*A band led by Adam Larson featuring Terell Stafford will headline The Prairie Village Jazz Festival on September 10.
*The new piano bar Uptown Lounge will showcase performances of “show tunes, jazz standards, classic rock, blues, and songs from famous artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, The Beatles, the Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John and more” according to Joyce Smith’s feature for The Kansas City Star.
*Nina Cherry recalls Tiny Davis for Kansas City magazine.
*Portions of recent performances by Jazzy Jazz and Nduduzo Makhathini were documented by Joe Dimino.
*Soul vocalist Peabo Bryson headlines the American Jazz Walk of Fame’s July 2 concert.
*Tweet of the Week: Coleman Hawkins Jazz- This weekend HawkFest returns to downtown St. Joseph MO. Come out and join us for a great weekend of music and fun!