Join us for Midweek @ Monks, a bi-weekly partnership with the Austin Jazz Society, featuring Leo Gauna’s “The Hubtones.” We'll be using minimal amplification and enforcing our whisper policy to ensure guests and livestream viewers can enjoy the acoustic concert to its fullest potential!

Get your Tickets at monks-jazz.turntabletickets.com/#/shows/368?date=2023-02-08

Watch the Stream in UHD at youtu.be/I3KWQVPjsHs

Leo Gauna - Trombone

Gene Centeno - Sax

Liam Lord - Trumpet

Ryan Davis - Piano

Josh Lowe - Bass

Aaron Easley - Drums

Rene Gonzalez - Congas/Vibes

Trombonist, musician and educator Leo Gauna draws inspiration from a vast array of deep and powerful musical currents. A skilled trombonist and arranger, Gauna spent several years working with Latin funk groups Grupo Fantasma and Brownout. He has performed with Prince, Shelia E, and Maceo Parker. And he appears regularly as an in-demand brass player in jazz ensembles throughout the Live Music Capital of the World.

Leo Gauna conceived of The Hubtones as a special project to celebrate some of his favorite jazz artists, including Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, and The Jazz Messengers. The vibe of the group is bluesy and soulful—the kind of jazz tunes that make you snap your fingers and move your hips. 

———

Make a donation to be recognized:

Supporter Level: Donate $40 or more, and we'll mention your name as a Supporter of the "AJS Presents: Midweek @ Monks" series, as part of the mission to creating more sustaining performance opportunities for Austin jazz musicians!

Sponsor Level: Donate $100 or more, you’ll be recognized as a Sponsor of the "AJS Presents: Midweek @ Monks" series.