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KC Organ Champ Chris Hazelton Leads In The Swing After Dark
In these modern Kansas City jazz times, Chris Hazelton holds a special place on the local music landscape. Hazelton is a bona-fide...
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Live at the Green Lady Lounge
Kansas Public Radio InvitesYyou to KCs Original Music Jazz Scene Experience the energy and excitement of original Kansas City jazz from...
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Jazz Futures: Future of Jazz Scholarships
Beginning on Thursday, October 12th, 2023, The KC Jazz Ambassadors will present their third annual Future of Jazz Scholarship Program...
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Joe Cartwright Quartet Live at The Blue Room
The groove is so compelling. As I enter the front door, I automatically move to the beat. It’s jazz pianist Joe Cartwright and the band....
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- Aug 10
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Rod Fleeman
An Elder Statesman of KC Jazz Guitar Releases His First Album as a Leader Every jazz scene in America has a cornerstone that provides the...
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- Jun 26
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Alan Voss Quartet: BAOBAB
Alan Voss Quartet album release Sat. July 15, 2023 6-8pm Englewood Arts Performing Arts Space 10901 E Winner Rd Independence, MO 64052...
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- Jun 26
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Summer Jazz Begins
Summer jazz begins. Outdoor concerts bring jazz standards (and originals) to open air. Today it’s “Summertime,” “Quiet Nights,” and a...
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- Jun 26
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2023 Jam Musician Award Nominations Open Now
The third annual JAM Musician Awards kicked off June 15th, when the nominations opened for the 2023 honors. To nominate your favorite...
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- Jun 26
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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is celebrating their first 20 years with the release of a commemorative book and the orchestra’s fourth...
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- Jun 26
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Kenny Watson: Emerging Kansas City Drummer
For all the woe COVID beguiled the jazz community with, newly emerging Kansas City Drummer Kenneth Watson, Jr. was a true benefactor of...
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- Jun 26
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The Rhythm of Unity: Mike & Dorothy Longo
This is the perfect book for anyone trying to find their way in the business of jazz. Mike Longo, a long-time first call New York...
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- Jun 26
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Save the Date: 10th Annual Spotlight: Charlie Parker
Get ready to swing to the rhythms of jazz as the 10th Annual Spotlight: Charlie Parker event is set to take place in our vibrant city of...
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- May 10
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Three Questions For Pat Metheny
Muriel Kauffman Theatre Pat Metheny: Side-Eye Thursday, June 15th, 7:30pm 1. How does it feel to return home and present a show in this...
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- Mar 31
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Kansas City's Newest Jazz Club in the Birthplace of Pat Metheny
By Way of Lee's Summit: The 1909 Club In this post-pandemic world of deeper live music appreciation and musicians back at it full time,...
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- Mar 31
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Rebirth of a Legend - The Return of Kansas City's Hey! Hey!
Jazz Club in the Basement of J. Rieger & Co. with General Manager Josie Herrick As the Kansas City Jazz world enters a new post-pandemic...
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- Mar 11
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A Tribute to Ronnie McFadden of the McFadden Brothers
Lonnie and Ronnie McFadden, of Kansas City's McFadden Brothers, grew up at 29th and Euclid Avenue, on Kansas City's east side. They've...
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Ida McBeth
Kansas City’s long-standing Queen of Jazz and Blues, Ida McBeth passed away on March 1st, 2023 in her hometown. A Celebration of Life...
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Lucy Wijnands @ The Blue Room March 17
Daughter of pianist, Bram Wijnands (Why-Nands) Lucy Wijnands has been exploring music and art in New York City for the past few years and...
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- Feb 8
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Hermon Mehari-Asmara Folly Theatre February 18
7:00 pmJazz Talk 8:00 pm-Concert Like many other Mid-Mo students, Hermon Mehari attended grade school and high school. Then, wanting to...
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- Feb 2
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Jazz & Live Music Revival: Alan Stribling—Uptown Lounge
The new Uptown Lounge in Midtown Kansas City is the brainchild of Alan Stribling. Alan was born in South Carolina and transplanted to...
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