Join us as we celebrate the life,
the music, and the iconic legacy
of Kansas City’s own:
Charlie “Yardbird” Parker!
Here are the 2023 Events!!!
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Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition
12:00 pm
Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition
@ American Jazz Museum (& Virtual)
Aug 1 @ 12:00 pm – Aug 31 @ 1:00 pm
View full Virtual exhibit here –> https://library.umkc.edu/exhibits/saxophone A partnership between the American Jazz Museum and UMKC Libraries, the exhibit Saxophone Supreme celebrates the Centennial of Charlie “Bird” Parker, one of the most influential musicians and composers of all[...]
Brunch with Millie Edwards, Dan Sturdevant & Dave Taylor
10:00 am
Brunch with Millie Edwards, Dan Sturdevant & Dave Taylor
@ The Phoenix
Aug 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Live jazz at The Phoenix!
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Brunch with Millie Edwards, Dan Sturdevant & Dave Taylor
10:00 am
Brunch with Millie Edwards, Dan Sturdevant & Dave Taylor
@ The Phoenix
Aug 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Live jazz at The Phoenix!
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ARC Student Jam Session
3:00 pm
ARC Student Jam Session
@ 424 Lounge
Aug 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jazz music is learned and passed along by experienced musicians sharing knowledge on the bandstand with aspiring jazz players. This no-cost educational program is sponsored by Frontier Community Credit Union in order to eliminate economic[...]
Parker Saxophone Summit: Show 1 of 2
8:30 pm
Parker Saxophone Summit: Show 2 of 2
10:00 pm
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Jackie Myers Quartet
5:00 pm
Jackie Myers Quartet
@ Chaz on the Plaza
Aug 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pianist /vocalist Jackie Myers has been splitting her time between Austin and KC. The Austin Chronicle describes “her earthy lungs” finding a musical home in both locales. Myers’ mix of soul and jazz highlight her[...]
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Tim Whitmer Quartet with Jim Mair
6:30 pm
Tim Whitmer Quartet with Jim Mair
@ Black Dolphin
Aug 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Live jazz at Black Dolphin!
Lonnie McFadden
7:00 pm
Lonnie McFadden
@ Lonnie's Reno Club
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lonnie McFadden performs live at Lonnie’s Reno Club. Confirm your table by booking your reservation in advance (816-298-7700). Walk ins are welcome after 8pm with a $25 cover charge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1vqttc4wM4
Andrew Ouellette Trio: Show 1 of 2
8:30 pm
Andrew Ouellette Trio: Show 2 of 2
10:00 pm
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Bird Boot Camp
9:00 am
Jam Session
3:30 pm
Jam Session
@ Majestic
Aug 21 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Join KC Jazz ALIVE and KC Jazz Ambassadors for a Jam Session at the Majestic on August 21st! The Majestic is opening early for us at 3:30pm. Light appetizers will be served and a cash[...]
Tim Whitmer Quartet with Jim Mair
6:30 pm
Tim Whitmer Quartet with Jim Mair
@ Black Dolphin
Aug 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Live jazz at Black Dolphin!
Jazz Disciples feat. Will Matthews: Show 1 of 2
8:30 pm
Jazz Disciples feat. Will Matthews: Show 2 of 2
10:00 pm
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Jazz Brunch with Millie Edwards & Dan Sturdevant
10:00 am
Jazz Brunch with Millie Edwards & Dan Sturdevant
@ The Phoenix
Aug 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Live jazz at the Phoenix!
LiveJazzKC Sunday Jam
6:30 pm
LiveJazzKC Sunday Jam
@ MET @ Warwick
Aug 22 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Live Jazz KC is excited announce a jazz series curated by renowned saxophonist & composer, David Valdez in at the historic Warwick Theatre (3927 Main St., Kansas City, MO. 64111). In an effort to continue[...]
Tyronne Clark Trio
6:30 pm
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Tyronne Clark Trio
6:30 pm
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Indigo Hour: Kim Keyz & Loc’D
5:00 pm
Lonnie McFadden “All About Bird”
7:00 pm
Lonnie McFadden “All About Bird”
@ Lonnie's Reno Club
Aug 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lonnie McFadden performs live at Lonnie’s Reno Club. Confirm your table by booking your reservation in advance (816-298-7700). Walk ins are welcome after 8pm with a $25 cover charge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1vqttc4wM4
Lucy Wijnands feat. Bram Wijnands: Show 1 of 2
8:30 pm
Lucy Wijnands feat. Bram Wijnands
10:00 pm
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Early Bird: Charlie Parker at 18th & Vine Walking Tour
10:00 am
Rod Fleeman Trio
2:30 pm
Rod Fleeman Trio
@ Green Lady Lounge
Aug 28 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Live jazz in the afternoon at Green Lady Lounge!
Joe Cartwright Trio: Show 1 of 2
8:30 pm
Joe Cartwright Trio: Show 2 of 2
10:00 pm
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‘In The Yard’ by American Jazz Museum – CANCELED
4:00 pm
‘In The Yard’ by American Jazz Museum – CANCELED
Aug 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Due to COVID rise, American Jazz Museum has made the difficult decision to cancel Sunday’s (8/29) in-person events. They will be pivoting to a virtual event/video to be released next month. Updates to be announced[...]
Livestreamed Broadcast from Charlie Parker Statue
5:00 pm
Livestreamed Broadcast from Charlie Parker Statue
@ American Jazz Museum Facebook
Aug 29 @ 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Tune into the American Jazz Museum’s Facebook at 5pm on Sunday 8/29 for a livestreamed horn salute and tribute to Charlie Parker, led by Bobby Watson! https://www.facebook.com/ajazzmuseumKC A message from AJM… “Due to the rising[...]
LiveJazzKC presents Bird Jam 2021 Celebrating Charlie Parker
6:30 pm
LiveJazzKC presents Bird Jam 2021 Celebrating Charlie Parker
@ MET @ Warwick Theatre
Aug 29 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Live Jazz KC is excited announce a jazz series curated by renowned saxophonist & composer, David Valdez in at the historic Warwick Theatre (3927 Main St., Kansas City, MO. 64111). In an effort to continue[...]
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Alto Madness
7:00 pm
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