Margaret Slovak Trio

Coached by mavericks John Abercrombie, Ralph Towner, and Kenny Wheeler, guitarist Margaret Slovak is one of the bright stars in Austin’s galaxy of first-class jazz musicians. The author of 2022’s Ballad for Brad, dedicated to her husband during his cancer battle, Slovak composes music known for deep compassion as much as sublime beauty. She doesn’t often step away from her busy schedule performing for chemotherapy and hospice patients and a monthly Chez Zee gig for an intimate club gig, so this will be a treat. Slovak will be joined at Monks by bassist Chris Maresh and drummer Masumi Jones. – Michael Toland