Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert for Centerpeace!
8pm In-Person Tickets at tickets.monksjazz.com/shows/2803/?date=2024-05-01
Livestream Tickets at livestream.monksjazz.com/shows/2940/?date=2024-05-01
Scotty McIntosh - Saxophone
Randy Zimmerman - Trombone
Morris Nelms - Piano
Marcus Graf - Trumpet
Aaron Allen - Double Bass
Terrance McDaniel - Drums
Centerpeace, a jazz sextet, performs the original compositions and arrangements of Dr. James Polk, the true Godfather of Austin's Jazz scene who made his mark on this town before most of the local jazz artists were born. His music continues to set the standard for Austin jazz at its best!
Dr. James Polk, a true icon of the Austin jazz scene, stands as a towering figure whose musical legacy continues to shape the city's vibrant musical landscape. As the leader of Centerpeace, a dynamic jazz sextet, Polk showcases his extraordinary talents as a pianist, organist, educator, composer, arranger, and band leader, captivating audiences with his original compositions and arrangements.
Dr. Polk's departure left quite a significant impact on the band and its future. With Morris Nelms stepping in on piano, it's likely that the group will continue to honor Dr. Polk's legacy while also exploring new musical directions. Having over eight hundred of Dr. Polk's original charts is quite the treasure trove for the band to draw upon for future performances. It's heartening to see that even with changes in personnel, the spirit of the music lives on.
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Make a donation to be recognized:
Supporter Level: Donate $50 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.
Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided! 22 free parking spaces onsite are first-come-first-serve. Doors at 7:45pm, Show at 8pm.
