Alex City Arts will host the Eric Essix Group this month at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium on Feb. 22. The group is led by contemporary urban jazz guitarist Eric Essix, and will be joined by talented vocalist Tracy Hamlin. Alex City Arts President Mary Wood Perry said she was determined to book Essix after hearing his group in concert at Auburn’s Gogue Performing Arts Center. 

“He did a great job of engaging the audience. We are very excited to bring someone of his caliber to Alexander City in recognition of Black History Month,” Perry said.