With a genre of music known for its smooth sounds and catchy tunes, it’s easy to enjoy some jazz, and music enthusiasts of all kinds can stop by Southern Regional High School next week for the annual Southern Regional Jazz Festival. The afternoon-evening competition event is scheduled for Friday, March 22, from 3:15 to 10 p.m. in the Joseph P. Echle Performing Arts Center in the school’s 9/10 building. General admission is $10; free for Southern Regional students and staff.

The competition, which features school bands from throughout the state, will have three professional judges – John…