Big Band Nights at Jazz, TX
Doc Watkins and His Orchestra
Sat, May 20, 2023 - Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Doc Watkins opened Jazz, TX in 2016, and the pianist still fronts his own 10-piece Orchestra on its stage. They play the songs of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. When a night calls for it, the dance floor is open.
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Doc Watkins and His Orchestra
Sat, Nov 21
Doc Watkins opened Jazz, TX in 2016, and his Orchestra has been part of the club ever since. Doc plays piano and leads his 11-piece band. They play classic big band music: Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and a long list more. Each show is a 90-minute concert in the basement of the Pearl Brewery's Bottling Department.
Pick your night. On select nights the dance floor is open, and the show name says so. Other nights, stay at your table and listen. The Orchestra also backs singers, from John O'Hurley to Wyatt Michael. And every December it plays Christmas in Jazz, TX, a tradition since 2016 with its own page.
About Jazz TX
Jazz, TX is San Antonio's home for live jazz, tucked into the basement of the historic Pearl Brewery's Bottling Department. Founded in 2016 by bandleader and pianist Doc Watkins, the club picked up the torch of the city's great jazz rooms and quickly became its premier destination for live music. Seven nights of shows span jazz, blues, big band, Texas swing, salsa, and Latin jazz — from Doc Watkins and his ten-piece orchestra to world-class touring artists like Kevin Eubanks, Bill Charlap, and John Pizzarelli. Every show is an intimate, 90-minute ticketed concert. Come early for South Texas cuisine, craft cocktails, wine, and beer, and stay for the music. At Jazz, TX, the night is a celebration shared between the audience and the band. 312 Pearl Parkway, Building 6, Suite 6001, San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 332-9386 Tuesday–Thursday 6–10 PM · Friday–Saturday 6 PM–midnight · occasional Sunday special shows