Eli Menezes Quartet
Experience the smooth vibes of the Eli Menezes Quartet in an intimate live taping at Monks Jazz Club! Eli Menezes on guitar leads this stellar lineup with Sam Howden on trumpet, Matt Weatherly on bass, and JJ Johnson on drums.
This Brazilian guitar wizard, now Austin-based, started jamming at age 12 in Rio and has rocked stages worldwide with stars like Lauryn Hill, Richard Bona, and local faves like David Grissom and FORQ. It's a whisper-quiet listening room—perfect for soaking in every note!
- Doors at 7:45pm, show kicks off at 8pm
- BYOB (ice, wine keys, cups provided; water for sale)
- 22 free parking spots first-come, first-served
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.