Kansas 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

Join us for a walking tour of one of Kansas City's most historic neighborhoods; 18th & Vine Jazz District!

Featuring the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra!