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The Silver Creek Jazz Band will play for the final 2024-25 Austin Traditional Jazz Society concert on Sunday, June 8 from 2 to 5 pm at Ben Hur Shrine Temple, 7811 Rockwood Lane, Austin, TX. Silver Creek has been together since 2007. The band is led by valve trombonist Dave Stoddard, an East Coast transplant who has been in Austin since 2001.

He will be joined by cornetist Larmon Maddox, a distinguished lead player and soloist with many local jazz ensembles. Ben Saffer, another East Coaster, will play clarinet. Dan Augustine will play tuba. Dan got his start as a symphony orchestra player in Nevada but has done good things for Austin traditional jazz bands. Jimmy Vence is a Django Reinhardt devotee and a fine soloist on guitar. Luke West will join in on trumpet, as will Bobbie Black on banjo.The rhythm section is rounded out by Rob Schmidt, a big band drummer who also does a great job with small jazz ensembles.

Free admission to ATJS members; General admission at the door: $12; College Students with ID, and members of Austin Jazz Society: $5.00. Snacks, beer, wine and sodas are available. Patrons can bring their own food. ATJS concerts are family-friendly.