H Project Performing Arts Association

🎉 We’re honored to announce that H Project Performing Arts Association (HPPAA) has been awarded a 2026 Elevate Grant from the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) program.

This support will fund Double Vision: 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐽𝑎𝑧𝑧 𝑖𝑛 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 — a series of original jazz performances featuring collaboration, mentorship, and community engagement across Austin.

Led by pianist Hank Hehmsoth and saxophonist John Mills the project brings together artists, students, and audiences through new compositions, interdisciplinary work, and live performance experiences.

“The goal is to create a space where original music, collaboration, and mentorship all intersect.”

This project continues H Project Performing Arts Association's mission to support artists, expand access to contemporary jazz, and foster meaningful cultural engagement in our community.

🙏 Thank you to the City of Austin and AACME for supporting this work.

🔗 Learn more: hanksjazz.com

Proud to share a new publication from HPPAA President/Artistic Director Hank Hehmsoth, now live on 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳:

𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐦: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧 — 𝐀 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝟏𝟗𝟓𝟑–𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟒
A research-driven, first-recording-date chronology of Dorham’s original compositions—showing how his writing evolved from bebop craft through Afro-Cuban design into post-bop clarity.

At H Project Performing Arts Association, this is exactly what we support: 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 + 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 + 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧—connecting the music to the historical record in a way that’s useful to students, listeners, and working musicians.

📖 Read online: https://www.allaboutjazz.com/kenny-dorham-the-composer-in-the-horn-a-verified-chronology-1953-1964

📄 Clean PDF copy:https://hanksjazz.com/s/2026-03-03-Dorham-The-Composer-in-the-Horn-All-About-Jazz.pdf

If you value independent arts education and jazz research in the community, please follow H Project Performing Arts Association for upcoming performances, workshops, and interdisciplinary programs.

Now on View in San Marcos

HPPAA is pleased to share that Hank Hehmsoth’s artwork “𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑍𝑜𝑛𝑒” is currently on exhibit at the 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 (𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥) through Saturday, March 21. Arts-San Marcos, Texas City of San Marcos - Parks & Recreation

This piece is part of Hank’s ongoing 𝑆𝑒𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 / 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟 creative arc — exploring the intersection of jazz improvisation and visual abstraction.

If you’re in or visiting San Marcos, we encourage you to stop by and experience the work in person.

📍 San Marcos City Hall
🗓 On view through March 21

A strong year of live jazz through HPPAA — 52 shows and growing.
Thank you to the venues, collaborators, and supporters who sustain this work.

🎶 𝟓𝟐 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬. 𝟒 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝟏𝟗 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬.

Grateful for every stage, every audience, and every moment of shared music in 2025.

From the Elephant Room to Parker Jazz Club, Monks Jazz, Nica on 4th, and beyond — thank you to everyone who listened, supported, and made this year unforgettable.

Looking forward to what 2026 brings. 🎹✨

As we conclude our two-month residency at Brazosport College, we reflect with gratitude.

The program included a solo exhibition of 27 abstract jazz works at the Brazosport Art Gallery and a fully documented concert featuring 12 original compositions — recorded in 4K for archival and educational use.

This residency brought together visual art, live performance, lecture, and community engagement — embodying HPPAA’s mission to integrate music, history, and interdisciplinary creative practice.

Thank you to the students, faculty, and community who made this collaboration so meaningful.

Full concert playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvTQNNamp01EHydAE4qg-qGi4VLDGCF89

An inspiring collaboration with the Brazosport College 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝, bringing together performance, mentorship, and the shared language of jazz.

This concert was the culmination of a week-long residency centered on listening, process, and artistic exchange — the kind of experience where students and professionals meet on equal creative ground.

Deep thanks to for his leadership and to the students for their focus, openness, and commitment to the music.

🎥 Full performance:
https://vimeo.com/event/5711529

This residency perfectly reflects HPPAA’s mission: interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and community engagement through the arts.

We’re grateful to Brazosport College, the Clarion, faculty, students, and community members for such a meaningful week of learning and creative exchange. 🎶🎨

𝐇 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is proud to support 𝑆𝑒𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 — 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟, an interdisciplinary residency at Brazosport College bringing together visual art, jazz performance, and community engagement.

The residency includes a gallery exhibition, public artist reception, live jazz performances, and student collaboration — all centered on the shared language of sound and image.

Grateful to our partners at Brazosport College and The Clarion at Brazosport College for creating space for this work.
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜, 𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞.
Thanks to The Facts and Brazosport College for the thoughtful interviews and coverage around the upcoming 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 — 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 residency, including the Double Vision concert and jazz collaboration with the BC Jazz Band.
📰 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑠:
https://thefacts.com/living/double-vision-to-bring-immersive-jazz-experience-to-the-clarion/article_4bc24cac-7c69-45e3-96b1-4b65b880c280.html
📰 𝐵𝑟𝑎𝑧𝑜𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑒 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑠:
https://www.brazosport.edu/about-bc/newsroom/2026-news-stories/january-2026-news-stories/hank-hehmsoth-to-bring-immersive-art-jazz-residency-to-brazosport-college.php
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞:
•𝑆𝑒𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 — 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟 visual art exhibition
BC Art Gallery — now through February
• 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟑, 𝟏 𝐏𝐌 — Public artist reception (BC Art Gallery)
• 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟑, 𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 — Double Vision concert (The Clarion)
• 𝐅𝐞𝐛 𝟓, 𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 — BC Jazz Band with special guest Hank Hehmsoth (The Clarion)
Grateful for the chance to share this work with the Brazosport community.
🎶🎨

Today I’m sharing a small tribute to my friend 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡 — pianist, composer, and one of the most fearless musical thinkers of his generation.

Richie asked me years ago for a transcription I made of “𝑀𝑖𝑡𝑠𝑢𝑘𝑢.” Revisiting this music now feels like a quiet conversation across time — about sound, risk, intellect, and heart.

Born 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑, 𝟏𝟗𝟒𝟕 · New York
Passed 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 · Worms, Germany

Richie Beirach may not have been a household name, but serious pianists know. His influence runs deep — from his modernist harmonic language to his lifelong partnership with Dave Liebman — and his music continues to teach.

🎹 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSrAEWhex7o

With gratitude and respect,
Hank

Proud to support this live, free jazz stream presented by Brazosport College.

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲

Join us for an afternoon with jazz pianist, composer, and visual artist Hank Hehmsoth Hehmsoth at the Brazosport College Art Gallery for a special two-part public program exploring creativity, process, and the connection between music and visual art.

𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎–𝟏𝟐:𝟒𝟓 𝐏𝐌 — 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤-𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡
Designed for students and the general public, this informal lecture and guided walk-through offers reflections on creativity, artistic process, improvisation, and listening, presented in the context of the exhibition
𝑆𝑒𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 / 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟

𝟏:𝟎𝟎–𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 — 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Guests are invited to meet the artist, view the exhibition, and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed gallery setting.

Presented in partnership with 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞.

📍 Brazosport Art Gallery — Lake Jackson, TX
📅 Tuesday, February 3, 2026
🎟 Free and open to the public