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Joe Miquelon, Celebration of Life
KNUCKLEHEADS SALOON WEDNESDAY, JULY 21ST, 2021 Joe Miquelon was a beloved musician, and his Celebration of Life will present several...
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Jul 3, 20213 min read
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The Folly Theater Presents a New Series
During the pandemic, the Folly Theater developed a monthly series, LIVE! from the Lounge, to help local artists stay engaged, have a safe...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read
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Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors Jazz Calendar is Back
After so many months absent from the scene, our weekly jazz calendar is once again online and available for everybody. When you’re...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read
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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra announces the launching a second ensemble and an additional performance series during the coming season....
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Jun 5, 20211 min read
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Folly Jazz News
As Winter Turns to Spring As this past winter turned to spring, the fog of COVID-19 slowly began to lift from the Kansas City...
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Jun 5, 20213 min read
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The Blue Room is Back
They’re only seating fifty-five per set at this point and you need to make a reservation on Eventbrite.com before you head down there,...
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Jun 4, 20211 min read
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Folly Theater’s 40th Annual Jazz Series
By Kelly Dougherty, Marketing Manager of the Folly Theater While covid kept us from presenting the 39th Annual Jazz Series, we decided...
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May 4, 20213 min read
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Jazz Ambassador Meet Ups are Back!
After a long hiatus, KC Jazz Ambassadors begin a new season of social get-togethers on Friday, May 21 at Holy-Field Winery in Basehor,...
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May 4, 20211 min read
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Joe Cartwright and Deborah Brown Headline Sunflower Music Festival
Joe Cartwright will return to White Concert Hall on Monday, June 21. The band includes guitarist Rod Fleeman, bassist Ben Leifer and...
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May 4, 20212 min read
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2021 Jam Awards Kick Off Nominations in May
KC Jazz Ambassadors announce the 1st annual JAM Awards, celebrating our favorite Kansas City jazz musicians. Nominations for the 2021...
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Mar 31, 20211 min read
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JCCC’s Jazz Series
JCCC’s Jazz Series continues to bring you new recitals through the week of April 11th, then all 7 performances can be accessed 24/7...
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Mar 31, 20211 min read
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MNU Spring Swing: Mike Parkinson Returns
An open-air jazz concert will be presented Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at 6:30pm. The event features the MidAmerica Nazarene University...
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Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Spring Ruel Joyce and Jazz Recitals
The Ruel Joyce and Jazz Recitals at JCCC will continue virtually beginning the first week in March. The spring recitals have been...
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Mar 5, 20211 min read
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Kessler Teaching Jazz Appreciation Online
When he’s not gigging in nightclubs like Johnny’s in Liberty, renowned trumpeter and flugelhornist, Stanton Kessler can be found online,...
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Mar 5, 20211 min read
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Eat, Drink, and be Jolly for the Folly Garden Party
On June 6th, Folly Theater Development Director, Brian Williams, will open his garden at his beautiful and historic Hyde Park home to...
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Mar 2, 20212 min read
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The JCCC Jazz Series for Spring
The JCCC Jazz Series for Spring is recorded and set to open virtually in March. Once again you’ll find your favorite Kansas City area...
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Jan 27, 20211 min read
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The Historic Club Mardi Gras Making a Come Back
Growing up in Wyandotte County, attending Notre Dame de Sion, Stephens College and New York’s celebrated Fashion Institute of Technology,...
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Jan 27, 20213 min read
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Jazz Ambassadors End 2020 on a Zoom Note
The annual KC Jazz Ambassadors meeting—always a swingin’ time— Zoomed out to members in December. A small but committed group reviewed...
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Jan 5, 20211 min read
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Ruel Joyce and Jazz Recital Series
Johnson County Community College will schedule the Ruel Joyce and Jazz Recital Series virtually again this Spring. You will hear a...
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Jan 2, 20211 min read
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Jazz Ambassadors Announce Holiday Gig Grants
Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors have approved a second round of $150 Gig Grants, following distribution of more than $15,000 to area jazz...
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Dec 1, 20201 min read
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