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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Doc Watkins Organ Combo 2
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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This set recorded live at Jazz, TX features club owner Doc Watkins fronting a combo on organ, with guitar, bass, sax and drums.

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  • Added: Oct 17, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
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Ruben V Brings the Blues
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Corpus Christi native Ruben V shares some of his original tunes and fiery guitar skills at Jazz, TX.

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  • Added: Aug 28, 2023
  • Length: 59:00
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Steve Soares Swings at Jazz, TX
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Pianist Steve Soares leads his trio through seven soulful tunes in this set recorded in July, 2023 at Jazz, TX in San Antonio.

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  • Added: Aug 11, 2023
  • Length: 58:52
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A double-necked guitar duo!
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Duo guitarists Jean-Philippe Rominger and Terry Hankins are joined by bassist Brandon Rivas and drummer Kevin Hess.

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  • Added: Jul 07, 2023
  • Length: 58:57
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90s Rock Nite! With Aaron Prado
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Get out your flannel for this set featuring jazz arrangements of songs by Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, and more.

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  • Added: Jun 14, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
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Mark Little Pays Tribute to Bill Evans
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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This set, recorded in 2023, features Texas pianist Mark Little paying tribute to Bill Evans with tunes like "Time Remembered" and "Blue in Green."

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  • Added: Apr 18, 2023
  • Length: 58:57
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The Doc Watkins Orchestra (Western) Swings
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Meg Bodi at Jazz, TX, Credit: Nathan Cone
This set, featuring the Doc Watkins Orchestra, features several tunes from the C&W songbook, including music by Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Waylon Je...

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  • Added: Mar 01, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
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Kevin Eubanks: Montgomery, Gershwin, and Monk
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Kevin Eubanks at Jazz, TX, Credit: Nathan Cone
In this set, Kevin Eubanks and his band share some of the tunes that have influenced his own playing, including Wes Montgomery's "Four On Six."

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  • Added: Jan 10, 2023
  • Length: 58:58
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Christmastime at Jazz, TX
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Enjoy an evening of holiday classics featuring Doc Watkins and his Orchestra, with special guest Meg Bodi.

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  • Added: Dec 08, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
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Rotem Sivan
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Guitarist Rotem Sivan has been called "a remarkable talent and a welcome new voice on the scene." (Downbeat Magazine) Enjoy this set recorded live ...

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  • Added: Sep 05, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
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Aaron Prado Sextet, Set 2
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Aaron Prado, Credit: Hilmy
Enjoy this second set with the Aaron Prado Sextet, featuring music by Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, and more.

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  • Added: Sep 01, 2022
  • Length: 58:55
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A Tribute to Dave Brubeck
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Barry Brake, piano, Credit: Alejandra Sol Casas
The Jazz Protagonists pay tribute to the music of Dave Brubeck with performances of classic cuts from "Time Out" as well as some rarities.

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  • Added: Aug 26, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
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A second set with Kenny Garrett
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Kenny Garrett, Credit: Nathan Cone
In this second set of music from the Kenny Garrett Quintet's stint at Jazz TX, the band performs five of Garrett's original tunes, plus the old sta...

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  • Added: Jul 25, 2022
  • Length: 58:58
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Kenny Garrett
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Kenny Garrett, Credit: Nathan Cone
Kenny Garrett brings his groove-influenced bop sound to Jazz, TX for this set recorded in June, 2019.

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
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Marcia Ball
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Pianist Marcia Ball brings her bluesy, Louisiana and Southeast Texas sound to Jazz, TX for a rollicking set featuring songs from her album "Shine B...

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  • Added: Jul 18, 2022
  • Length: 58:01
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The Music of Walt Disney
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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This live set, recorded live on 6/30/22, pays tribute to classic Walt Disney Pictures melodies from films like "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," "...

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  • Added: Jul 13, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Sammy Miller & the Congregation
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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Sammy Miller brings wit and humor to the bandstand with his band, The Congregation, in this Jazz, TX set recorded in 2019.

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 3
Johnny Vidacovich, Late Night Set
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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This late night set from 2019 features dummer Johnny Vidacovich jamming with Doc Watkins and friends on the sounds of New Orleans.

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
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Jose Amador & NATIAO Latin Jazz
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
Caption: Jose Amador, Credit: Hilmy
You’ll be moving in your seat as you listen to this episode of “Live At Jazz, TX” as NATIAO Latin Jazz brings a bucket full of salsa, cumbia, and a...

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 58:55
  • Purchases: 2
Ben Flocks
From: Texas Public Radio
Series: Live at Jazz, TX
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In this episode of "Live at Jazz, TX," saxophonist Ben Flocks shares music from "Mask of the Muse," a concept album that takes you behind the curta...

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  • Added: May 16, 2022
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3

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