JCTX Jazz & Art Festival
October 18, 2025
Memorial Park - 105 E. Main Street, Johnson City, TXJohn Mills TIMES TEN to headline JCTX Jazz & Art Festival!
 John Mills TIMES TEN (10-Piece Fusion Jazz)Powerhouse Compositions by John Mills - 8 p.m. TIMES TEN, Austin’s iconic 10-piece fusion jazz ensemble led by saxophonist and composer Dr. John Mills is celebrating their 16th year together with their new vinyl release…“The Years Roll By”. This powerhouse group brings Mills' original compositions to life with intricate arrangements and dynamic performances, featuring a lineup of exceptional jazz talents. Clip: |
 
RIQUE PANTOJA Quartet - 6:30 p.m. Rique Pantoja is a multi-talented composer, arranger, songwriter, singer, and jazz pianist hailing from Rio de Janeiro. Rique's journey began when he moved to Boston to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. He then traveled to Paris to work with legendary American jazz trumpeter Chet Baker before returning to Brazil, where he quickly gained acceptance among notable artists in the Brazilian music scene including Milton Nascimento. He was one of the founding members of the highly successful Cama de Gato ("Cat's Cradle”), remaining one of the outstanding Brazilian jazz groups to date. Rique has worked with many heavyweights in the international musical scene, including Santana, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Ernie Watts, Lee Ritenour, Airto & Flora Purim, Alex Acuña, Don Grusin, Brandon Fields, Kirk Whalum... Regardless of the genre, Rique's distinctive stylings are recognizable for their cool beats, unmistakable passion, sophisticated harmonic voicings, and highly original melodic lines. |
 Sarah Sharp Quintet - 5 p.m.
Austin’s premier Jazz singer and award-winning singer/songwriter of international acclaim, Sarah Sharp returns to Johnson City with her all-star quintet featuring Mitch Watkins, Masumi Jones, John Fremgen, and Oliver Steck.
Sarah recently won her 3rd Austin Chronicle Music Award for Best Jazz in 2024. Clip: |