Doc Watkins (born Brent Watkins; June 11, 1981) is a pianist and singer based in San Antonio, TX. He is the creator and co-host of the weekly radio program Live at Jazz, TX, which is syndicated through Texas Public Radio.[1][2] Currently in its third season, Live at Jazz, TX has featured interviews and performances by notable artists such as Kenny Garrett, Jane Monheit, Kevin Eubanks, and Marcia Ball.[3]
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| Born | June 11, 1981 |
| Genres | Jazz, Texas Swing |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Website | docwatkins |
Watkins is the owner and founder of Jazz, TX,[4][5] a restaurant and performance venue located in the Historic Pearl Brewery Complex in San Antonio, TX.[6] He performs there weekly with his Orchestra.
Watkins was born and raised in Oregon and moved to Austin, TX in 2003, where he earned a master's degree and PhD in music from the University of Texas.[7] In 2006 he relocated to San Antonio and began performing regularly at local venues on the San Antonio Riverwalk.[8] In January 2014, he performed with his Jazz Trio at New York City's Carnegie Hall.[9] In 2016, Watkins opened his own venue, Jazz, TX[10], where he performs regularly with his band.
In 2020, Watkins hosted and co-produced The Doc Watkins Show, a live stream television program that ran for 45 episodes during the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] The show featured Watkins and his band, with remote guest appearances from Kevin Eubanks, Jane Monheit, Alan Havey, Brent Barry, Champian Fulton, Jerry Weldon, Mayor Ron Nirenberg and others. The show was awarded "Best Live Stream Experience[12]" by San Antonio Magazine in 2021.
Watkins has performed with Herlin Riley, Kevin Eubanks, Butch Miles, Jim Cullum, Ephraim Owens, Stan Mark, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr, Bijon Watson, Leon Hughes, and Renee Olstead. He currently resides in San Antonio, TX with his wife Jessica and their four children.
Discography edit
Albums edit
- 2005 – The Classical Concert
- 2011 – Live from Bohanan's
- 2014 – The Outlaw
- 2015 – A Willie Nelson Tribute
- 2015 – Swinging from San Antonio
- 2015 – Doc Watkins and his Orchestra (EP)
- 2017 – Jazz, TX
- 2018 – Christmas in Jazz, TX
- 2019 – Songs of 2019
- 2022 – The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas
References edit
- ^ "Live at Jazz, TX".
- ^ Courtney, James. "Jazz, TX Teams with TPR for New Series "Live from Jazz, TX"". San Antonio Current. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ "Live At Jazz, TX". www.tpr.org. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
- ^ "Doc Watkins Gives a Sneak Peek of Jazz, TX". Rivard Report. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ "Year's most anticipated live music venue opens at the Pearl". San Antonio Express-News. 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ "Just a Taste: Music with a menu at Jazz, TX in The Pearl". San Antonio Express-News. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ "The Hidden Gem of the Pearl: How Jazz TX Is Changing SA Nightlife". www.kwsanantonio.com. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ "Brent Watkins Keeps the Talent as Happy as the Customers". Rivard Report. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ "The Brent Watkins Trio at the Empire". San Antonio Express-News. 2013-06-05. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
- ^ "Jazz TX | Fine Jazz – Serious Food". jazztx.com. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ Martin, Deborah (2021-02-09). "Doc Watkins is live again and selling out at Jazz, TX at The Pearl". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ "Best of the City 2021: Culture". San Antonio Magazine. 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
