Come hear the sound of trumpets

Local trumpeters Bill Scholl, Larry Gatchel and Conrad Wilson will be featured in a Arkansas Jazz Experience concert. Much can be said about these fine players and if you haven’t heard them now is your chance to enjoy their unique styles.

Bill Scholl plays the old standards with verve and tenderness. He has been a guest of the JazzCats events, the Hot Springs Jazz party in January and was a member of the Hot Springs Village Big Band.

Larry Gatchel and the JazzCats were the Sunday night entertainment at the Hot Springs Brau Haus for 13 years. He has performed in many venues in this area, including the Jazz Society membership party and was a feature at the Pocket Theater music series. Gatchel’s flugle horn style is soothing and soulful.

Conrad Wilson was a founding member of the Stardust Big Band in 1982 and still performs with them. He is jazz solo chair. Conrad toured for many years across the nation with the big bands of the 60s and 70s and still has his jazz chops, that’s musician lingo for “he’s good”. He is still one of the best improvisers musically in the state.

The Quapaw Bath House & Spa, 413 Central, is the setting for the Hot Springs Jazz Society sponsored Arkansas Jazz Experience, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 26. The AJE combo includes pianist Clyde Pound, bassist Bill Huntington, drummer Jay Payette and vocalist/emcee Chauvin. The admission is $10 and includes light snacks. A beverage bar is available. For information call: 501-767-0211