The 58th annual West Texas Jazz Party began Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
The three-day event will continue with performances Friday and Saturday.
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Drummer David Zarlenga performs at the West Texas Jazz Party Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Saxophonist Gary Meek performs at the West Texas Jazz Party Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Saxophonist Gary Meek performs at the West Texas Jazz Party Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Pianist Wally Minko performs at the West Texas Jazz Party Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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Drummer David Zarlenga performs at the West Texas Jazz Party Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American
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A bass sits next to the stage during the West Texas Jazz Party Thursday at the Odessa Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Michael Bauer|Odessa American