If you’ve ever had the pleasure of hearing Kansas City native Tyree Johnson play the drums, then you know the 2021 ArtsKC Inspiration Grant winner always delivers the goods.
Arts News: Mutual Musicians Foundation Launches Jazz and Community Radio Station
Jazz and Kansas City have a long and cherished history together — from the legendary artistry of Charlie Parker to the contributions of guitarist Pat Metheny.
From the mid-1930s through the mid-1940s, the roots of American modernity in popular music and painting were set in the hot-house urban culture of Kansas City.
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Third Annual Gala Event will feature “Rhapsody in Blue”
Rhapsody in Blue was first performed by Paul Whiteman and his band Palais Royal Orchestra, with an added section of string players and George Gershwin..
Stan Kenton’s last successful experiment was his mellophonium band of 1960-1963. Despite the difficulties in keeping the four mellophoniums (which formed their own separate section)..
Special Presentation of The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
Join artistic director Clint Ashlock and the swinging 17-piece Kansas City Jazz Orchestra for a special evening of great big band music, featuring an array of guest artists showcasing..
