CONTACT MR. BURNETT AT (913) 250-5141

2024 PRESS KIT

BOOKING

The primary mission of Kansas City Area Youth Jazz is to record and release a professionally produced and commercially distributed album each season. So all of our primary efforts in each ensemble are always directed towards accomplishing this purpose. Playing public gigs is an ancillary consideration since each ensemble in the program only prepares two selections for the album and gigs will require development of an hour-long set list for the concert. However, during the course of each season various opportunities to perform public concerts and gigs in the greater Kansas City Area communities may present themselves to be compatible with this stated primary mission. Kansas City Area Youth Jazz welcomes such synergy.

Youth Jazz Ensembles are professional-level jazz music groups that range in size from solo instrumentalists to 7-piece combination groups. Groups are compriseD of Youth Jazz Alumni.

The Youth Jazz artist page and media kit is now live at the largest portal website dedicated to jazz music. All About Jazz (established in 1995) is a great industry resource for all jazz musicians and communities alike. Our All About Jazz portfolio is ideal for giving your planning committee a one-stop overview of the program. All About Jazz serves as our PRESS KIT toward helping with your journalistic research or decision about booking a Youth Jazz Alumni Ensemble for your event.

  • YOUR TAX DEDUCTION DONATIONS FOR CLINICS AND PERFORMANCES SUPPORT THE YOUTH JAZZ PROGRAM
  • CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO INQUIRE: (913) 250-5141

“These young musicians were absolutely incredible!

Thank you so much for joining us for our annual meeting.”

 Mazuma Credit Union

PRESS KIT

The Youth Jazz artist page and media kit is now live at the largest website dedicated to jazz music. All About Jazz (established in 1995) is a great industry resource for all jazz musicians and communities alike. This link is perfect for giving your planning committee a one-stop source that provides a media rich overview the program. It’s our PRESS KIT as a resource toward helping your decision about booking a Youth Jazz Alumni Ensemble for your event.

Youth Jazz Alumni Ensembles are professional-level jazz music groups that range in size from solo instrumentalists to 7-piece combination groups. Group members are Youth Jazz Alumni.

OFFICIAL YOUTH JAZZ PERFORMANCES

In order for a performance to be considered an official Kansas City Area Youth Jazz performance, it has to be contracted and booked by the Artistic Director. In order for a performance to be considered an official Kansas City Area Youth Jazz performance, performers must be compensated for their musical services. In order for a performance to be considered an official Kansas City Area Youth Jazz performance, it must be open to public attendance to listen to the music unless it is a private organization event.

Gig performances do not conflict with album music and recording preparations.

Fees for Christopher Burnett clinics and master classes, festival and contest adjudication, and community panels go to support the Kansas City Area Youth Jazz Inc. program.

community concerts

Youth Jazz Alumni perform concerts in the community at venues that normally might not program jazz.

DONATION PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO the order of Kansas City Area Youth Jazz Inc.

  • Contracted performances are booked through the Artistic Director only.
  • Media Inquiries should be directed to the Artistic Director only.
  • Contact Mr. Burnett at (913) 250-514.

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ACTIVE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

community partners

Youth Jazz rehearsing at the Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts

strategic partners

Kansas City Area Youth Jazz Alumni Fellows participate in the annual BIRD BOOT CAMP + MUSICAL SALUTE since 2019. The 2023 event was on Saturday August 19, 2023 at The Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts and featured Berklee College of Music Professor, Saxophonist, and GRAMMY nominated International Recording Artist, Tia Fuller.

BIRD BOOT CAMP + MUSICAL SALUTE 2020 / Bobby Watson leading the finale.

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