Clifton J. Noble, Jr. – Composer, Arranger, Performer, Music Director
Description: Clarinetist Bob Sparkman and pianist Jerry Noble, perform light-hearted, free-wheeling traditional jazz throughout New England.
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Bob and Jerry met at the home of mutual friends in 1995, neither sure what to expect from the other. One chorus of blues later, any misgivings sparked by the pair’s difference in age had evaporated in the joy of music making. Bob heard his first jazz record as a teenager in 1942 (it featured Muggsy Spanier with Rod Cless on clarinet). They invited Kara to join the band in 2017, and The Bob Sparkman Trio was born. Inspired by those jazz luminaries, as well as the artistry of Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, a
We're delighted to be performing in the North Hall Outdoor Concert Series this Sunday, September 12!
On Sunday, September 12 at 2 pm , you’ll be able to enjoy clarinetist Bob Sparkman, pianist Jerry Noble and bassist Kara Noble, as they bring their light-hearted traditional jazz improvisations to the Huntington (MA) Town Green for a rollicking romp through the Great American Songbook. This outdoor concert is free and open to the public. Bring your own chair, bring your friends, and check for updates on the concert at the North Hall website ( www.northhallhuntington.org) . In case of rain, the concert will
Clifton J. Noble, Jr. – Composer, Arranger, Performer, Music Director