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The Calaboose African American History Museum is excited to present the free, outdoor Eddie Durham Jazz Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 21 in Eddie Durham Park, San Marcos. Eddie Durham was a gifted jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer, and arranger in the swing era. His work contributed to the popularity of Glen Miller, Bennie Moten, Count Basie and Jimmie Lunceford.
The emcee for the event is Kory Cook, the managing director and disc jockey of jazz station KRTU 91.7 in San Antonio. The event will feature big band sounds from the Texas State Jazz Ensemble, the Central Texas Women of Jazz, blues tunes from Indigo Soul featuring Sonia Love, Morris Nelms and the Calaboose Players and the Joe Morales Quartet, entertainment for the entire family to enjoy! You will be entertained by five amazing and talented bands ready to give us a taste of Eddie Durham’s classic hits and more.
MLK Drive will be closed between Fredericksburg and Comanche streets to create a pedestrian safe area to allow food trucks and vendors of fine arts, crafts, books, and unique specialty items.
You are invited to participate in the fun – food trucks, arts and crafts booths and jazz all day promise to make this a wonderful way to spend a Saturday in October. You won't want to miss it!