Austin Jazz Society Presents:midweek @ Monks - The Jerry Espinoza Quintet at Monks Jazz Club

Born and raised in Laredo Texas, Jerry Espinoza has been playing saxophone since the age of 12. At 14 years old, he started gigging professionally at local churches and other venues / events around town. Mr. Espinoza holds a bachelor's degree in music performance (classical saxophone), a master's degree in jazz studies and currently working on his Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies (DMA) at the University of Austin Texas.

He has performed alongside jazz greats Gerry Gibbs, Butch Miles, Jeff Tain Watts, Dave Weckl, Andre Hayward, Andy Langham, Audra Menconi, Terrance Blanchard, Terrell Stafford, Knower, Pete Rodriguez and Ralph Bowen just to name a few...

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Born and raised in Laredo Texas, Jerry Espinoza has been playing saxophone since the age of 12. At 14 years old, he started gigging professionally at local churches and other venues / events around town. Mr. Espinoza holds a bachelor's degree in music performance (classical saxophone), a master's degree in jazz studies and currently working on his Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies (DMA) at the University of Austin Texas.

He has performed alongside jazz greats Gerry Gibbs, Butch Miles, Jeff Tain Watts, Dave Weckl, Andre Hayward, Andy Langham, Audra Menconi, Terrance Blanchard, Terrell Stafford, Knower, Pete Rodriguez and Ralph Bowen just to name a few. In 2023, he appeared on Gerry Gibbs most recent album “Family “ where he is a featured saxophonist. Currently , Mr. Espinoza is a professional, top call musician around the Austin, San Antonio, and even Houston / DFW area, where he covers all kinds of genres from jazz, pop to salsa music.

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