Join us for an afternoon of jazz and more! This historic building in Sherman, Texas was originally the Masonic Lodge and has been now in the Collins family for decades. The museum was started by Bill Collins III Bill ( trumpeter) performed with many internationally renowned artists including Doc Severinsen, Mel Torme, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, and Aretha Franklin. Bill has used his degrees as an adjunct faculty teaching trumpet, improvisation, and music business at Texas Wesleyan University, Cedar Valley College, Tarrant County College, Weatherford College, and UT-Arlington. Bill, retired from teaching and performing, is now completely dedicated to seeing the Sherman Jazz Museum succeed. it is a 501C3 non profit dedicated to jazz preservation. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW! The Satin Dolls are: Carolyn Lee Jones (v) and leader of the pack, Rebecca Cordes ( keys) , Peggy Honea (b) and Ann MacMillan (d)
