The Olympia jazz scene was hopping in the 1930s and 1940s, with both local and nationally known groups performing in several area venues. In this photo from that era, Olympia’s own Herb McClarty Trio takes the stage at the Eagles Club Ballroom.
Vibert Jeffers photo, 1930s-1940s, Susan Parish Collection, Washington State Archives
Text © Deborah Ross and The Olympian 2032