“Jazz is played from the heart. You can even live by it. Always love it.” - Louis Armstrong
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Tony Campise, a legendary Sax player, long time friend of the Austin Jazz Society, and significant contributor to both the local and national jazz community. Tony fell and suffered head injury during the 2009 Corpus Jazz Fest and later passed following complications. Please join the… [READ MORE]
The first trees have been planted for the William Kiruchner Austin Jazz Memorial Arbor in Eastwoods Park in Central Austin. Located on the north edge of the UT campus, Eastwoods Park was the original home of Austin’s celebrated Eeyore’s Birthday festival. Pursuant to a bequest in the will of William Kirchner, the Austin Jazz Society… [READ MORE]
Austin Jazz Society pays special tribute to Martin Allen, Gene Ramey, Martin Banks, and A.D. Mannion during an event on February 17, 2008.
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