Thank you for supporting DocFest ’23!

We are all looking forward to seeing you at the gala on Sunday, October 15th. Pre-gala reception at 4pm. Dinner will be served starting at 5pm.

Please select your Entrée option from the menu and dessert preference. Please send your selections with your full name, email and phone number to: info@docfestjazz.org. You may also call in your selection or special dietary request to: 832-784-1781

Please respond by: October 3^rd

For more information visit our website under gala ’23 information: ’23 DocFest – DocFest (docfestjazz.org)

DOCFEST, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST “DOCFEST GALA”

After presenting ten highly successful large-venue benefit concerts since 2014, DocFest, Inc. is pleased to announce the inaugural DocFest Gala with special guests, comedian Tommy Davidson and pianist Bobby Lyle. HSPVA alumnus featured artist, trombonist Andre Hayward will become the 18^th inductee into HSPVA’s Jazz Hall of Fame during the event. Drummer Mark Simmons and bassist Anthony Sapp will be playing with Bobby and Andre. Fine dining entertainment by Kinder HSPVA Jazz Combo. Donna Franklin, KTSU-FM emcee and Mister McKinney, Historic Houston KPFT 90.1 Houston Hour auctioneer.

DocFest was conceived in 2013 by Chris Walker and Ashley Támar Davis to honor the career of Robert “Doc” Morgan, Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts Director of Jazz Studies, 1976-99. Funds raised primarily benefit Morgan Jazz Scholarships at New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music (New York), Berklee College of Music and University of North Texas, all reserved for HSPVA jazz alumni. In addition, DocFest frequently supports present HSPVA jazz activities. DocFest, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 entity.

DocFest 2023 Gala

DocFest 2023 Gala