2010’s

ECISD JAZZ & BLUES November 16 ECISD and the West Texas Jazz Society are committed to supporting the Fine Arts. A major program that the ECISD Fine Arts office offers is “Fine Arts for Kids – Jazz and Blues for Middle Schools.” This program brings to ECISD some of the best musicians in the country…

Second West Texas Jazz Society Patron Event November 16 features trumpeter Adrian Ruiz Dr. Ruiz is active as a freelance trumpeter, performing regularly throughout the state of Texas. He has performed internationally at the Montreux, North Sea, and Taichung Jazz Festivals. He has shared the stage with the following musical acts: Justo Almario, Angela Bofill,…

West Texas Jazz Society First Patron Event of 2018-19 Features Nate Najar Guitarist Nate Najar has enthralled audiences worldwide with his trademark and distinctive style of performing jazz on acoustic classical guitar. He visits Odessa October 6, 2018 playing music from his new release entitled Under Paris Skies (September 2018). The West Texas Jazz Society…

The 52nd Annual West Texas Jazz Party Collaboration in Midland was fantastic! The party was held May 18, 19 & 20, 2018 at the Midland Doubletree by Hilton, included the following musicians: Randy Sandke, trumpet Warren Vache, cornet Dan Barrett, trombone John Allred, trombone Johnny Varro, piano Ted Rosenthal, piano Chuck Redd, drums and vibes…

51st West Texas Jazz Party May 18 – 21, 2017 at the MCM Eleganté Hotel in Odessa! Don’t Miss the Houston Person Dance Party May 18 from 8-10 pm! Musicians invited to attend the party include: Bucky Pizzarelli, Guitar Johnny Varro, Piano Houston Person, Tenor Sax Frank Tate, Bass Russ Phillips, Trombone Randy Sandke, Trumpet…

50th West Texas Jazz Party May 20 – 22 MCM Eleganté Hotel, Odessa (Odessa and Midland, Texas – August 31, 2015) — In May 1967, a unique jazz party conceived by local businessmen began in Odessa, Texas. May 2016 will mark the 50th anniversary of a one-of-a-kind party that is considered the longest continuously running jazz…

The Four Freshmen: Strong Harmonies Provide Strong Leadup to 50th West Texas Jazz Party Collaboration The West Texas Jazz Society welcomes the swinging and tight knit harmonies of The Four Freshmen to the Permian Basin as one of our signature events leading up to the 50th anniversary jazz party. Join us on March 3, 2016 at…

JOHNNY VARRO – FEB. 14 AT WAGNER NOËL This upcoming event celebrating the 50th Jazz Party year features Johnny Varro in a welcome return to the Permian Basin with more of his piano artistry. Johnny first attended a jazz event in Odessa in 1961! For this visit, he accompanies local musicians Eric Baker playing trumpet,…

BRIAN PIPER – JANUARY 28 Brian Piper has attended numerous West Texas Jazz Parties and other special events presented by the West Texas Jazz Society. Our next event celebrating the 50th Jazz Party year features Brian and his trio for a night guaranteed to make you tap your foot and nod your head in just…

Eric Baker sings & plays Chet Baker Sunday Afternoon Jazz: Baker Plays Baker Featuring the music of Chet Baker by Eric Baker – Trumpet, Vocals / Dan Ferguson – Piano Mark Lowe / Bass, Richy Puga – Drums Sunday, November 1 – 2 PM to 4 PM at Proof, 7270 Hwy 191, Odessa Members Free…