SGPHS Jazz Band performs at April Concerts in the Park
South Grand Prairie High School’s award winning Jazz Band was the featured performers at Friday night’s Grand Prairie Arts Council’s April Concert in the Park at the Turner Park Gazebo.
Friday night’s concert was second of four in the series. Remaining concerts include:
April 16 – The Gimbles
The Gimbles are three generations of musicians rolled up in one Texas-style symphony of swing and country music. Emily, Dick, and Johnny Gimble are each powerhouse musicians in their own right but together as a family package they resonate with the very roots of Western swing, while looking forward to the future by adding a fresh and vibrant new vocal sound. Still, while the lineage of this tuneful threesome is beyond impressive, it is their music that carries the day. The Gimbles' program is a mix of Texas (western) swing, their version of some standards from the 30s & 40s that swing, a little bit of Texas roots country, and a healthy dose of humor.
April 23 – Brave Combo
If Brave Combo has a credo, it is "Do Something Different." From the band's inception more than 25 years ago, they have dared to go musically where few musicians would-– or could. From polka-tinged rock, pop, salsa, and beyond, this two-time Grammy award-winning band has created a dizzying repertoire that thrills long-time fans and captivates curious newcomers. Brave Combo performs dance music from all over the world including polka, rock, ballroom etc, but all with a rock twist. They also have 17 original songs charted for performance with a symphony orchestra.
