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Don Pope
About Me
Don Pope is a Texas Tenor, but
not limited to one horn. He has a
full rack of Woodwinds and can
blow captivating solos from each
and every horn.
After graduating from the Houston
School of Performing and Visual
Arts, Don went on to perform with
musical groups including Archie Bell
& the Drells and Toby Beau, before
creating the group Don Pope and
Friends, consisting of various
musicians that come and go - great
for a constant flow of new, fresh
and sweet music.
Don currently lives with his wife,
Charlotte, in Willis, Texas. He has
four grown children and three
grandchildren. His son, Robert, is
often found sharing the stage, as a
guitar and bass player. As an
ordained minister, Don has been on
staff at Grace International Church
in Willis for over 20 years, as an
associate pastor and worship
director.
Many connections all over the globe
have led to frequent traveling
across the U.S. and other
countries. He has ministered all
over Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina,
and Germany, to name a few. What
may have begun as just trips as a
guest musician led to worship
workshops, prophetic ministry and
speaking engagements. His favor
continues to open doors for him to
make a great impact on each city
he visits. As for his home, Don
heads performs locally and is
always greatly involved in city
events, parades and festivals.
My Jazz Story
I love jazz because it’s what sounds right. I was first exposed to jazz in my parents household and in school band hall. I appreciate many styles of jazz and shy away from really outside stuff. I enjoy relating to the listener. One of the best shows I ever attended was 1975 Chick Corea’s Return To Forever tour at an intimate venue in downtown Houston. The first jazz record I bought was Herbie Hancock’s Chameleon. My advice to new listeners is try several styles before you decide what jazz is all about! Listen to music daily and stay open minded!