“Snap your fingers you jazz cats;” Hard Bop Jazz Band Plays at ICC

PHOTO: Wil Baker

November 9th, 2018 – East Peoria, IL – It felt like a night out at Carnegie Hall with the Hard Bop Jazz Band “Night and Day” spectacular performance at ICC Lecture / Recital Hall 127F on Tuesday, November 26th. They played many of the  jazz greats from Duke Ellington to the recent work by Stevie Wonder. The room was filled with exuberant sounds of music from each instrument. The audience gave applauds of appreciation in return.

Larry Harms directed a 17 piece band; Saxophones; Morgan Turner, alto, Mark Sherman, tenor, Trombones; Rjay Pilgrim, Matt Knaggs, Dahlton Deal, Charlis Vetter, Trumpets; Connor Billard, Alex Irwin, Ethan Hasbroh, Jack Mellen, Jack Bumann, Rhythm; Mel Ferguson, keys, Christian Laredo, bass, Elliot Horsley, guitar, Tony Trad, drums, Brenin Lamprecht, drums and with special guest Jeff Arbisi, baritone saxophones.

The Hard Bop Jazz Band certainly made a statement that night. The only thing that was lacking was a dance floor. Kudos to every member of Hard Bop Jazz Band and thank you to Mr. Larry Harms. To see the schedule for future performances, visit ArtsAtICC.com.

By Wil Baker