Duke Ellington Day in Walla Walla was March 31 1952. The orchestra played in the Armory; there was dancing, a song contest, and a fashion show. Downtown merchants cashed in with sales and promotions.

Hepcats

 

Horace Lazzari (1924-2017) moved to Walla Walla in 1949 to start the Accordion School. Thanks to Tiffany Cain for saving and sharing these images.

 

with WW Symphony, Apr 18 1961

Music festival in the Pioneer Junior High School gym in May 1962. File photos courtesy of the Union-Bulletin.

Dale Newby (left)

 

Music Competition Festivals for Southeastern Washington. Programs from the 1947 and 1948 competitions courtesy of Jan & Bill Eyestone.

 

My Waitsburg Home, a song by Alcy Clay Callahan. Mrs. Callahan relocated to IIlinois in 1946.

 

Ray's Rhythm Rangers; singing cowboys and Western band. File photos courtesy of the Union-Bulletin

Ray Conger on left