KINDER HSPVA TO PRESENT 48th ANNUAL FALL JAZZ FESTIVAL FEATURING GUEST ALUMNI: DALETON LEE (’99), DRUMS BRANDON LEE (’01), TRUMPET BOTH WILL BE INDUCTED INTO THE HSPVA JAZZ HALL OF FAME Kinder HSPVA will present the annual Fall Jazz Festival on November 7 and 8, 2025, with groups arrayed as follows: Friday, Nov. 7: HSPVA Jazz Combos I, II, III; Fusion Combo; Guitar Ensemble; … Read More Kinder HSPVA Fall Jazz Festival
To purchase tickets, make a donation and for more information visit docfestjazz.org. DocFest concert series was conceived in 2013 by HSPVA alumni Chris Walker (’86) and Ashley Támar Davis (’98) to honor the career of Robert “Doc” Morgan, HSPVA Director of Jazz Studies, 1976–1999. After a year of planning, the inaugural event was presented on Dec. 27, 2014, igniting one of Houston’s most exciting concert … Read More This Christmas with DocFest Celebrating 10 years….
It’s impossible to discuss Doc Morgan’s brother, Bill Morgan Jr., without acknowledging Bill Morgan Sr., a huge influence on both of them, personally and professionally. He was a marvelous musician (jazz/swing music), full-time before the Depression, passionate amateur thereafter. Their house was full of music, especially, big band music (Benny Goodman!), so it was natural that Bill and Doc would be attracted to instruments … Read More The DocFest Holiday Concert is Dedicated to Doc’s Brother William Adams Morgan, Jr.
This Christmas with DocFest Tickets on Sale September 1st For additional information visit http://www.DocFestJazz.org
James Westfall is a Houston native and graduate of HSPVA. After graduation he relocated to New Orleans, where he attended The University of New Orleans. There, he performed with and was mentored by renowned musicians like Harold Battiste, Ellis Marsalis, and Steve Masakowski. Early in his career, he performed at the Kennedy Center as part of the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program in 2002 and … Read More New Director of Jazz Studies at Kinder HSPVA Houston, TX
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