The 18th Annual Hot Springs JazzFest is the biggest in the history of the Hot Springs Jazz Society yet. Jazz musicians from around the country will be joining us in Hot Springs including DeShannon Higa of Hawaii, Pete Brewer of San Antonio, Steve Suter of New Orleans and George “Doc” Ryan of Hot Cotton. This five day celebration of jazz music will include the traditional FREE out-door festival along with a variety of concerts in a variety of locations, offering something of interest to everyone. (See Schedule & Artists for complete details.)
This years JazzFest graphic designer, Hope Foster, is 28 years old, a wife and a mother of 2 beautiful girls (Alyssa 8 and Ayanna not yet one) and 2 crazy dogs yet she still has time to create. With an Associates of Fine Arts degree, Hope has decided to resign her position as head of graphics at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute and return to school to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Design. Hope’s desire is to achieve a Masters of Art degree so she can teach art to 4-12th graders. Learn more at: www.digitalskirt.com.
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Arkansas Jazz Experience
08/04/2009
Arkansas Jazz Experience: Clyde Pound, keyboard; Shirley Chauvin, vocals; Jay Payette, drums; Bill Huntington, bass
The Hot Springs Jazz Society in collaboration with the Quapaw Baths & Spa sponsor the "Arkansas Jazz Experience" on the 4th Friday of each month in Hot Springs, 413 Central, Hot Springs. 6 until 8:15. Featuring the "Arkansas Jazz Experience" jazz combo with pianist Clyde Pound, drummer Jay Payette, bassist Bill Huntington and vocalist Shirley Chauvin. The admission is $10 and includes snacks. A cash bar is available. A guest artist is presented each time and will include Allen Rogers on bass while Bill Huntington transfers to guitar for the Friday, August 28, performance. Please come early as this has been a sell out for the preceding 4 months.
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