Spokane Public Radio would like to thank everyone involved in our latest KPBX Kids’ Concert.
Thank you:
· Performers: The Villa Blues and Jazz Band: Heather Villa, Brian Flick, Michael Lenke and Steve Bauer.
· Special thanks to host and broadcast producer Verne Windham.
· Event donors: STCU; Harvard Park Children’s Learning Center North; Rocket Bakeries; and Sayre, Sayre, and Fossum, Attorneys.
· Hearn Brothers Printing.
Don't miss our next KPBX Kids' Concert, broadcast on KPBX 91.1 on Saturday, September 25 at 1 p.m. This fabulous show will take you from classic to jazz with Villa Blues & Jazz. Jazz masters will perform memorable and fun songs that have become jazz standards, and include some educational conversations about songs, instruments, and more. Villa Blues includes Heather Villa, Steve Bauer, Michael Lenke, and Brian Flick.
About Villa Jazz & Blues:
Villa Blues n' Jazz was founded in 2011. After singing lead vocals in the swingin' and award winning band, 6 Foot Swing (Voted 5 years in a row, "Best Band," by Inlander Readers), Heather Villa (lead vocals) brought together these very talented and experienced jazz musicians to form a more blues and soul group: Brian Flick (upright bass), Michael Lenke (trumpet/vocals), Steve Bauer (guitar/vocals). Some musical influences of the group include Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, John Lee Hooker, BB King and Stevie Wonder.