Adrian Ruiz Quintet
Experience the sensational Adrian Ruiz Quintet in an intimate live taping at Monks Jazz Club! Led by Grammy-nominated trumpeter Dr. Adrian Ruiz on trumpet and flugelhorn, this powerhouse group features Seth Carper on alto and soprano saxophones, Collin Shook on piano, Aaron Allen on bass, and Gerry Gibbs on drums.
Ruiz brings star power with performances alongside jazz legends like Norah Jones, Joshua Redman, and Clark Terry, plus international festival stages from Montreux to Taichung. His debut album Premiere: A Collection Of Originals earned rave reviews as a fun showcase of creative jazz.
Catch two shows: doors at 7:45pm for 8pm set, and 9:45pm for 10pm. It's a whisper-quiet listening room—BYOB with ice, cups, and wine keys provided, plus cold water for sale. Pure jazz magic awaits!
- Grammy nod for blues album with Ruthie Foster Big Band
- UT Austin jazz doctorate holder and Schilke artist
- Clinics at major jazz educator conferences
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.