The Western Illinois Museum, in partnership with the Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music, invites jazz fans to an evening of music with the jazz saxophonist Doug Stone on October 2nd. A world-class performer and composer, Stone comes to the Museum’s Our Front Porch stage from Louisiana, where he is Professor of Jazz Saxophone at Louisiana State University. He will perform with the HAT Trio for two sets at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm. Doors and bar open at 4:30 pm. The audience is invited to stay for the afterparty at 7:30 pm as WIU jazz students perform. A $5 suggested donation supports the Museum’s community programming.
A first-call musician in New Orleans, Stone performs with groups including the John Mahoney Septet, Reid Poole’s Boppin’ Five, and the Victory Swing Orchestra, while maintaining an active national and international touring schedule. His numerous recordings span projects as a leader, co-leader, and sideman, showcasing his versatile approach to jazz and improvisation. As director of the acclaimed LSU Jazz Ensemble, he is also a sought-after clinician and composer.
Joining Stone is the HAT Trio: WIU jazz faculty Matt Hughes (bass), George Turner (guitar), and Whitney Ashe (piano). This performance is part of the Music on Our Front Porch series, which presents world-class jazz and classical musicians in the Museum’s cozy, one-of-a-kind garage space, offering a rare chance to experience locally accomplished musicians up close.
The Music on Our Front Porch series continues on November 6th with saxophonist Chris Merz. This program is supported in part by grants from the Illinois Arts Council and the WIU Performing Arts Society.
The Western Illinois Museum is a non-profit organization celebrating and nurturing the history, culture, and traditions of McDonough County. It is a vibrant community hub that features exhibits, an open collection area, lectures, music, and other programs in a historic building.
The Museum is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street, one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square and is fully accessible.
A full schedule of events can be found at wimuseum.org or follow on social media @wimuseum. For further information, call 309-837-2750, text 309-837-2613, or email [email protected].
