July: Vivid Vision – The Kansas City Jazz Sound
Westport Coffeehouse Theater 4010 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO, United StatesDiscover the Kansas City Jazz Sound. Join us for a discussion of the impact of the Kansas City Jazz Sound: What is it? Why is it important to KC Culture? …
Aug SCP: Vivid Vision Panel Session: Bird Lives
The Kansas City Public Library: Central Library 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO, United StatesKansas City Jazz ALIVE is proud to present 2024 Spotlight: Charlie Parker - shining a bright light on the musical genius of Kansas City’s own Charlie “Yardbird” Parker! Please join us for a discussion of Bird's musical legacy and his everlasting influence on modern music. Carl Allen - Drummer, Educator and Director of Jazz Studies at UMKC; Carolyn Glenn Brewer - Author, Historian and Educator; Houston Smith - KC-Based Alto Saxophonist; Steve Kraske - Moderator and Host of KCUR's Up-To-Date
Spotlight: Charlie Parker KC Jazz Alive 18th and Vine Walking Tour
Charlie Parker Memorial – Bird Lives E 18th St & Vine St, Kansas City, United StatesJoin us for a walking tour of one of Kansas City's most historic neighborhoods; 18th & Vine Jazz District!
SAVE The DATE: August 24th at the Folly Theater
Featuring the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra!