Blue Gnus Live Jazz Performance and History of Jazz Program
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2500 Frick Road (inside Doss Park)
Houston ,TX 77038
Blue Gnus brings a lively jazz program to Mangum-Howell Community Center in Houston, giving local audiences a free chance to enjoy live music while exploring the history of jazz in a welcoming community setting.
Presented by Cypress Creek FACE, this engaging performance shines a light on an ensemble that has shared history of jazz programs with Young Audiences since the early 1990s. The group first performed as Cadillac Brass and later became known as Blue Gnus after a leadership change, building a lasting reputation for educational music programming and polished live performance.
Trumpeter Eddie Lewis, the band’s current leader and a member since 1993, anchors the show with deep experience as one of Houston’s top professional musicians. His career has included performances with well-known national artists, award-winning recording work, and original arrangements that help make this free jazz concert in Houston, Texas both entertaining and memorable for families, music lovers, and anyone searching for community events near Houston.
Quick Facts
- Date: December 12, 2026
- Time: 11:00 am; listed 2:00 pm end is an editorial estimate, not organizer-confirmed.
- Location: Mangum-Howell Community Center, 2500 Frick Road (inside Doss Park), Houston, TX 77038
- Admission: Free
Arriving a little early may give guests time to get settled before the program begins, and jazz fans may want to bring friends or family members who enjoy live music, arts education, and family-friendly things to do in Houston, TX.
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