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
Art comes from a hard swinging West Texas jazz tradition. Born in Amarillo, he is the son of Jazz multi-instrumentalist Joe Fristoe, who was respected and in demand all over the state and southwest region. He moved to Houston in his early twenties where he developed his style playing in all types of settings with many of the greatest musicians around town. He’s become … Read More Art Fristoe Performing with Warren Sneed at DocFest ’24
Over the past 35 years, David has played, recorded and/or toured with greats such as: Dizzy Gillespie, Arnett Cobb, Richie Cole, Bob Moses, Herb Ellis (Aspen Jazz Festival, Lewiston Jazz Festival), Kenny Warner, Art Lande, Bob Dorough, Jewel Brown (Ascona New Orleans Jazz Festival), Tom Harrell/ Randy Brecker/ James Moody (Kemah Jazz Festival), Conrad Herwig, Billy Harper(Houston Jazz Festival), Billy Harper with Dianne Schuur/ Delfayo Marsalis/ John Faddis (Trinity Jazz Festival), Marvin Stamm, Debbie Boone, Vivalda Dula (Montreal Jazz Festival, Kitchener World Music Festival), Michael … Read More David Craig Performing with Warren Sneed at DocFest ’24
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