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6140 Hwy 6, Suite 289
Missouri City,
TEXAS 77459

Phone: 832-784-1781
Email: info@docfestjazz.org

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Bobble Around with Doc… Alan Hampton at DaCamera Houston

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Welcome to this series of blogs we playfully named “Bobble Around with Doc”.  In this series, we will share former student’s heartfelt tributes as well as some of Doc’s stories, adventures and fun facts.  One might ask, why the bobblehead? At Doc’s 80th birthday party his daughter Kerri gave him a custom bobblehead.  It instantly became a hit with the DocFest family who in … Read More Bobble Around with Doc… Alan Hampton at DaCamera Houston

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Anthony Sapp Performing with Bobby Lyle at DocFest ’23

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Anthony Sapp, son of a musician, grew up in the Houston area playing drums, keyboard and bass in various local bands throughout his teen years.  In 1988, he began focusing on bass and his career as a musician. Shortly after attending San Jacinto College, where he studied Jazz Improv, he moved to Los Angeles to attend Musicians Institute in Hollywood. (B.I.T).  It was not … Read More Anthony Sapp Performing with Bobby Lyle at DocFest ’23

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Mark Simmons Performing with Bobby Lyle at DocFest ’23

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A Houston native, Mark Simmons began his drumming career at the young age of 5 at Greater Emmanuel Church of God in Christ (Houston, TX) under the leadership of Pastor Benny and First Lady Earlene Allen.  It was here where he began cultivating his God-given talent as a musician under the direction of Myra Banks and Carole Allen Simmons.   While in school, Mark … Read More Mark Simmons Performing with Bobby Lyle at DocFest ’23

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DocFest `23 Featuring HSPVA Alumnus Andre Hayward

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Andre Hayward is an extremely gifted trombonist with the sound and clarity reminiscent of the late J.J. Johnson. His gospel-tinged approach is refreshing and will warm the hearts of anyone he comes in contact with. Born in Houston, Texas in 1973, Hayward’s first exposure to the world of music was through his parents, Melvin and Barbara Hayward where musical talent exists on both sides. … Read More DocFest `23 Featuring HSPVA Alumnus Andre Hayward

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DocFest `23 Featuring Bobby Lyle

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Bobby Lyle has been a fixture in the jazz scene for more than three decades. He has distinguished himself as a performing artist, composer, recording artist (with product on Capitol Jazz, Atlantic Jazz, Three Keys, Heads Up, and now his own label, New Warrior Music); musical director, music publisher, and music educator. Lyle began his professional career at the age of 16, playing in … Read More DocFest `23 Featuring Bobby Lyle

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Address

6140 Hwy 6, Suite 289
Missouri City, TX
77459

(832) 784-1781
info@docfestjazz.org

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The Mission of DocFest, Inc. is to support higher education for HSPVA alumni.

This is primarily accomplished by an annual series of benefit concerts featuring successful HSPVA graduates and renowned guest artists.

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