Mara Kaye feat. Mike Sailors
Experience an unforgettable evening with powerhouse vocalist Mara Kaye featuring trumpet maestro Mike Sailors at Monks Jazz Club! This live taping and intimate listening-room concert showcases Mara's smoky swagger blending vintage jazz, blues, and beyond, backed by stellar talents on piano, bass, and drums.
Mara Kaye, Brooklyn-bred and praised as "one of New York's great gifts to the world," delivers a voice like "Louis Armstrong's trumpet at a rent party." She's lit up stages from Jazz at Lincoln Center to The Green Mill, collaborated with blues legends like Joe Bonamassa, and featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Mike Sailors, Professor of Jazz Trumpet at UT Austin, brings global flair from Blue Note gigs worldwide, Broadway, and his own Nonet. Catch two shows: doors at 7:45pm for 8pm set, and 9:45pm for 10pm. It's a whisper-quiet vibe for the taping—BYOB with ice, water, and cups provided!
- Lineup: Mara Kaye (vocals), Mike Sailors (trumpet), Ross Margitza (piano), Ryan Hagler (bass), Daniel Dufour (drums)
- Perfect for jazz lovers craving raw, timeless energy
- Intimate Austin jazz scene at its finest
The Venue
Monks Jazz Club is a vibrant haven for jazz lovers in Austin, celebrating the spirit of improvisation, creativity, and community. Born as a pop-up listening room, this club has blossomed into a state-of-the-art audio and video recording studio and event space, curating mesmerizing concerts by some of the finest jazz musicians in the region.
The club’s founder, jazz pianist Collin Shook, set out to foster an intimate and casual alternative to loud bars and costly halls. Today, Monks Jazz Club offers a listening-room experience where audiences can fully appreciate the artistry of live jazz and enjoy high-quality video and audio tapings from each performance.
- Features an intimate setting perfect for dedicated listening
- Regularly hosts top local and touring jazz artists
- Welcomes fans of all ages
- BYOB events for a relaxed, community feel
- Live and livestreamed concert tapings with exceptional production quality
- Recognized as “Best Virtual Listening Room” by local jazz enthusiasts
- Convenient onsite parking options and friendly staff
Monks Jazz Club is a must-visit Austin destination for anyone who wants to experience live jazz in its purest form.