The touring trombonist Nick Finzer performs with a student band at Johnson County Community College on Wednesday, October 9, and in a quartet format at Westport Coffee House on Thursday, October 10.
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Original image by Plastic Sax.
*The fall jazz recital series at Johnson County Community College was recently announced. Participants include Rod Fleeman, Chris Hazelton and Paganova.
*The Kansas City Star reports that Soirée is closing. The Jazz District restaurant regularly featured live jazz performances.
Now’s the Time: The DelMurrow Trio with Roman Gonzales
A trio featuring guitarist Aidan Murrow will be joined by trumpeter Roman Gonzales at Johnson County Community College’s noon recital series on Tuesday, March 19.
Now’s the Time: Delfeayo Marsalis
Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis and his Uptown Jazz Orchestra headline Johnson County Community College’s Winterlude Jazz Festival at Yardley Hall on Saturday, February 24.
Now’s the Time: Jackie Myers
The new season of Johnson County Community College’s free jazz recital series opens with a noon performance by Jackie Myers on Tuesday, February, 20. The vocalist, keyboardist and bandleader has become an esteemed component of Kansas City’s music scene since relocating from Austin several years ago.
Confirmation: Weekly News and Notes
Original image by Plastic Sax.
*The lineup of the spring recital series at Johnson County Community College has been announced.
*Nina Cherry checked in with Bram Wijnands for Kansas City magazine.
*The American Jazz Museum created a brief video tribute to Jay McShann.
*David Sanborn chatted with Pat Metheny.
Now’s the Time: Charles Perkins and Gerald Spaits
The 2023-24 season of noon jazz recitals at Johnson County Community College opens with a performance overseen by saxophonist Charles Perkins and bassist Gerald Spaits on Tuesday, September 19. Details are here.
Confirmation: Weekly News and Notes
Original image by Plastic Sax.
*Eddie Moore chatted with Steve Kraske on KCUR’s Up To Date. His portion of the segment begins around the 12-minute mark.
*Skateboard celebrity Sean Malto cites Green Lady Lounge as one of his favorite Kansas City haunts in a Thrillist feature.
*Tim Whitmer’s letter praising the late Charlie Wheeler was published by The Kansas City Star.
*Joe Dimino interviewed Deborah Brown and shared footage of a performance by the JCCC Faculty Jazz Quintet.
*Footage of Leon Brady’s 90th birthday party was uploaded to YouTube.
*Wyandotte Daily published a press release for m-pact’s activities at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
*Tweet of the Week: Steve Paul- "Healing Power: The Music of Carla Bley," by Steve Cardenas, Ben Allison, Ted Nash.
Now’s the Time: Marcus Lewis
Marcus Lewis will lead a quintet at Yardley Hall on Tuesday, October 25. The midday performance will strike a different tone from the music in the embedded video. The noon recital series aims to please the senior citizens who dominate the audiences. Yet the booking serves as an excuse to showcase “You’re Very Special,” the new single by Lewis’ vibrant big band.
Now’s the Time: Larry Carlton
The late Tal Farlow duets with the eminent guitarist Larry Carlton on a swinging version of “Misty” in the embedded video. Carlton’s concert at Yardley Hall on Sunday, September 12, is sold out.
Confirmation: Weekly News and Notes
Original image by Plastic Sax.
*A television station created a brief video feature about the colorful history of the building that houses The Majestic.
*A virtual version of Johnson County Community College’s annual jazz series is underway. (Tip via PF.)
*The Beacon reports on the economic hardships faced by Kansas City’s jazz musicians during the pandemic. (Tip via Tony’s Kansas City.)
*Tweet of the Week: American Jazz Museum- For the #jazz community, it's the start to #WomenInJazz month! We've got two in-person, socially distant shows by saxophonist @tiafullerand vocalist Denise Thimes. (link)
Confirmation: Weekly News & Notes
Original image of Gary Giddins’ Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker by Plastic Sax.
*Eddie Moore, Hermon Mehari and Jackie Myers are among the musicians paying tribute to Charlie Parker in an episode of Eight One Sixty.
*Television news stations reported on area Charlie Parker celebrations here, here and here.
*The New York Times lists the best ways to observe the centennial of Charlie Parker’s birth.
*Marcus Lewis chatted with Joe Dimino.
*The Kansas City Star reports that Johnson County Community College is rescheduling its fall concerts. The slate included an appearance by Larry Carlton.
*Tweet o’ the Week: Kansas City PBS- Just in case you haven't heard: On the centennial of Charlie "Bird" Parker's birth, we're taking a look back at the 21 years #Bird spent in #KansasCity and his lasting impression on present-day #KC jazz. Take our word for it, you don't want to miss this premiere! August 29!