The ACC Jazz Ensemble is teaming up with Grammy-winning guitarist Redd Volkaert for a series of performances in October, all open to the public.

Concert Show
Thursday, October 5, 7:30 p.m.
Little Woodrow’s Sports Bar, Southpark Meadows Shopping Center at I-35 and Slaughter Lane

Saluting a shared passion for the music of Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, and Willie Nelson, Volkaert will partner with the ACC Jazz Ensemble for a concert show benefiting the Dell Children’s Hospital Surgical Mission Team.

Benefit Dance and Show
Friday, October 13, 7 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church Activity Center, 3701 West Slaughter Lane, Austin, TX 78749

The ACC Jazz Ensemble and Volkaert will perform a benefit dance and show. Proceeds will benefit the charity organization “Africa – Water To Thrive,” sponsored by Bethany Lutheran Church.

Texas Jazz Festival
Saturday, October 21, 7 – 9 p.m.
Heritage Park Cultural Center, North Stage
1581 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

The ACC Jazz Ensemble with special guest Volkaert will headline the 57^th annual Texas Jazz Festival. Featuring more than 60 bands, the event is free and open to the public.

The ACC Jazz Ensemble includes faculty members along with students enrolled for credit or in continuing education courses.

For nearly thirty years, the ACC Jazz Ensemble has given performances of classic American jazz, pop music, and innovative repertoire programs to diverse audiences in Austin, Texas, and other venues, gaining recognition as one of the leading community college big bands and show revues.

For more information about the ACC Jazz Ensemble, contact Dr. Tom Husak at [email protected].

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