Renowned San Antonio musician Brent “Doc” Watkins recently announced the opening date for Jazz, TX, a new music venue located at the Pearl.  Officially opening to the public on Tuesday August 23 it will focus on jazz, blues, big band, Texas swing, salsa, conjunto and Americana.  There will be a week-long celebration from Tuesday August 23 through Saturday August 27 featuring music by Doc Watkins and his orchestra.  Tickets for this special opening week celebration are $50 per person and can be purchased online  Since space is limited, interested patrons are encouraged to buy tickets early.  (Jazz, TX, 2016)

Doc Watkins is a local pianist, organist, band leader and composer from San Antonio.  He is well known in the local live music scene and his musical repertoire ranges from soulful ballads to hard swinging Jazz standards.  As San Antonio’s live music scene continues to grow, he is at the forefront of this growth.  Now comes Jazz, TX, a 3,500 square foot venue located in the basement of the original Bottling Department at Pearl.  It combines the feel of an upscale jazz club with the grit of a traditional Texas dancehall.  The atmosphere will range from dancing and cocktails on some nights to a more intimate listening experience on others.  The hours for opening week will be Tuesday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Starting on August 30, the venue’s hours will be Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., and Friday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Aside from the music guests will be able to enjoy a “San Antonian” soul food menu.  This will include items like Brisket Tacos, Chilaquiles and The King Cowboy, a country fried pork chop served with creamed mustard greens, apple and tomato.  The cocktail menu includes drinks like the El Maestro with tequila, sweet vermouth and ancho-infused Campari as well as The Ensemble, made with bourbon, fresh basil, brown sugar, angostura and peach bitters.  General Manager Jake Corney oversees Jazz, Tx and its cocktail program while the kitchen is led by local chef Lorenzo Morales, who has worked with Arcade Midtown Kitchen, the Last Word and Old Main Association.