Live at Jazz, TX

Series produced by Texas Public Radio

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The culture of South Texas and America's great gift to the world come together as TPR's Nathan Cone and bandleader Doc Watkins host an hour of great music, recorded live at Jazz, TX in San Antonio.

This live music series is recorded live at Jazz, TX at the historic Pearl Brewery in San Antonio. On-stage and backstage interviews offer insight into the music and performers. Music to talk ratio approximately 85/15.

Performers include a mix of South Texas favorites and nationally-known artists like Jane Monheit, Herlin Riley, Kevin Eubanks, and many more. Anchoring the series is Doc Watkins himself, bandleader and club owner, who performs in small group settings as well as with the Doc Watkins Orchestra.


41 Pieces

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Fredrick Sanders
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Dallas-based pianist Fredrick Sanders brought his quartet of piano, bass, drums and trombone in 2019 to Jazz, TX for a set that included original t...

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 58:54
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The Aaron Prado Sextet
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Pianist Aaron Prado shares four of his original tunes, plus covers by Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk, in this 2017 set recorded live at Jazz, TX.

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Red Young
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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The soulful playing of Red Young on Hammond organ will sweep you up on this episode of “Live At Jazz, TX.”

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
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The Dirty River Jazz Band tribute to Jim Cullum
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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San Antonio's Dirty River Jazz Band pays tribute to their mentor, Jim Cullum, who carried the traditional jazz torch for decades before passing awa...

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 58:56
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The Colin Shook Quartet
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Austin-based pianist Colin Shook plays a set at Jazz, TX in San Antonio. Recorded in 2018.

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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Rick Barroso
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Despite being from San Antonio, Rick Barroso is steeped in the sounds of the Mississippi Delta. Dig this hour of blues recorded live at Jazz, TX.

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 58:58
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Gerry Gibbs
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Drummer Gerry Gibbs sits in with the Aaron Prado Sextet at Jazz, TX.

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:57
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Tamir Hendelman Trio
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Tamir Hendelman plays a set of original tunes and standards at Jazz, TX.

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:58
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Doc Watkins Organ Combo
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Doc Watkins, Credit: Nathan Cone
Doc Watkins brings the big B3 sound to Jazz, TX.

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:56
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Devan Jones & the Uptown Stomp
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Devan Jones, Credit: Lori Douthat
Guitarist Devan Jones brings his swinging jump blues sound to Jazz, TX on this week’s program.

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:57
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The Jazz Protagonists
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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The Jazz Protagonists have been making music together in San Antonio since 1990, Their specialty is classic jazz in the tradition of Dave Brubeck, ...

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:58
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Johnny Vidacovich
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Johnny Vidacovich, Credit: Jessica Watkins
New Orleans-based drummer Johnny Vidacovich brings his funky sticks to Jazz, TX.

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:49
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Kevin Eubanks, Set 2
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Kevin Eubanks, Rene Camacho, and Bill Pierce, Credit: Nathan Cone
A second set with Kevin Eubanks finds Doc Watkins sitting in for some blues jams, plus original tunes from Eubanks' solo albums.

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:58
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Kevin Eubanks, Set 1
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Kevin Eubanks at Jazz, TX, Credit: Nathan Cone
Kevin Eubanks and his band tear up Jazz, TX with a face-melting set of fusion, but still have time for the tender "My One and Only Love."

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:50
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Doc Watkins Trio
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Doc Watkins, Credit: David Teran
Club owner Doc Watkins explores the sound of the jazz trio with bandmates Mike Porter and Brandon Guerra.

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:57
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Curtis Calderon
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Curtis Calderon, Credit: Hilmy
Trumpter Curtis Calderon is a San Antonio native who spent a decade as a member of the Four Freshmen. He brings his smooth tone to Jazz, TX in this...

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:49
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Herlin Riley
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Herlin Riley, 2007, Credit: Erik Anestad/Wikimedia
Herlin Riley brings the swinging sounds of New Orleans to Jazz, TX.

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:51
  • Purchases: 5
Jane Monheit
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Jane Monheit serenades Jazz, TX.

  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:54
New West Guitar Group
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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No bass, no drums, no problem as the New West Guitar Group takes the stage at Jazz, TX.

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:56
  • Purchases: 3
The Lineage Trio
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Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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The Lineage Trio take their inspiration from the members’ common love of guitarist Barney Kessel, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Shelley Manne, who...

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  • Added: May 13, 2022
  • Length: 58:49
  • Purchases: 4

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