Phillips County News - One Nation, Under God

The joint was jumpin’ last Tuesday night, November 16, as Malta’s Auditorium was turned into Mr. E’s Jazz Club for a one-night-only show by the Malta High School Jazz Combo.

It was a night of bluesy jazz with a little bit of island flair thrown in that was enjoyed by a good crowd that had braved the high winds blowing outside.

The show started with each of the nine-member group coming out one at a time, taking their spot and playing randomly, or “noodling”. The group wore Hawaiian shirts and black fedoras. Once all members were on stage, they went from noodling right into their fi...