*Tim Whitmer discussed his new album with Steve Kraske on KCUR’s Up To Date.
*Ken Lovern told Joe Dimino about OJT’s new album.
*The New York Times remembered the Missouri-born Nora Holt and KCUR recalled Kansas City native Dana Suesse.
*From a press release: Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Executive Director Alyssa Bell Jackson today announced the next concert for the 2024-2025 Signature Series, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Helzberg Hall… The annual Kansas City Jazz Orchestra holiday concert, set against visuals from the cherished television special, will feature swinging big band arrangements from KCJO Artistic Director Clint Ashlock.