Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with the CCMH on Thursday, April 20th.
Listen and dance to Sparky’s Jazz Express, beginning at 7 p.m. Capacity is limited, so please RSVP and purchase your ticket in advance. We are charging a symbolic ticket price of $8; all the proceeds will be used to benefit the activities of the Czech Center Museum Houston. Complimentary valet parking is available on-site.
TIME AND LOCATION
Czech Center Museum Houston
4920 San Jacinto St. | Houston, Texas, USA
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performance starts at 7 p.m.
ABOUT
Sparky’s Jazz Express with Tom Borling on piano, Steve Montgomery on bass, Ben Atkinson on drums and Sparky Koener on trumpet and flugelhorn will bring to you a salute to Jazz Music from Czechoslovakia, in celebration of April being Jazz Appreciation Month around the world. With insightful narration, and performing, this program spotlights world-renowned musicians, and composers from Czechoslovakia whose music has been part of the world of jazz music.
TICKETS
Advanced purchase - $8 Day of Show - $10
Student - $6 (with valid school I.D)
We hope to have you join us!
meet the artist
Sparky Koerner is a trumpet player who performs in many types of ensembles, including being the leader of “Sparky’s Jazz Express” and The Galvanized Brass. Recently retired after 40 years as Director of Instrumental Music / Jazz Studies at College of the Mainland located in Texas City, Sparky served as Chairman of the Fine Arts Department at COM and continues to direct the COM Community Jazz Ensemble as a Lifelong Learning Class. He recently retired as principal trumpet with the Galveston Symphony Orchestra.