Austin Live Jazz Meetup

Come join Austin Jazz Society as they continue their Jazz in Georgetown series. Set in the historic 1st Presbyterian Church one block off the picturesque town square, this venue features an excellent Steinway piano and very comfortable seats. This month will showcase the Sean Giddings Trio.

THE SEAN GIDDINGS TRIO
- Sean Giddings - Piano / Guitar
- Sam Pankey - Bass
- Daniel Dufour - Drums

About Sean Giddings
Sean Giddings is a pianist, guitarist, composer, and record producer. Born and raised in Kansas City, Sean now resides in Austin, Texas. He currently tours with both Christopher Cross and Pat Green. He has also toured and performed with Eric Johnson, Alejandro Escovedo, Cory Morrow, Wade Bowen, Mary Wilson, and the BoDeans. As a studio musician, Sean has been on recordings with Tanya Tucker, Kris Kristofferson, Houndmouth, Brad Cook, Donald Fagen, John Forté, Josh Abbott, and Whiskey Myers.

Sean's piano playing can be heard on Daniel Hart's film score for "The Old Man and the Gun" starring Robert Redford. Sean wrote and produced Pat Green's 2019 single "Leaving My Leaving." Sean's debut jazz album "Red Willow" was released in 2021 on the Seattle-based label Origin Records. Sean composed, produced, mixed, and mastered the album from his home studio, Red Willow Studios. Sean endorses Nord keyboards and JH Audio in-ear monitors.

Come join Austin Jazz Society as they continue the finest and longest jazz series in Austin. This series always features Austin's top jazz artists and acts. Set in the comfortable gathering spot of the Chez Zee Gallery, this venue offers on-site parking, a possible brunch before the show and a bar. This month vibraphonist Carolyn Trowbridge brings her quintet to the Gallery.

THE CAROL TROWBRIDGE QUINTET
- Carolyn Trowbridge - Vibraphone and Marimba
- Bryan Sunderman - Guitar
- Mario Castellanos - Bass
- Andy Beaudoin - Drums
- Alex Coke - Flute

About Carolyn Trowbridge

Vibraphonist and multi-instrumentalist Carolyn Trowbridge is a vibrant force in Austin’s music scene—as a performer, studio musician, composer, and educator. Hailed by the Austin Chronicle as a “vibraphone sorceress,” she moves fluidly across genres, performing with rock bands, Afrobeat ensembles, avant-garde jazz groups, mainstream vocalists, and classical ensembles.

From the US to Australia, her dynamic resume includes collaborations with Grammy-nominated Black Pumas, Adrian Quesada, Curtis Harding, Graham Reynolds, studio sessions with Stephen Perkins and Mike Portnoy; an appearance with the Grammy-winning choir Conspirare for a PBS special; and an ACL Live performance opening for Snoop Dogg.

Locally, she performs regularly with groups such as the Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet, The Azmaris, Star Parks, Stop Motion Orchestra, her own ensemble and more.

A frequent featured artist and longtime educator, Trowbridge has delivered masterclasses across the U.S. and leads and composes for her own neo-exotica inspired quintet. Originally from Alexandria, VA, she grew up overseas in Gabon, the Czech Republic, and Norway before earning music degrees in Percussion Performance from James Madison University and The University of Texas at Austin. Her versatility, creativity, and expressive approach to the vibraphone continue to make her one of Austin’s most in-demand artists.