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Doc's Houston's Upcoming Shows

Doc's Presents: John O'Hurley - "A MAN WITH STANDARDS"

Doc's Presents: John O'Hurley - "A MAN WITH STANDARDS"

Residency

Thu, Oct 15

John O'Hurley sings the Great American Songbook with a 7 piece band behind him. He played J. Peterman on Seinfeld and was the runner-up on the first season of Dancing with the Stars.


"A Man with Standards" runs ninety minutes, built from those songs and the stories from his own career. "I grew up surrounded by the sounds of The Standards," he says, "and in the company of men who had standards of their own."


Our kitchen and bar will be open. Come hungry, the food's as good as the music!

The Music from Cowboy Bebop with the Woody Witt Big Band

The Music from Cowboy Bebop with the Woody Witt Big Band

Residency

Fri, Oct 16

The 18-piece Woody Witt Big Band presents a fully immersive performance of the music from the legendary anime "Cowboy Bebop" at Doc’s Jazz Club. Live big band arrangements will be performed in perfect sync with select scenes from the original series, projected on our 10-foot by 24-foot screen throughout the evening, creating a cinematic concert experience unlike anything Houston has seen or heard before.


The program will showcase arrangements primarily written by Jamie Langan, crafted specifically for an 18-piece jazz orchestra, bringing the explosive energy and stylistic variety of the "Cowboy Bebop" soundtrack to the stage. The concert will also include original big band arrangements of material previously performed as small group charts, along with arrangements that honor and closely reflect the feel and architecture of Yoko Kanno and The Seatbelts’ groundbreaking score.


“Cowboy Bebop is one of the most important intersections between jazz and popular culture,” says saxophonist and bandleader Woody Witt. “Hearing this music live with a full band is already thrilling, pairing it with visuals from the show adds a whole new dimension. It feels like the series jumps off the screen and into the room.”


Our kitchen and bar will be open, serving up chef-crafted dishes and handcrafted cocktails to make your night complete. Come hungry, the food’s as good as the music.


See you at the show!

A Tribute to Buena Vista Social Club with Jose Amador and NATIAO!

A Tribute to Buena Vista Social Club with Jose Amador and NATIAO!

Residency

Sat, Oct 17

Step into the vibrant heart of 1940s Havana and experience the incredible true story that inspired the Oscar-winning 1999 documentary by Wim Wenders, “Buena Vista Social Club.” This is more than a concert. It’s an emotional, exhilarating journey that celebrates resilience, rediscovery, and the unifying power of music. Overflowing with passion, rhythm, and soul, this unforgettable tribute honors Cuban music and one of the most remarkable second acts in musical history. The dance floor will be open all night for dancing! Jose Amador is a Puerto Rico-born musician, percussionist and bandleader, and a passionate advocate for Latin jazz and salsa music. Originally from Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, Amador’s life weaves together rich threads of military service, professional leadership, and artistic expression. Before pursuing his music career full-tilt, he served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer and paratrooper. Amador’s musical ethos can be summed up by his own words: “Jazz is my passion; Salsa is in my Soul.” This fusion of heartfelt expression and rhythmic fire has defined his long-running presence on the Texas music scene. NATIAO is the band through which Amador brings that vision to life. This dynamic ensemble blends Latin jazz sophistication with the infectious drive of salsa, creating music that invites audiences to move and connect. Over the years, NATIAO has become a staple of the Alamo City’s live music scene, with regular appearances at venues like Jazz, TX at Pearl, where their energetic performances continue to draw devoted crowds. Our kitchen and bar will be open, serving up chef-crafted dishes and handcrafted cocktails to make your night complete. Come hungry, the food’s as good as the music! See you at the show!
The Motion Picture Jazz Orchestra Presents: A Celebration of the Disney and Pixar Songbook

The Motion Picture Jazz Orchestra Presents: A Celebration of the Disney and Pixar Songbook

Residency

Tue, Oct 20

Isidoro Ramos leads his nine-piece Motion Picture Jazz Orchestra through Disney and Pixar songs, side by side. The set includes both "Let it Go" and "The Incredibles" theme, as well as "I Wanna Be Like You." The band also plays "You've Got a Friend in Me," "Married Life" from Up and many more. Houston musicians shift from swing to funk to latin inside the same set. Sing along if you want. Nobody will stop you!


Our kitchen and bar will be open. Come hungry, the food's as good as the music.



Raquel Cepeda Septet: Swing Brazil

Raquel Cepeda Septet: Swing Brazil

Residency

Wed, Oct 21

Join Raquel Cepeda as she presents "Swing Brazil”, a journey through Brazilian Bossa Nova and Samba classics with her septet at Doc's.


"Swing Brazil" brings the elegance, rhythm, and romance of Brazil to the heart of Houston. Led by Venezuelan-born vocalist and songwriter Raquel Cepeda, one of Houston’s leading interpreters of Brazilian music, this special evening celebrates bossa nova, traditional samba, and samba-jazz sung in its original language. With a rich, storytelling voice and a deep command of Portuguese, Cepeda brings warmth, nuance, and irresistible rhythm to every song.


Joined by an exceptional ensemble featuring Barry Sames on piano, Thomas Helton on bass, Adriano Santos on drums, Jesus Pacheco on percussion, Ernesto Vega on saxophone, and Stephan Badreau on guitar, Cepeda presents beloved works including Jobim’s "Águas de Março," Barroso’s "Aquarela do Brasil," Menescal’s "Rio," Lobo’s "Tristeza," and Jorge Aragão’s "Vou Festejar." Elegant, vibrant, and deeply musical, this is a night of swaying bossa nova, driving samba, and sophisticated samba-jazz led by a singer who connects across languages, cultures, and rhythms.


Our kitchen and bar will be open, serving up chef-crafted dishes and handcrafted cocktails to make your night complete. Come hungry, the food’s as good as the music!