"America's Art Form" Concert: "Hooked on Swing" 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 - Spa City Stompers), "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). As each date approaches, details and photos for the featured jazz ensemble will be posted to the Society's Facebook page/website (hsjazzsociety.org)...

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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 - Spa City Stompers), "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). As each date approaches, details and photos for the featured jazz ensemble will be posted to the Society's Facebook page/website (hsjazzsociety.org). On 8 November 2017 the "Hooked on Swing" concert will feature special guest Earl Hesse (2000 Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame inductee profiled under "Hall of Fame" at arjazz.org) on cornet and sax with Clyde Pound (keys), David Higginbotham (upright bass), and Brandon Brockinton (drums). 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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