Palma/Carrol Quartet

Live taping and listening-room concert featuring the Palma/Carrol Quartet — an evening of bebop and swinging standards with new music and spirited improvisation. The quartet brings together pianist Michael Palma, saxophonist Shelley Carrol, bassist James Suter, and drummer Daniel DuFour in an intimate set at Monks Jazz.

About the music: Expect a mix of original compositions and reimagined standards, rooted in Texas tenor lineage and sophisticated melodic phrasing. The show is described as a home-for-the-holidays style listening session with high-energy moments and nuanced interplay.

Artist notes: Shelley Carrol is a longtime collaborator in Texas jazz circles with credits alongside artists and ensembles including Sheryl Crow, the Count Basie Orchestra, Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson, Roger Waters, and Gary Clark Jr. Michael Palma is a local pianist and bandleader with deep ties to the scene. For tickets and full event details, see the promoter’s listing: Tickets & info.