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SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: Joy Bloom & Strangers on Earth and Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays in the Park\, a series of FREE\, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held March 8\, 15\, 22 and 29 at Discovery Green; and April 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7:30 PM.  \nBring you picnic blanket\, lawn chairs\, friends\, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park! \nTo ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all\, outside alcohol is not permitted. Food and drink will be available for purchase on-site. \nJazzy Sundays in the Parks is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation and sponsored by KTSU. \nLocation: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.) \nLineup: \n\nApril 5: Christian McBride and Synesthesia\nApril 12: Melvin Johnson and Mahoganee Renee\nApril 19: Joy Bloom & Strangers on Earth with Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble\nApril 26: Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers and Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole\n\nSchedule: \n\n4:30 PM: Vendor market opens\n5-7:30 PM: Jazz performances\n\nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nAbout Joy Bloom & Strangers on Earth \nJoy Bloom is a vocalist\, pianist\, and songwriter known for her inspiring blend of gospel\, jazz\, and soul. A proud graduate of Texas Southern University in Houston\, Texas\, Joy is passionate about using music as a bridge to share her faith. She is the bandleader of Strangers on Earth and a pianist with the Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra\, bringing a rich musical style influenced by legends like Ella Fitzgerald\, Nina Simone\, and Kim Burrell. Joy has performed on stages around the world\, from jazz festivals in Johannesburg\, South Africa\, to venues in downtown Houston. Her latest singles\, “My Heart Belongs to You” and “Can’t Tell It\,” reflect her heart for uplifting audiences through music filled with hope\, faith\, and inspiration. \n  \nAbout Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble \nKinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts boasts the nation’s premier high school jazz program. Under the direction of James Westfall\, jazz students study instrument technique\, music theory\, and jazz history. Jazz alumni include acclaimed musicians Jason Moran\, Robert Glasper\, James Francies and Walter Smith III. Kinder HSPVA is a nationally recognized tuition-free HISD public school where students train daily in one of six art areas: Creative Writing\, Dance\, Instrumental and Vocal Music\, Theatre\, or Visual Arts.
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-2026-3/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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