Join us as we celebrate the life,
the music, and the iconic legacy
of Kansas City’s own:
Charlie “Yardbird” Parker!
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Discover the Kansas City Jazz Sound. Join us for a discussion of the impact of the Kansas City Jazz Sound: What is it? Why is it important to KC Culture? How did KC shape it?
For this session we will have the following panelists: (Panelists subject to change)
- Clint Ashlock – Artistic Director the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
- Chuck Haddix – Author, Historian and Director of the Marr Sound Archives of UMKC
- Steve Kraske – Moderator and Host of KCUR’s Up-To-Date
Join us at 6:30pm (Doors: 6pm) at the Westport Coffeehouse Theater for this exciting panel discussion. Bring your thoughts and questions with you! We are planning for an interactive and engaging discussion.
Thank you to our sponsors: Kansas City’s Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Performing Arts, Commerce Bank, Trustee
Opening Brunch at the Phoenix, featuring Millie Edwards
Join us for a night of live jazz from Kansas City’s finest musicians and special guests to celebrate the 104th birthday of the legendary Charlie Parker!
Charlie Parker was a pioneering saxophonist and composer who called Kansas City home, and his legacy lives on in the thriving jazz community today.
Musicians include: Bram Wijnands, Lucy Wijnands + Kadesh Flow!
This event is FREE and open to all ages. Seating is communal and limited.
Details soon!
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.
For this session we will have the following panelists: (Panelists subject to change)
- 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 at 5:30pm (Doors: 5pm) at the Kansas City Public Library: Central Library for this exciting panel discussion. Bring your thoughts and questions with you! We are planning for an interactive and engaging discussion. Parking is available in the library garage.
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Thank you to our sponsors: Kansas City’s Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Performing Arts, Commerce Bank, Trustee
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