Truth-In-Jazz Will Play at County Museum

On Friday, May 22nd, Elkhart County Historical Museum will be swinging to the sounds of the Truth-In-Jazz. The free concert will occur from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the museum’s auditorium.

Music is such an important part of our local history, and we hope to celebrate this tradition by hosting one of Elkhart’s most celebrated bands. Besides being known as the former Band Instrument Manufacturing Capital of the World, Elkhart is also home to many distinguished performing artists.

The Truth-In-Jazz is an 18 piece big band formed in 1998 by Truth Publisher David Ogle with the help of Steve Pettit and under the direction of Gay Burton. Dave Plank acts as the current Director. The band’s instrumentation is based off the big band standard developed by the great William “Count” Basie: 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 5 saxophones, Bass, Piano, Guitar and Drums.

Having recently restructured with a brand new sponsor, Goshen Health Systems, Truth-In-Jazz is excited to be back and is playing better than ever. The band is also in the process of launching a new website, www.truthinjazz.com, so get online to discover more information about the band and visit their calendar page to see where they are playing next!

Light refreshments will be sold by the Elkhart County Historical Society. Come early to catch a front row seat!

For more information please contact the museum at 574-848-4322.