Keenager Lunch – Concert
Geyer Springs Baptist Church,
Little Rock, AR – February 11, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- The VBB poses for a pre-concert photo
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- Introducing the VBB
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- Girl singer, Maureen Morgan displays her talent…..
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- A side view of the rhythm section……
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- The VBB gets a standing ovation…..
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- …….and we acknowledge our applause
Hot Springs Concert Band “Band Blast 2015” – Concert
Jessieville H.S. Sports Arena,
Jessieville, AR – February 22, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- Village Big Band with vocalist, Maureen Morgan.
Arts in The Park
Arlington Hotel Lawn,
Hot Spring, AR – May 2, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- The VBB appears in it’s first “Arts in The Park” gig……
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- …..playing for a near “sell-out” crowd….NOT!
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- Our sub pianist, Clyde Pound.
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- Our female vocalist Maureen Morgan
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- Our fearless leader, Bill Morgan
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- and our also fearless guitar player, Ron Dana
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- Our “sellout” audience!!!!!
Jazz in The Park
Bad forecast moved us to NPCC Gymnasium
National Park Com. College Gymnasium,
Hot Spring, AR – May 15, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- The VBB opens the concert…..
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- Our leader, Bill Morgan
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- Special guest trumpeter, Craig (ala Clark Terry) Hamilton.
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- Dr. Craig Hamilton without the “Clark Terry” disguise.
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- Our “girl” singer, Maureen Morgan
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- Joe Shelnutt plays his tenor sax.
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- Bari Saxophonist, Hal Thompson gives us some “low-down” notes….
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- our “T-bone” section…..
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- …..our trumpets……
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- and, of course, our rhythm section….
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- and a very attentive audience…..
Independence Day Dance
Balboa Pavilion,
Hot Spring Village, AR – July 1, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- VBB poses for a pre-show pic….
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- Guest musicians, Mike Bryant (l), Shirley Chauvin & Dr. Earl Hesse
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- Nyla Morgan (l) , Joan Major & Pat Hightower
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- Leader, Bill Morgan introduces Shirley Chauvin, our guest “girl” singer….
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- Shirley does a great job entertaining our fans.
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- enthusiastic dancers
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- our Good Samaritan “fans”…..
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- …..a little Line Dancing….
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- rhythm section minus guitar….Steve Fetcko (l), Norm Morton & Lee Beach
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- Mr. Guitar, Ron Dana
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- a very appreciative crowd……
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- the end, as the moon rises…..
Benton First Baptist Church Adult Sunday School Class
Benton First Baptist Church,
Benton, AR – August 27, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- First Baptist Church, Benton, AR
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- Our guest pianist, Linda Sanders…..
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- Joe Shelnutt, Linda Sanders & Frances Raley, on staff with First Baptist.
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- Guest drummer, Bill Halbrock
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- We play for food……
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- Tenor Sax, Joe Shelnutt
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- A very responsive audience….
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- a standing ovation….
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- The band acknowledges the applause….
Showcase of the Arts
Grove Park,
Hot Springs Village, AR – October 3, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- The event poster with all the “goings on”.
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- A collage showing some VBB historical moments.
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- Doin’ the prep for the concert……
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- Keyboard guys doing some “heavy lifting”.
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- Paul Moore with his equipment doing a fine audio job.
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- Leader Bill Morgan speaking to another “sell-out” crowd!
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- Guitarist, Ron Dana and trombonist, Donna Morton.
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- “Girl” singer, Maureen Morgan sings a happy tune.
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- Guest pianist, Ron Hall, with trumpeter, Bruce Harvey in the background.
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- Great jazz pianist, Clyde Pound & wife, a part of our “sell-out” crowd (standing room only). That’s our retired “Girl singer”, Pat Hightower, standing on the right.
“Make A Wish Foundation” Concert
Diamante Country Club,
Hot Springs Village, AR – October 9, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- The scene for the concert as the rain moves away……
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- Leader, Bill Morgan, speaks to our audience.
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- our saxophone section…..
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- our T-bones…..
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- the backside of the rhythm section…..
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- Jerry Jamrich, trumpet, takes a turn with a solo.
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- And of course, our “Chic” singer, Maureen Morgan, flanked by guitarist, Ron Dana.
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- Keyboard bassist, Norm Morton with pianist, Ron Hall in the back.
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- Saxophonist Ray Narug, organizing? his music. Good luck, Ray….
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- Larry Wilson and his equipment ran the audio system.
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- The setting as we finished the concert.
Hot Springs Jazz Society Annual Meeting Concert
St. Lukes Episcopal Church,
Hot Springs, AR – November 18, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- The VBB is honored to play for the H S Jazz Society…
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- a very attentive audience…..
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- …..and yes, we play for food……
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- ……and more food…..
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- Dr. Earl Hesse, in his glory, doing a great job, as usual.
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- Lee Beach, happy after eating…….
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- …..and Maureen Morgan, belting out a song……
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- Hal Thompson, on Bari Sax takes a solo…….
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- Trombonist, Rich Karm does his usual fine job playing…….
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- We show our appreciation for a standing ovation……
“Jazz at Christmas” Concert
Anthony Chapel, Garvan Woodland Gardens,
Hot Springs, AR – November 21, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- This finds our sax section in the best of Christmas moods…….
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- VBB playing seasonal jazz arrangements……
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- Dr. Earl Hesse takes a solo……
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- Ray Narug is featured…….
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- Dr. Hal Thompson gets us a “very” Bari solo……..
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- Trumpeter, Jerry Jamrich blows a great solo…….
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- Maureen Morgan & Kenny McKay are our vocalists…..
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- “Let It Snow”???? Please don’t!!!
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- as always, an appreciative audience……
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- ……and we send ’em home happy…….
“Jazz at Christmas” Concert
Christ of the Hills Methodist Church,
Hot Springs Village, AR – December 4, 2015
Photos by Carla Olson
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- A pre-concert pose by Rich Karm, trombonist…..
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- The VBB takes the stage for the concert……
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- Playing some great jazz arrangements for Christmas….
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- A near-capacity audience enjoys the music……
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- Maureen Morgan & Kenny McKay, doing a little “Baby It’s Cold Outside”…..
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- ………a standing ovation…….
THE VILLAGE BIG BAND 