, Butch Miles, James Moody, Eddie Palmieri, Bernadette Peters, Graham Reynolds, Joan Rivers, Joshua Redman, Maria Schneider, The Temptations, Clark Terry, etc...

Formerly the Director of Jazz Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio, Adrian is currently the Director of Jazz Bands at St. Stephen's Episcopal School. Adrian 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.
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All Ages | $15
Open Seating
Doors @ 8pm
2 Sets @ 8:30 and 10pm

Adrian Ruiz - Trumpet
Russell Haight - Saxophones
Collin Shook- Piano
Sam Pankey - Double Bass
Daniel Dufour - Drums

Fresh and classic vinyl spinning before, between, and after sets by Violet Sound

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Beer and wine are available at the Revival counter, as well as kombucha, espresso, tea, and more.

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Featuring a 5'7" 1946 Knabe grand piano, handmade furniture, craft cocktails, and a strict whisper-policy, Monks began as a jazz listening room in an East Austin warehouse in September of 2016.

Continuing as a pop-up event series, unconventional performance spaces are paired with world-class musicians to create unique and exceptional experiences.

There are plenty of venues to have a conversation across a table, but Monks is not that place! Out of respect to our audiences and the musicians, we enforce a strict whisper-policy during performances.