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Conservatory tries its hand at jazz and other works by current composers
By Cyrus Moffett on January 29, 2019
The spring semester got off to a boisterous start with UMKC’s Saxophone Studio and Wind Ensemble performing a Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) Preview Concert...
Marcus Lewis Big Band plays for Open Spaces
By David Basse on October 5, 2018
As jazz evolves in Kansas City, fresh new influences add to the spiciness and depth of the music. Steven Martin came from St. Louis. The...
Live music in jazz town
By David Basse on August 31, 2018
David Basse Kansas City is a jazz town. There are only three others in the United States: New Orleans, Chicago and New York City. The...
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‘A Man Known as Bird’ | KC gears up for ten days of nonstop Jazz
By David Basse on August 20, 2018
Kansas Citians enjoy a swinging, take-no-prisoners style of jazz and blues played full-throttle by bands of happy-go-lucky merry-makers seven nights a week—52 weeks a year....
KC musician Bobby Watson spreads love of jazz
By Julia Martin on April 19, 2018
Music flows from the second floor stairwell of the James C. Olsen Performing Arts Center, leading to a narrow hallway where practice rooms are filled...
Where to see jazz in Kansas City
By Julia Martin on April 14, 2018
Kansas City has a rich history of jazz with its own unique style. With over 40 spots that host live jazz regularly, it can be...
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Q&A: Jazz student talks UMKC, future of KC’s music scene
By Julia Martin on March 13, 2018
So, what does the future look like for a soon-to-be UMKC Jazz Studies graduate? Senior Trevor Turla says it resembles one long jam session. He...
Guide to the Jazz District: 18th and Vine
By Julia Martin on March 8, 2018
The historic jazz district along 18th and Vine is truly a highlight of Kansas City, full of art, music, history and authentic Kansas City barbeque....
Album Review: Lonnie McFadden’s Live at Green Lady Lounge
By U-News on February 13, 2018
Lonnie McFadden’s Live at Green Lady Lounge will transport listeners to a night full of energy, storytelling, dance and a whole lot of good jazz....
Q&A with Eddie Moore
By U-News on May 4, 2017
Eddie Moore is a local jazz pianist in Kansas City. He’s been involved in music from a young age. An alumni of UMKC, Moore started...

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