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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Produced by[...]	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition @ American Jazz Museum (& Virtual) Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition @ American Jazz Museum (& Virtual) Aug 18 @ 12:00 am – Aug 19 @ 12:00 am Tickets 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[...] 5:00 pm Jackie Myers Quartet @ Chaz on the Plaza Jackie Myers Quartet @ Chaz on the Plaza Aug 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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[...]	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition @ American Jazz Museum (& Virtual) Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition @ American Jazz Museum (& Virtual) Aug 19 @ 12:00 am – Aug 20 @ 12:00 am Tickets 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[...]	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition @ American Jazz Museum (& Virtual) Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition @ American Jazz Museum (& Virtual) Aug 20 @ 12:00 am – Aug 21 @ 12:00 am Tickets 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[...] 6:30 pm Tim Whitmer Quartet with Jim Mair @ Black Dolphin Tim Whitmer Quartet with Jim Mair @ Black Dolphin Aug 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Live jazz at Black Dolphin! 7:00 pm Lonnie McFadden @ Lonnie's Reno Club Lonnie McFadden @ Lonnie's Reno Club Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 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 8:30 pm Andrew Ouellette Trio: Show 1 of 2 @ Blue Room Andrew Ouellette Trio: Show 1 of 2 @ Blue Room Aug 20 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Andrew Ouellette Trio headlines two shows at the Blue Room, American Jazz Museum’s jazz club About this event Andrew Ouellette is a pianist, composer, and educator currently residing in Kansas City, MO. He had the[...] 10:00 pm Andrew Ouellette Trio: Show 2 of 2 @ Blue Room Andrew Ouellette Trio: Show 2 of 2 @ Blue Room Aug 20 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Andrew Ouellette Trio headlines two shows at the Blue Room, American Jazz Museum’s jazz club About this event Andrew Ouellette is a pianist, composer, and educator currently residing in Kansas City, MO. He had the[...]	◤ ◢ 12:00 am Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition @ American Jazz Museum (& Virtual) Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker Exhibition @ American Jazz Museum (& Virtual) Aug 21 @ 12:00 am – Aug 22 @ 12:00 am Tickets 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[...] 9:00 am Bird Boot Camp @ Folly Theater Bird Boot Camp @ Folly Theater Aug 21 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Bird Boot Camp has been a significant applied instrumental music program element that’s been part of the annual August spotlight celebration of Jazz celebrity, globally recognized musical icon, and Kansas native, Charlie “Bird” Parker, that[...] 3:30 pm Jam Session @ Majestic Jam Session @ Majestic Aug 21 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets 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[...] 6:30 pm Tim Whitmer Quartet with Jim Mair @ Black Dolphin Tim Whitmer Quartet with Jim Mair @ Black Dolphin Aug 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Live jazz at Black Dolphin! 8:30 pm Jazz Disciples feat. Will Matthews: Show 1 of 2 @ Blue Room Jazz Disciples feat. Will Matthews: Show 1 of 2 @ Blue Room Aug 21 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Jazz Disciples with Will Matthews headlines two shows at the Blue Room, American Jazz Museum’s jazz club About this event About Jazz Disciples Saxophonist Gerald Dunn has been featured in bands with Illinois Jacquet and[...] 10:00 pm Jazz Disciples feat. Will Matthews: Show 2 of 2 @ Blue Room Jazz Disciples feat. Will Matthews: Show 2 of 2 @ Blue Room Aug 21 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Jazz Disciples with Will Matthews headlines two shows at the Blue Room, American Jazz Museum’s jazz club About this event About Jazz Disciples Saxophonist Gerald Dunn has been featured in bands with Illinois Jacquet and[...]

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