Oil paintings and eclectic jazz

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Local jazz musicians, The Paschke Trio, stopped by the eightWest studio to give viewers a preview of what they can expect if attending their show on Sunday, February 17 at the East Grand Rapids Library.

Richard Paschke is a local artist, that specializes in oil painting and sculpting. The East Grand Rapids Library is hosting a public reception on Sunday at 2 p.m., where guests can view Paschke's exhibit and also listen to his ensemble play hits from Duke Ellington to Miles Davis.

The song they performed for us is Richard's composition "More Than Fascination". Here are the lyrics:

A casual smile, a gesture of her hand

Can turn your thinking upside down

Can send your heart careening wildly,

Beyond it's normal course.

Just a glance, a look in your direction, or the warmth within her voice,

Can move your thoughts to quickly scatter, beyond a reasoned choice

A casual smile, a gesture of her hand

Can turn your heart careening wildly,

Beyond it's normal course

For it's love not just simple fascination, that keeps changing as it lasts

That lasts, within your timeless, loving heart..