The 57th annual West Texas Jazz Party kicked off Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
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Trombone player Harvey Tibbs performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Bass player Charlie Silva performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Bass player Charlie Silva performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Jazz pianist Johnny Varro performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Trumpet player Danny Tobias performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Trombone player Dan Barrett performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Jazz performers perform during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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West Texas Jazz Society President Eric Baker speaks during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Trombone player Dan Barrett introduces his ensemble during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Trombone player Dan Barrett performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Trombone player Dan Barrett performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Drummer Chuck Redd performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Drummer Chuck Redd performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Drummer Chuck Redd performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Bassist Frank Tate performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Trumpet player Jon-Erik Kellso performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Trombone player Harvey Tibbs performs during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Jazz performers perform during the West Texas Jazz Party Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. (Michael Bauer|Odessa American)