Hal Smith

13th Annual Charles H. Templeton Ragtime & Jazz Festival

From Ragtime to Rockabilly The 2019 Templeton Ragtime & Jazz Festival

Hal Smith April 28, 2019

The 13th Annual Charles H. Templeton Ragtime & Jazz Festival was an unqualified musical success. The event, held in the Mitchell Memorial Library and McComas

Two Releases from Kris Tokarski with Hal Smith

Scott Yanow January 11, 2019

A superior up-and-coming jazz pianist, Kris Tokarski is developing his own style which includes aspects of Jelly Roll Morton, Teddy Wilson, and the top stride

From Ragtime to Rockabilly The 2019 Templeton Ragtime & Jazz Festival

Two Releases from Kris Tokarski with Hal Smith

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