We are thrilled to invite you to Jazz & Beyond 2025, a free concert presented by the West Texas Jazz Society, Thursday, October 2 at 7:30 pm at the Wagner-Noël Performing Arts Center (1310 FM 1788, Midland). This year’s lineup brings together a stellar roster of Grammy-level talent. You won’t want to miss: Dan Fornero — celebrated lead trumpet player whose credits include Woody Herman, Brian Setzer, and film work on La La Land, Coco, Frozen, and more Jarrett Johnson — Grammy® nominated vocalist, arranger, and songwriter whose performances span from The Tonight Show to Carnegie Hall, tours with Michael Bublé, and Benson Boone David Zarlenga — touring drummer and music director who has worked with Tom Jones, played on The Tonight Show, etc. Ernest Tibbs — bassist with a broad recording and touring career, including work with Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, and more Wally Minko — Grammy-nominated composer/keyboardist whose credits include Barry Manilow, Jean-Luc Ponty, Arturo Sandoval, and producing/arranging for top artists Andy Martin — world-class trombonist with deep ties to the L.A. jazz and big-band scene, performed on Family Guy, and Pixar’s Soul Gary Meek — multi-instrumentalist (sax, flute, keyboards), producer, and sideman on over 200 records Aaron […]
