Hot Springs Jazz Society Annual Meeting Concert
St. Lukes Episcopal Church,
Hot Springs, AR – January 25, 2014
Photos by Carla Olson
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- Our printed program, produced by Carla Olson.
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- Leader, Bill Morgan, talks to our audience……
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- ……and he plays a great clarinet solo…..
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- Shirley Chauvin (l) & Maureen Morgan, our vocalists.
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- David Major & Maureen, our “Boy & Girl” singers.
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- Trumpet section lookin’ good!
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- ……and of course, not to be outdone…..our T-bone section….
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- Rhythm section, minus the guitar…….
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- ‘Course the guitar always gets “special” recognition, ’cause Ron Dana is a “special” guy!!!
Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild “Sweetheart Dance”
Coronado Center,
Hot Springs Village, AR – February 15, 2014
Photos – contributed
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- The VBB plays for the Sweetheart Dance…..
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- Our very own Sweethearts, Nyla & Bill Morgan.
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- speaking of Sweethearts, our “Girl” singer, Maureen Morgan……..
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- …..and our other “Sweetheart?”, “Boy” singer, David Major.
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- Leader, Bill Morgan performs a clarinet solo….
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- Guest trumpeter, Bill Crook
Hot Springs Concert Band, “Band Blast”
Convention Center,
Hot Springs, AR – February 23, 2014
Photos – Carla Olson
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- Our vocalists, David Major & Maureen Morgan display the program for the “Band Blast” Concert.
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- The VBB plays…….
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- Maureen takes a solo……
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- …….as does David.
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- Joe Shelnutt on Tenor Sax…
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- Guest trumpet HSCB Director, Craig Hamilton, center, with Jim Kelly and Bruce Harvey.
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- We feature our T-bone section.
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- The VBB acknowledges applause.
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- …..our audience at the Convention Center.
St. Patrick’s Day Gala Lunch
Christ of the Hills Methodist Church,
Hot Springs Village, AR – March 17, 2014
Photos – Carla Olson
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- A great setting, captured by Carla Olson…
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- Sure we play for food……..
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- Shore ‘nuf, we have our very own “Irish-person”, Jim Kelly…..trumpet. The cake looks really good!
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- Our sax section is featured….
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- a great audience….
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- Girl singer, Maureen Morgan…
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- Boy singer (Boy????), David Major….
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- Lee Beach, percussionist, in holiday attire.
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- Jerry Jamrich, trumpet solo…..which plumber did you get the mute from, Jer?
Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild function
Coronado Center,
Hot Springs Village, AR – April 22, 2014
Photos – Carla Olson
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- The setting as captured by Carla Olson
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- all decorated, awaiting the people….
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- VBB pre-show prepping & warm up.
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- T-bones playing a feature…
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- Our “fearless” leader, Bill Morgan….
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- Our even more “fearless” female vocalist, Maureen Morgan (no relation to the previous Morgan guy).
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- Male vocalist, David Major.
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- Steve Fetcko, our pianist.
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- Our sax section, with Morgan on clarinet.
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- our great audience…..
Jazz in The Park
Whittington Park, Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs, AR – June 16, 2014
Photos – Carla Olson
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- Harvey & Jay McIntire hold our printed program, with retired VBB “girl” singer standing behind.
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- VBB maestro & leader, Bill Morgan (l) greats Hot Springs Concert Band Pres., Dr. Charles Gilmore.
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- Our audience stands to sing our National Anthem.
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- A side view of the VBB……
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- ……and a view from the rear…..
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- …….the “across the creek” crowd……
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- …..enjoying the music….
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- …..young & old……
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- Our “sound” (audio) tech, helping out…..David Pierce.
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- Saxes……
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- T-bones…….& trumpets……
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- “Boy & Girl” singers, David Major & Maureen Morgan…
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- Our sub pianist, Clyde Pound…..
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- side view of percussionist, Lee Beach & bassist, Norm Morton.
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- Our “groupie” ladies, Nyla Morgan (l) & Becky Harvey, man the buckets for contributions.
Independence Day “Stars & Stripes” Festival Concert/Dance
sponsored by Hot Springs Village POA
Balboa Pavilion,
Hot Springs Village, AR – July 3, 2014
Photos – Carla Olson
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- The advertising for the Stars & Stripes POA event..
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- Our band fans enjoying food & fellowship……
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- Our fans from Good Samaritan Campus……
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- …….and more folks anticipating the beginning of the dance.
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- a shot of Jerry Jamrich (l-r), Lee Beach and Howard Olson.
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- Trumpeter, Bruce Harvey, shares son, Russell’s trumpet playing with the VBB.
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- a view from the back…..
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- Singing our National Anthem……
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- Maureen Morgan……
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- David Major
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- sub t-bone, Sim Flora shares his talent with us…..
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- …..and more T-bones……
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- …..and some trumpets……
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- ……and of course, saxes…..
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- ……our rhythm guys…….
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- ……lots of folks enjoy dancing……
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- ………and some line dancing…..
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- ……and more dancers……
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- ……our lawn folks……
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- ……as the sun sets……
Showcase of The Arts
sponsored by Hot Springs Village Arts Council
Woodlands Porte Cochere,
Hot Springs Village, AR – October 4, 2014
Photos – Carla Olson
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- The VBB plays under the Porte Cochere at Woodlands Auditorium…..
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- ….our audience……
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- ……and more…….
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- …..our sax section…..
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- …..and our T-bones…….
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- ……our trumpets……
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- …..our rhythm section with our sub, Ron Hall, keyboard……
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- Don Phillips
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- Hal Thompson
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- Trumpeter, Jan Jenkins…..playing “clothespins” ???
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- Jim Kelly
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- Joe Shelnutt
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- Rich Karm
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- Maureen Morgan
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- Our fearless leader, Bill Morgan
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- Our percussionist, Lee Beach, showing the latest in “cutting edge” percussion equipment…..it really sucks, Lee!!!
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- The band takes a bow…..
Fall Fest 2014 Dinner & Concert
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Sacred Heart Social Hall,
Hot Springs Village, AR – October 17, 2014
Photos – Carla Olson
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- A poster, advertising the event.
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- Leader, Bill Morgan, speaks to our audience…
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- Our “girl” singer, Maureen Morgan, also a member of Sacred Heart talks with our leader, Bill Morgan.
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- The VBB performs an opening number…..
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- A rear view of the VBB
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- “Boy” singer, David Major sings for us, with Steve Fetcko, also a Sacred Heart member, at the piano.
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- part of our rhythm section….
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- A very appreciative audience.
Garvan Woodland Gardens Concert
Christmas Jazz
Anthony Chapel
Garvan Woodland Gardens,
Hot Springs, AR – November 22, 2014
Photos – Carla Olson
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- The impressive front door of Anthony Chapel
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- Set up time for the VBB
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- All is in readiness…….
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- A “rear view” of our vocalists…..
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- Our “house” photographer, Carla Olson….
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- Carla stretches to get the best shot of……..
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- …..pianist, Steve Fetcko, as he gives the band a tuning note……
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- ready to start to a “sold out” audience….
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- The VBB entertains with some Christmas jazz arrangements….
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- a side view…..
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- “Girl” singer, Maureen Morgan.
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- Special guest “boy” singer, Kenny McKay.
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- Our leader, Bill Morgan, takes a turn with a solo.
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- our crowd, enjoying our music.
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- The VBB shows their appreciation.
“Jazz at Christmas” Concert
Christ of the Hills Methodist Church,
Hot Springs Village, AR – December 5, 2014
Photos by Carla Olson
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- A great poster, created by our photographer, Carla Olson
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- pre-show business……
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- Our leader, Bill Morgan, shows his appreciation for the card & gift from the VBB.
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- COH Sr. Pastor, Dr. “Bubba” Smith greats our audience.
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- Rev. Kenny Mckay, our guest “boy” singer, also addresses our audience. He is Minister of Music at COH.
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- ……a crowd shot…..
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- …..and another one…….
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- Our guest pianist, Donna Toney.
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- Maureen Morgan & Kenny do a rendition of “Baby It’s Cold Outside”.
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- Bruce Harvey, shares a trumpet solo, with our guest quitarist, “Hose” in the foreground.
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- …….as does Jim Kelly……..
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- what a “ham”……drummer, Lee Beach poses…..
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- ……a side view……
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- …..to show our appreciation for a standing ovation.
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