AJW Live at Graham Elementary, 10.26.2012. From left: Masumi Jones, Michael Stevens, Shawnda Birch, Michael Melinger, Mike Piccione. At keyboard (hidden from view): Floyd Domino.
Did You Know…
The Austin Jazz Workshop can save you money on your taxes?
Charitable donations of stocks and mutual funds can be made directly to the Austin Jazz Workshop, thereby avoiding capital gains tax. Help out a good cause and lower your tax burden at the same time! For more information, contact Michael Melinger at 512-899-2262 or ausjazz@gmail.com.
Jazz Talent of Today and Tomorrow (JATA) is a series of showcases featuring talented young people performing with members of the Austin Jazz Workshop in an impromptu jam session setting. The new home for this exciting program is Threadgill’s Restaurant, 6416 N. Lamar Boulevard, on the third Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visit the ‘SHOWS’ tab or scroll down to view calendar dates, and plan to join us for down-home cookin’ in the kitchen and on the bandstand!
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AJW Trio (from left: Glenn Rexach on guitar, Michael Melinger on soprano sax, Michael Stevens on bass) performs for a young listener at Austin Bergstrom Airport’s Winter Festival, 12.21.2011.
So Long to Henry Mancini: The Panther Prowls!
The Austin Jazz Workshop’s Nineteenth Season wrapped up on May 31st, 2013, with a tribute to the great American composer of television and film Henry Mancini. Vocalists Dianne Donovan, Larisa Montanaro, and Shawnda Birch joined the AJW, backed by James Polk, Floyd Domino, Michael Stevens, Glenn Rexach, Jimmy Shortell, Mike Piccione, Rob Kazenel, Masumi Jones, and Michael Melinger. Children got into the Mancini spirit by playing Duck, Duck, Panther and clapping along to the Peter Gunn Theme.
Performing some Miles for Batboy and pal, Texas Community Music Festival, 4/21/2012.
AJW in the Community
Part of our mission is to collaborate with other nonprofit groups on public events.
The Austin Jazz Workshop offers reduced rates to nonprofit agencies in the Austin area for your benefits, fundraisers, and special events. It’s cheaper than you think to have top professionals provide live music for your organization! Contact us for a quote at (512) 899-2262.
Here are some recent and upcoming events for 2012-13:
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar September 16th, 2012 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Downtown Taylor Celebration October 6th, 2012 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
AJW Mancini Fundraiser at Trento October 10th, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar October 21st, 2012 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar November 18th, 2012 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
City of Austin Fun Fest November 18th, 2012 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar December 16th, 2012 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Austin Bergstrom Winter Festival December 19th, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
New Years Eve @ Trento December 31st, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Wells Fargo Conference @ Hyatt Hotel January 16th, noon
The Summitt @ Westlake January 17th 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar January 20th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar February 17th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar March 17th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
TX Community Music Festival April 20th, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Central Market N. Lamar
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar April 21st 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunset Valley ArtFest April 27th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Toney Burger Center
Austin ISD Jazz & Pops Concert May 5th, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at Central Market N. Lamar
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar May 19th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar June 16th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Austin Wall Celebration June 18th 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar July 21st 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
JATA @ Threadgill’s North Lamar August 18th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.