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Doc Watkins

b. 1981

American pianist

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About Doc Watkins

Born 1981. Doc Watkins is an American pianist.

Brent "Doc" Watkins (born June 11, 1981) is an American pianist and singer based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the owner and founder of Jazz, TX, a restaurant and performance venue located in the Historic Pearl Brewery Complex in San Antonio. He performs there regularly with his Orchestra. In 2024, Watkins announced he would be opening a new jazz club called Doc's in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston at the former Historic Tower Theatre . He is the co-creator and co-host of the radio program Live at Jazz, TX, which is syndicated through Texas Public Radio. Live at Jazz, TX has featured interviews and performances by notable artists such as Kenny Garrett, Jane Monheit, Kevin Eubanks, and Marcia Ball.

Watkins was born and raised in Oregon and moved to Austin, Texas in 2003, where he earned a master's degree and PhD in music from the University of Texas. In 2006 he relocated to San Antonio and began performing regularly at local venues on the San Antonio Riverwalk. In January 2014, he performed with his Jazz Trio at New York City's Carnegie Hall. In 2016, Watkins opened his own venue, Jazz, TX , 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. 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 " 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 with his wife Jessica and their four children.

Discography

Albums

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Doc Watkins?

American pianist

When was Doc Watkins born?

Doc Watkins was born on 11 June 1981 in Oregon.

What is Doc Watkins's occupation?

Doc Watkins is a pianist.

What nationality is Doc Watkins?

Doc Watkins is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doc Watkins

· Wikidata: Q56222167

· DBpedia: Doc Watkins

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