Doc Watkins Archives - San Antonio Report

‘Jazz, TX’: A memoir about the birth and rise of the state’s premier jazz club

by Ken Rodriguez August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Ten years after opening Jazz, TX, founder Brent “Doc” Watkins has published a memoir to mark the anniversary.

Live Like a Local

Jazz, TX evolves into elite destination for music and food

by Ken Rodriguez October 1, 2025October 2, 2025

Doc Watkins and his Big Band are set to entertain troops during a 9 minute show on Veterans Day.

‘Salute To Troops’ event will honor service members on Veterans Day

by Nicholas Frank September 13, 2022September 15, 2022

The Pearl Stable held a full house for the Mayoral Town Hall.

PechaKucha Vol. 25 Heading to the Pearl Stable

by Hanna Oberhofer February 22, 2017February 22, 2017

Summer Dance Hall Series with Doc Watkins at the Pearl Stable draws large crowds. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

WATCH: Pearl Kicks Off Third Annual Summer Dance Hall Series

by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone July 10, 2016July 9, 2016

The Children's Choir of San Antonio will be performing "Live at the Copa Havana" at the Tobin Center on Tuesday Feb. at 7:30 p.m. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

“Live at the Copa Havana” Brings Latin-American Jazz to San Antonio

by Camille Garcia February 7, 2016June 26, 2017

San Antonio Police Officer Cummins overlooks the crowd of SACC guests. Photo by Scott Ball.

Cocktail Conference 2016: A Stroll on Houston Street

by Lea Thompson January 17, 2016October 7, 2016

Arts & Culture, Uncategorized

Jazz, TX: ‘A Big Band Christmas’ at the Pearl

by Rachel Chaney December 11, 2015January 31, 2020

Arts & Culture, Lifestyle

Doc Watkins Delights with Double Album Delivery

by Adam Tutor August 15, 2015June 26, 2017

South Texas Jazz drummer Brandon Guerra (left) and bassist Brandon “Daddy Long Legs” Revis perform at the Esquire Tavern. Photo by Kody Melton.

Kicking Off National Beer Week With Doc Watkins

by Adam Tutor October 7, 2014January 31, 2020