KINDER HSPVA TO PRESENT 48th ANNUAL FALL JAZZ FESTIVAL FEATURING GUEST ALUMNI: DALETON LEE (’99), DRUMS BRANDON LEE (’01), TRUMPET BOTH WILL BE INDUCTED INTO THE HSPVA JAZZ HALL OF FAME Kinder HSPVA will present the annual Fall Jazz Festival on November 7 and 8, 2025, with groups arrayed as follows: Friday, Nov. 7: HSPVA Jazz Combos I, II, III; Fusion Combo; Guitar Ensemble; … Read More Kinder HSPVA Fall Jazz Festival
James Westfall is a Houston native and graduate of HSPVA. After graduation he relocated to New Orleans, where he attended The University of New Orleans. There, he performed with and was mentored by renowned musicians like Harold Battiste, Ellis Marsalis, and Steve Masakowski. Early in his career, he performed at the Kennedy Center as part of the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program in 2002 and … Read More New Director of Jazz Studies at Kinder HSPVA Houston, TX
DocFest Spring ’24 concert was held at Kinder HSPVA at the Denney Theatre March 23rd to close out the Spring Jazz Festival weekend. It was great to see old friends and make some new ones to help us kick off our 10th year celebration! Big THANK YOU to all of those that supported, participated and attended. Hall of Fame inductee Walter Smith III arranged … Read More DocFest ’24 Spring Concert Highlights
Drummer Andrew Sneed grew up in Houston, graduating from Meyerland Middle School for the Performing and Visual Arts (under the direction of Craig Green – drummer from the famed Kashmere Stage Band), and then from Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He studied drumset privately with well-known Houston drummers Joel Fulghum and Sebastian Whittaker; and later with Ed Soph at the University … Read More Andrew Sneed Performing with Warren Sneed at DocFest ’24
Greg is an established professional guitar player with over 25 years’ experience. Primarily a jazz and fusion guitar player, he is equally skilled at many other styles and his versatility has been noted by most peers. On any given day, he can be seen playing jazz, fusion, pop/rock/r&b, Brazilian, as well as classical guitar in ensembles ranging in size from orchestras, big bands, and … Read More Greg Petito Performing with Warren Sneed at DocFest ’24
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