Doc Watkins

Doc Watkins
Background information
Born (1981-06-11) June 11, 1981
Genres Jazz, Texas Swing
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Pianist
  • Composer
  • Producer
  • Band leader
  • Radio Host
Instruments Vocals, piano
Website docwatkins.com

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] He is the owner and founder of Jazz, TX[3] [4], a restaurant and performance venue located in the Historic Pearl Brewery Complex in San Antonio, TX.[5]

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[6]. In 2006 he relocated to San Antonio and began performing regularly at local venues on the San Antonio Riverwalk[7]. In January 2014, he performed with his Jazz Trio at New York City's Carnegie Hall[8]. In 2016, Watkins opened his own venue, Jazz, TX[9], where he performs regularly with his band.

Watkins has performed with Herlin Riley, 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

Albums

  • 2005 – The Classical Concert
  • 2014 – The Outlaw
  • 2015 – A Willie Nelson Tribute
  • 2015 – Swinging from San Antonio
  • 2015 – Doc Watkins and his Orchestra (EP)
  • 2017 – Jazz, TX

References

  1. ↑ http://tpr.org/programs/live-jazz-tx
  2. ↑ Courtney, James. "Jazz, TX Teams with TPR for New Series "Live from Jazz, TX"". San Antonio Current. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  3. ↑ "Doc Watkins Gives a Sneak Peek of Jazz, TX". Rivard Report. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  4. ↑ "Year's most anticipated live music venue opens at the Pearl". San Antonio Express-News. 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  5. ↑ "Just a Taste: Music with a menu at Jazz, TX in The Pearl". San Antonio Express-News. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  6. ↑ "The Hidden Gem of the Pearl: How Jazz TX Is Changing SA Nightlife". www.kwsanantonio.com. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  7. ↑ "Brent Watkins Keeps the Talent as Happy as the Customers". Rivard Report. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  8. ↑ "The Brent Watkins Trio at the Empire". San Antonio Express-News. 2013-06-05. Retrieved 2018-07-12.
  9. ↑ "Jazz TX | Fine Jazz – Serious Food". jazztx.com. Retrieved 2018-07-05.

Official Website

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