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The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Presents The Root

April 24, 2023

The origin of jazz lies in another great Black American art form: the blues. But the relationship that Kansas City jazz has with the blues is unique, maintaining a strong association throughout the past century. Read more…

KCJO Presents Just the Two of Us with Special Guest Kirk Whalum

March 1, 2022

Get your tickets today for Just the Two of Us, presented by The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, an evening of contemporary jazz with guest saxophonist Kirk Whalum. The performance will take place on Saturday, March 12 Read more…