About the Band

SoCo Jazz Collective is an Austin-based modern jazz ensemble known for expressive improvisation, tasteful arrangements, and an easygoing stage presence. The group's sound draws inspiration from today's leading jazz artists while remaining deeply rooted in the tradition of swing, melody, and musical conversation. From listening rooms and jazz clubs to private events and festivals, SoCo Jazz Collective brings a relaxed sophistication that feels right at home in Austin.

Meet the Musicians

  • Saul Hernandez-Trejo

    Guitar

    Austin native Saul Hernandez-Trejo is a guitarist, composer, and arranger  known for his versatility across classical, jazz, and Latin styles. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Texas State University, where he  studied classical guitar under Mark Anthony Cruz. Saul performs regularly  throughout Austin with various ensembles, including his jazz quartet, the SoCo  Jazz Collective. Outside of performing, he directs the classical guitar program at  Covington Middle School, inspiring the next generation of young musicians. 

  • Teresa Sandragorsian

    Flute

    Teresa Sandragorsian is a jazz flutist residing in Austin, TX. She graduated from  Texas State University with a B.M. in Flute Performance and an M.M. in Jazz  Performance under the tutelage of Dr. Adah Jones and Russell Haight. She has  performed in a wide variety of ensembles ranging in genre and style including as  second flute in the Valley Symphony Orchestra, flutist for the woodwind quintet  Spectrum Winds, bandleader in her own Latin jazz group Grupo Candela,  member of Salsa del Rio ensemble, and several jazz combos. Teresa was also a  winner of the 2022 Jazz Masterclass competition at the National Flute  Association convention where she performed in Chicago. Teresa can be seen  performing and teaching in Austin, TX.

  • Daniel Racer

    Bass

    Daniel Racer is a composer and bassist living in Austin Texas since 2018. He  teaches private bass, composes for local, regional and national groups and  ensembles and is a full-time trainer with Travis County Elections. He has been  involved in multiple bands in the Austin Area including the SoCo Jazz Collective,  Slowly Grace, Miller Creek Crowd and the Side Saddles.

Watch & Listen

Our repertoire reflects the music that inspires us most. Drawing from the timeless swing of Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall to the modern voices of Peter Bernstein, Julian Lage, and Brad Mehldau, we perform fresh interpretations of jazz standards alongside original compositions, creative arrangements, and the rich traditions of Brazilian music. The result is a sound that is both rooted in tradition and distinctly our own.

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