45th Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival
Tax deductible
The Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society will hold the 45th Annual Bix Memorial Jazz Festival in August 2016. The Festival will be held at the LeClaire Park Bandshell, the Waterfront Convention Center and the Isle of Capri im Bettendorf, Ia. This festival is held to keep the music and legacy of Davenport's own Bix Beiderbecke alive. Bix Beiderbecke was a pioneer for hot jazz and changed the face of music for future generations.
This event is instrumental in preserving the music of Bix and the era of music which Bix inspired. Funds are also need to improve our Youth Education Program, by providing scholarships, as well as necessary equipment and music, to allow area Junior High & High School musicians an opportunity to learn the music that is no longer presented in the local music education programs.
This event is instrumental in preserving the music of Bix and the era of music which Bix inspired. Funds are also need to improve our Youth Education Program, by providing scholarships, as well as necessary equipment and music, to allow area Junior High & High School musicians an opportunity to learn the music that is no longer presented in the local music education programs.
Organizer
Laura Hesse
Organizer
Davenport, IA
Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Society
Beneficiary