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Jam Musician Awards to be Announced December 14

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Dec 2, 20211 min read

Jam Musician Awards to be Announced December 14

The first annual JAM Musician Awards, presented by the KC Jazz Ambassadors, will be announced on Tuesday, December 14 at Johnnie’s Jazz...

Live! In the Lounge (in Partnership with KKFI) features Jackie Myers Tuesday, December 7th!

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Dec 2, 20213 min read

Live! In the Lounge (in Partnership with KKFI) features Jackie Myers Tuesday, December 7th!

Jackie Myers may have the Midas touch for groove, conjuring up musical styles ranging from soul, jazz, and modern R&B each time the...

JAM

Dec 2, 20212 min read

“We Always Swing” Jazz Series

The “We Always Swing” Jazz Series biggest fundraising effort of their season began November 30, with #GivingTuesday and will extend...

JAM

Nov 4, 20213 min read

A Month of Music at the Folly!

November is shaping up to be a month of music at the Folly. While there are no Jazz performances this month, the theater is hosting...

JAM

Nov 4, 20212 min read

“We Always Swing” Jazz Series

The “We Always Swing” Jazz Series in Columbia, Missouri kicked off its 27th season on October 23, 2021, with Jane Bunnett & Maqueque. The...

Jazz Ambassadors Annual Meeting - Jam Awards Set for December 14

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Nov 4, 20211 min read

Jazz Ambassadors Annual Meeting - Jam Awards Set for December 14

The KC Jazz Ambassadors will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Johnnie’s Jazz Club, 14th and Main. Following...

Future of Jazz Showcases Best Student Performances, Raises Money for Scholarships

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Nov 4, 20212 min read

Future of Jazz Showcases Best Student Performances, Raises Money for Scholarships

KC Jazz Ambassadors announce a new jazz series, featuring the talents of the area’s best student musicians. The "Future of Jazz” program,...

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Oct 6, 20211 min read

Pablo Sanhueza Plays the Folly

Conguero Pablo Sanhueza has been deemed as “Kansas City’s Heart and Soul of Latin Music” by JAM Magazine and recognized as the region’s...

JAM

Oct 6, 20212 min read

Johnnie’s Jazz Club Downtown

Kansas City welcomes a new jazz club this month. The old Empire Theatre—Alamo Drafthouse at 14th and Main Street becomes part of the B&B...

JAM

Oct 6, 20211 min read

We Always Swing

Next up for We Always Swing, the popular jazz series in Columbia, is five-time Juno Award winner, saxophonist/flutist Jane Bunnett, set...

JCCC’s Midwest Trust Center Welcomes Audiences to October Jazz Shows

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Oct 6, 20211 min read

JCCC’s Midwest Trust Center Welcomes Audiences to October Jazz Shows

Overland Park, KS (September 7, 2021) Emily Behrmann, Executive Director, the Midwest Trust Center (formerly Carlsen Center), today...

Columbia, MO's We Always Swing Back in Action with full 2021-22 Season

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Sep 15, 20211 min read

Columbia, MO's We Always Swing Back in Action with full 2021-22 Season

Columbia’s and Central Missouri’s premiere jazz program, We Always Swing, returns for its 27th Season with an eleven concert series...

Topeka Jazz Workshop Back with New Gigs, New Digs

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Sep 15, 20211 min read

Topeka Jazz Workshop Back with New Gigs, New Digs

After a Covid hiatus, the venerable Topeka Jazz Workshop bounces back for the 2021-2022 season with a slate of 4 concerts announced...

Vote Now for Your Favorite KC Jazz Musicians

JAM

Sep 15, 20211 min read

Vote Now for Your Favorite KC Jazz Musicians

Voting has begun for the 2021 JAM Jazz Musicians Awards, sponsored by the KC Jazz Ambassadors. Vote online now at:...

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Sep 15, 20211 min read

Penn Valley Jazz Festival

On Friday, September 17th, Penn Valley Metropolitan Community College will be hosting a 3-hour jazz event, from 6pm-9pm on the Penn...

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Sep 15, 20211 min read

Black Box

KC DRIVE-IN CONCERTS ARE BACK—WITHOUT THE CARS KC’s West Bottoms come alive with some great jazz at the Black Box Jazz Series, located at...

JAM

Aug 2, 20213 min read

Spotlight: Charlie Parker 2021

https://spotlightcharlieparker.org/ During the month of August 2021, the Kansas City metropolitan area will celebrate the 101st birthday...

JAM

Aug 2, 20213 min read

40th Folly Jazz Series

The Folly Theater is excited to announce individual tickets for our 40th Jazz Series will go on sale Monday, August 2 at 10:00 AM. The...

Tickets on Sale Now for Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s 2021-2022 Season

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Aug 2, 20211 min read

Tickets on Sale Now for Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s 2021-2022 Season

Season subscriptions and individual tickets are on sale now for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s upcoming season. It has been a tough...

JCCC’s Fall 2021 Jazz Recitals Start September 7

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Aug 2, 20211 min read

JCCC’s Fall 2021 Jazz Recitals Start September 7

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The Johnson County Community College (JCCC) Jazz Series kicks off Tuesday, Sep. 7 at noon in the 400-seat Polsky...

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