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SUMMARY:Jazzy Sundays: Bobby Lyle and Patric Johnston
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with two Houston parks to bring you Jazzy Sundays\, 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 Sundays\, March 2\, 9\, 16 and 23 at Emancipation Park; Sundays\, April 6\, 13\, 20 and 27 at Discovery Green; and Sundays on May 11\, 18\, 25 and June 1st at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park from 4-7 p.m.  \nBefore the jazz performances kick off\, enjoy a local vendor market\, food trucks\, cool beverages\, and a free drumming workshop for all ages\, courtesy of Houston’s Dinky Drum Company. Bring you picnic blanket\, lawn chairs\, friends\, and family for a groovy afternoon in Buffalo Bayou Park! \nJazzy Sundays is made possible by a grant from the Kinder Foundation. \nLocation: The Water Works Lawn in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St.) \nLineup: \n\nMay 11: MonoNeon and APBOYZ\nMay 18: Bobby Lyle\, Patric Johnston\, and Houston Ensemble\nMay 25: Lao Tizer Band with Tareon Gully and Houston Groove Society\nJune 1: Charly Siaba and Los Souldees\n\nSchedule: \n\n4pm: Houston’s Dinky Drum workshop\n4:30pm: Vendor market opens\n5-7pm: Jazz performances\n\nFREE REGISTRATION \n  \nAbout Bobby Lyle \nBobby Lyle\, the legendary pianist and organist\, has been captivating audiences for over three decades with his unparalleled talent and groundbreaking contributions to jazz. His debut album\, The Genie\, was a game-changer\, exploding onto the Billboard charts and solidifying his status as a musical prodigy. A native of Minneapolis\, Bobby began his professional journey as a pianist at just 16\, later studying advanced piano at Macalester College before embarking on a full-time music career. \nBobby’s journey has taken him around the world\, performing at prestigious festivals and venues. He has served as musical director for icons such as Al Jarreau\, Anita Baker\, and Bette Midler\, earning an Emmy nomination for the HBO special Diva Las Vegas. His 1990 album The Journey topped the Billboard jazz chart\, and he remains the only artist with a record (Straight and Smooth) to appear on both the Billboard smooth jazz and traditional jazz charts simultaneously. \nIn Houston\, Bobby is a celebrated performer and educator\, mentoring students and creating opportunities for young musicians. He established a program at Walker Elementary School to provide instruments for talented students in need and was honored with “Bobby Lyle Day” by the city in 2012. \nBobby’s most recent work includes The Way I Feel\, a Hammond B-3 organ project\, and the creation of The J-Spot\, Houston’s first TV jazz show. Whether performing solo\, with his piano bands\, or organ trio\, Bobby Lyle’s music continues to inspire and elevate jazz enthusiasts worldwide. \nAbout Patric Johnston \nPatric Johnston crafts soulful\, indie-folk songs with raw storytelling and rich melodies\, blending influences from folk\, hip-hop\, and classic singer-songwriters. \n  \nMarket Vendors \nIvhrit Royalty\nBetter with Butter Bakery\nCrystalWoodshop\nLone Star Beards\nMeaningfulTreasFinds\nMy Organic Skin\, LLC\nPopLife Popping Co.\nRoro’s Retro\nSam Saves
URL:https://www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-in-buffalo-bayou-park-2025-2/
LOCATION:THE WATER WORKS\, 105 Sabine Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at Buffalo Bayou Park,Free
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