Scott Hardy Then (’75) & Now Bass & Guitar A Houston native, acoustic bassist and guitarist Scott Hardy attended Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. While in school, he worked with the legendary “Texas Tenor” Arnett Cobb. A few years later, he held one of Houston’s few steady jazz engagements with singer Roseanna Vitro at the Greenroom, where many well-known jazz … Read More Scott Hardy Biography
Drummer & Composer Chris “Daddy” Dave is a rhythmic architect and composer rooted in the gospel and jazz traditions of his native Houston, Texas. Chris has redefined the possibilities of the drum set throughout his illustrious career. A graduate of The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston and Howard University, his journey from the church pews to the global … Read More Chris “Daddy” Dave Biography
The DocFest Jazz Board of Directors voted unanimously in 2014 to establish the HSPVA Jazz Hall of Fame to recognize highly successful and prominent alumni of the HSPVA jazz program. Recipients are selected by the Board, inducted annually at DocFest, and typically headline their respective DocFest concerts. DocFest will soon add two more accomplished musicians to the HSPVA Jazz Hall of Fame. Chris “Daddy” … Read More HSPVA Jazz Hall of Fame
This concert will feature Houston native and world-renowned drummer, composer, and producer Chris “Daddy” Dave. One of the most innovative drummers today, Chris spans styles from jazz and gospel to R&B and hip-hop. He has recorded on Grammy Award-winning albums, including Adele’s 21, and performed with artists such as Kenny Garrett, D’Angelo, and Robert Glasper, as well as his own group, Chris Dave and the … Read More DOCFEST JAZZ CONCERT 2026
Doc Morgan’s 85th birthday celebration at Doc’s Jazz Club on Wednesday night was truly a night to remember for Doc and everyone in attendance. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the wait staff was top-notch, and the music was unforgettable. Doc’s Houston Artistic Director, Graeme Francis, along with former and present Kinder HSPVA jazz directors, Warren Sneed and James Westfall, put together an incredible … Read More A Night to Remember: Doc’s 85th Birthday Celebration
