"America's Art Form" Concert: "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" (Spa City Stompers) at Garland County Library

On the second Wednesday of each month (October-February) the Hot Springs Jazz Society presents a free "America's Art Form" concert (6-7:30 pm) in the Garland County Library's auditorium. The 2017-2018 series includes concerts titled "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" (11 October), "Hooked on Swing" (8 November), "Bebop Spoken Here" (13 December), "A Tribute to the Great Vocalists" (10 January), and "Celebration: Past, Present, & Future" (14 February). Performing on 11 October 2017 are the Spa City Stompers: George "Doc" Ryan (cornet), John Leisenring (trombone), Earl Hesse (clarinet), Clyde Pound (keys), David Higginbotham (upright bass), and Paul Stivitts (drums)...

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On the second Wednesday of each month (October-February) the Hot Springs Jazz Society presents a free "America's Art Form" concert (6-7:30 pm) in the Garland County Library's auditorium. The 2017-2018 series includes concerts titled "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" (11 October), "Hooked on Swing" (8 November), "Bebop Spoken Here" (13 December), "A Tribute to the Great Vocalists" (10 January), and "Celebration: Past, Present, & Future" (14 February). Performing on 11 October 2017 are the Spa City Stompers: George "Doc" Ryan (cornet), John Leisenring (trombone), Earl Hesse (clarinet), Clyde Pound (keys), David Higginbotham (upright bass), and Paul Stivitts (drums). As each date approaches, details and photos for the featured jazz ensemble will be posted to the Society's Facebook page/website (hsjazzsociety.org). Info and a local map for the venue (gclibrary.com) are provided via a link at the top of this Jazz Near You entry, which can be shared via e-mail/other social media.

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