Friends, family, and artists convene to remember the life and music of legendary pianist and bandleader, Jay “Hootie” McShann. Join us as...

It all started four decades ago in the same town that gave birth to Pat Metheny. Veteran Kansas City bassist Rick Willoughby found his...

The Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign of Weston, Missouri, was pleased to announce the third annual Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee on...

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra (KCJO) has a new album. And on it they swing hard, are hip and precise—and, in the tradition, they’ll make you...

Happy Hour at Upcycle Piano Craft 3945 Main Street, KCMO As I walk in late, to Upcycle Piano Craft’s monthly jazz event, I feel at home...

In these modern Kansas City jazz times, Chris Hazelton holds a special place on the local music landscape. Hazelton is a bona-fide...

Kansas Public Radio InvitesYyou to KCs Original Music Jazz Scene Experience the energy and excitement of original Kansas City jazz from...

Beginning on Thursday, October 12th, 2023, The KC Jazz Ambassadors will present their third annual Future of Jazz Scholarship Program...

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....

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...

Alan Voss Quartet album release Sat. July 15, 2023 6-8pm Englewood Arts Performing Arts Space 10901 E Winner Rd Independence, MO 64052...

Summer jazz begins. Outdoor concerts bring jazz standards (and originals) to open air. Today it’s “Summertime,” “Quiet Nights,” and a...

The third annual JAM Musician Awards kicked off June 15th, when the nominations opened for the 2023 honors. To nominate your favorite...

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is celebrating their first 20 years with the release of a commemorative book and the orchestra’s fourth...

For all the woe COVID beguiled the jazz community with, newly emerging Kansas City Drummer Kenneth Watson, Jr. was a true benefactor of...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...