Adrian G. Ruiz: Trumpeter, Educator

This show will pay homage to the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, featuring:

Zack Varner: Alto Saxophone

Adrian Ruiz: Trumpet

Chris Villanueva: Piano

Aaron Allen: Bass

Joshua Alderete: Drums

$7.00 cover.

21 and over.

A GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum producer, arranger, songwriter, and bandleader, Jason "Spicy G" Goldman is known for his work with Michael Bublé, David Foster, Rod Stewart, Herbie Hancock, Meghan Trainor, and more. He has served as a producer and writer on Bublé’s last four albums, including the 2023 GRAMMY-winning "Higher," and produced and arranged Bublé’s Billboard No. 1 Adult Contemporary hit, "Let It Snow." His work has generated more than 500 million streams worldwide.

Now, Goldman brings that world-class musicality to Texas with his electrifying 11-piece big band for "The American Songbook After Dark," featuring vocal sensation Joie Bianco. Expect bold, high-energy takes on the American Songbook, delivered with classic swing, dazzling musicianship, and modern big band fire.

As a performer and recording artist, Goldman has appeared alongside Wayne Shorter, Terence Blanchard, Queen Latifah, Michael Feinstein, Chris Isaak, and Wayne Newton, bringing the same world-class energy to the stage that has defined his celebrated career.

As always, the kitchen and bar will be open for dinner service!

See you at the show!

A GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum producer, arranger, songwriter, and bandleader, Jason "Spicy G" Goldman is known for his work with Michael Bublé, David Foster, Rod Stewart, Herbie Hancock, Meghan Trainor, and more. He has served as a producer and writer on Bublé’s last four albums, including the 2023 GRAMMY-winning "Higher," and produced and arranged Bublé’s Billboard No. 1 Adult Contemporary hit, "Let It Snow." His work has generated more than 500 million streams worldwide.

Now, Goldman brings that world-class musicality to Texas with his electrifying 11-piece big band for "The American Songbook After Dark," featuring vocal sensation Joie Bianco. Expect bold, high-energy takes on the American Songbook, delivered with classic swing, dazzling musicianship, and modern big band fire.

As a performer and recording artist, Goldman has appeared alongside Wayne Shorter, Terence Blanchard, Queen Latifah, Michael Feinstein, Chris Isaak, and Wayne Newton, bringing the same world-class energy to the stage that has defined his celebrated career.

As always, the kitchen and bar will be open for dinner service!

See you at the show!

After four incredible years at the Pedernales location, Monks Jazz Club has relocated to the Saint Elmo Arts District in South Austin. The Adrian Ruiz Quintet will return to the new location on Friday, July 24th, for two shows.

Dr. Adrian Ruiz is active as a freelance trumpeter, having performed throughout the states of Texas and Iowa. In February 2021, he received a Grammy nomination in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category for Live at the Paramount with the Ruthie Foster Big Band. In June 2021, Ruiz authored a series of Claudio Roditi transcriptions, which are available through Press Music Publishing. Ruiz has performed internationally at the Guatemala, Montreux, North Sea, and Taichung Jazz Festivals. He has shared the stage with the following musical acts: John Clayton, Jon Hendricks, Norah Jones, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, James Moody, Joshua Redman, Maria Schneider, and Clark Terry. In addition to his performance schedule, Ruiz has presented clinics and performances at the Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference, the Iowa Music Educators Association (IMEA), the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) and the Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA) Conventions.

In May 2017, Ruiz made his recording debut as a leader, releasing his first full length album entitled Premiere: A Collection Of Originals. Scott Yanow, acclaimed jazz journalist/historian and author, states the following concerning Premiere: "Adrian Ruiz is an impressive trumpeter who makes his recording debut as a leader on Premiere...In addition to being a fine showcase for the Adrian Ruiz Quintet, Premiere: A Collection Of Originals, is a fun set of creative jazz that is easily recommended." Ruiz received his Bachelor of Music Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Master of Music from Texas State University, and Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Trumpet Performance from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Ruiz is a Featured Artist for Schilke Music Products Inc., in Melrose Park, Illinois.

Adrian Ruiz – Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Seth Carper – Alto and Soprano Saxophones

Daniel Raynaud – Piano

Ryan Hagler – Bass

Daniel Dufour – Drums

Please Note: This is a live-taping, so we'll be enforcing a whisper-policy! Cold bottles of still and sparkling water will be available for purchase, but this event is BYOB. Ice will be available if needed, wine keys and 9oz cups provided!

First Show: Doors at 7:15 PM, Show at 7:30 PM.

Second Show: Doors at 9:15 PM, Show at 9:30 PM.

Nica on 4th is an elegant, postwar-inspired craft cocktail bar paying homage to “The Jazz Baroness” Pannonica de Koenigswarter with timeless drinks and superb live jazz.