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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4:30 pm Charlie Parker Centennial Mini Series: Gerald Spaits Quintet Feat. Charles Perkins & Jack Lightfoot @ The Gem Theater
Charlie Parker Centennial Mini Series: Gerald Spaits Quintet Feat. Charles Perkins & Jack Lightfoot @ The Gem Theater
Aug 21 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Charlie Parker Centennial Mini Series: Gerald Spaits Quintet Feat. Charles Perkins & Jack Lightfoot @ The Gem Theater
Kansas City’s own Charlie “Yardbird” Parker was born August 29th, 1920. To commemorate his centennial birthday, the American Jazz Museum presents a mini music series in the Gem Theater! Doors open at 4:00 pm with[...]
9:00 am Bird Boot Camp @ American Jazz Museum / GEM Theater
Bird Boot Camp @ American Jazz Museum / GEM Theater
Aug 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bird Boot Camp @ American Jazz Museum / GEM Theater
Charlie “Bird” Parker was born in Kansas City, Kansas and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri – his artistic innovations would ultimately lead him to worldwide musical acclaim. This undisputed and universal acknowledgement as an[...]
4:00 pm Bird Boot Camp Finale Sax Salute to Charlie Parker
Bird Boot Camp Finale Sax Salute to Charlie Parker
Aug 22 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Bird Boot Camp Finale Sax Salute to Charlie Parker
Following Bird Boot Camp on August 22nd, students will take to the streets of the Jazz District for a sax salute to Charlie Parker! Guests are invited to the Jazz District to enjoy the performance.[...]
4:30 pm Charlie Parker Centennial Mini Series: #SearchingForCharlieParker, An Ode to Bird feat. Houston Smith & Morgan Faw @ The Gem Theater
Charlie Parker Centennial Mini Series: #SearchingForCharlieParker, An Ode to Bird feat. Houston Smith & Morgan Faw @ The Gem Theater
Aug 22 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Charlie Parker Centennial Mini Series: #SearchingForCharlieParker, An Ode to Bird feat. Houston Smith & Morgan Faw @ The Gem Theater
Kansas City’s own Charlie “Yardbird” Parker was born August 29th, 1920. To commemorate his centennial birthday, the American Jazz Museum presents a mini music series in the Gem Theater! Doors open at 4:00 pm with[...]
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