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About this concert
7:30 PM CDT
Double Vision Jazz Ensemble joins forces with Invoke, the acclaimed Austin-based string quartet, for a special 8-piece collaboration at Monks Jazz. Co-leaders and composers Hank Hehmsoth and John Mills will create new arrangements and original music for jazz quartet and string quartet, bringing together contemporary jazz, improvisation, chamber music, and Austin-based creative collaboration.
Presented by H Project Performing Arts Association
This concert is the third of four events in HPPAA’s 2026 Double Vision Elevate Series. The concert also received project-specific funding from the Texas Commission on the Arts through its Arts Respond Project program. This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, & Entertainment.
In partnership with Austin Jazz Society. | Hosted at Monks Jazz
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Artist bio
Jazz pianist, composer, and visual artist Hank Hehmsoth is a leading voice in Austin’s modern jazz scene. Known for lyrical improvisation, cinematic harmony, and cross-disciplinary creativity, his work bridges contemporary jazz and abstract visual art.
Based in Austin, Hehmsoth leads the acoustic quartet Double Vision with saxophonist John Mills, bassist Utah Hamrick, and drummer Aaron Easley. Their album Blu-Escape features nine original compositions and was highlighted by All About Jazz and SiriusXM Real Jazz. The group showcased at SXSW 2024 and made a live television appearance on Fox 7 Austin in 2025.
Beyond the bandstand, Hehmsoth is founder of Time Space Fabrics (TSF), a multidisciplinary arts label combining original music, visual art, and performance. His abstract paintings—often connected to his compositions—have been exhibited throughout Texas.
“Blu-Escape has fantastic energy and a memorable melody—a delicate balance to achieve.”
— Andromeda Turre, SiriusXM Real Jazz
🔗 https://hanksjazz.com
Read MoreBased in Austin, Hehmsoth leads the acoustic quartet Double Vision with saxophonist John Mills, bassist Utah Hamrick, and drummer Aaron Easley. Their album Blu-Escape features nine original compositions and was highlighted by All About Jazz and SiriusXM Real Jazz. The group showcased at SXSW 2024 and made a live television appearance on Fox 7 Austin in 2025.
Beyond the bandstand, Hehmsoth is founder of Time Space Fabrics (TSF), a multidisciplinary arts label combining original music, visual art, and performance. His abstract paintings—often connected to his compositions—have been exhibited throughout Texas.
“Blu-Escape has fantastic energy and a memorable melody—a delicate balance to achieve.”
— Andromeda Turre, SiriusXM Real Jazz
🔗 https://hanksjazz.com
Hometown: Austin, Texas
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What fans are saying
Caught Double Vision at the Elephant Room — really impressive.
Great chemistry on stage, strong solos, and a tight rhythm section.
The music was thoughtful but never too heavy — lots of groove, and they really listened to each other.
You could tell they were having fun, and the crowd felt it too.
Looking forward to seeing them again.
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Apr 30, 2025·Austin, TX

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