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Still Swinging: How pianist ‘Doc’ Watkins turned his basement bar Jazz, TX into an unlikely hit
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points Further details about the development of Jazz, TX are available, including the story of how the project almost didn't happen due to Watkins' initial reservations. The full story of how Watkins turned Jazz, TX into a successful venue can be found through the San Antonio Current.
Brent "Doc" Watkins had difficulty making a living as a musician in a gentrified and oversaturated city. He eventually moved and started a new project. Watkins worked with an architect and executives to develop a basement nightclub. The project, called Jazz, TX, is located at Pearl.
Further details about the development of Jazz, TX are available, including the story of how the project almost didn't happen due to Watkins' initial reservations.
The full story of how Watkins turned Jazz, TX into a successful venue can be found through the San Antonio Current.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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