TITLE: Commemorating the 2023 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest hosted by the Calaboose African American History Museum.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 2023 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest hosted by the Calaboose African American History Museum.

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WHEREAS, The Eddie Durham Jazz Fest took place in San Marcos on October 21, 2023; and WHEREAS, A native of San Marcos, the late Eddie Durham was a gifted jazz guitarist, trombonist, composer, and arranger who attained great success in the 1930s and 1940s, during the swing era; he is credited with being the first person to record an amplified guitar and pioneered the use of the electric guitar in jazz music; moreover, his skill in writing and arranging music contributed to the careers of such iconic artists as Glen Miller, Bennie Moten, Count Basie, and Jimmie Lunceford; and WHEREAS, Hosted by the Calaboose African American History Museum, the 2023 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest featured a free concert hosted by Kory Cook, the managing director of jazz station KRTU 91.7 in San Antonio; performers included the Texas State Jazz Ensemble, the Central Texas Women of Jazz, Indigo Soul with Sonia Love, Morris Nelms and the Calaboose Players, and the Joe Morales Quartet; and WHEREAS, Through his many contributions to the jazz genre, Eddie Durham played an important role in the rich musical heritage of the Lone Star State, and the Eddie Durham Jazz Fest is a fitting tribute to his proud legacy; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commemorate the 2023 Eddie Durham Jazz Fest and extend to all those associated with the event sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Calaboose African American History Museum as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zwiener Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 7 was adopted by the House on November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House