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KC BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL
2025-10-04 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | KC MONARCHS LEGENDS FIELD, 1800 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City, Kansas, 66111, United States
GIG DETAILS: The Kansas City Area Youth Jazz program is pleased to announce an Alumni Fellows performance at the KC BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL at the KC Monarchs Legends Field on Saturday, October 4, 2025 AT 4:30 PM.

Kansas City Area Youth Jazz KCAYJ Alumni 5tetHouston Smith KCAYJ Clinician, Ensemble Leader, and Drum set.

Eric Kaplan, Guest Clinician, Organ

Henry Fears, Trombone2022 Fellow

Kenyi Yoyo, Alto Saxophone2025 Fellow

George Hagan, Guitar2025 Fellow

2025 Lineup Features:

Stanley Clarke – Grammy-winning bass legend

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – Jazz-funk brilliance

Bill Frisell – Master of genre-bending guitar

Shemekia Copeland – Soulful, modern blues royalty

Roosevelt Collier – Slide guitar fire

Rell Davenport, Jackie Myers, Brody Buster – KC’s own keeping the flame alive

Join us at Legends Field for a weekend that honors the past, celebrates the now, and carries the Kansas City Sound into the future. From after-hours jams to all-star sets, this isn’t just a festival — it’s KC’s rhythm reborn.

🎟️ Tickets at Maxfunent.com

PHOTO: Youth Jazz Fellows performing at the 2025 Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival

INVITATION: UMKC Jam Session
2025-10-17 16:00 - 18:00 | MO

The Tommy Ruskin Memorial Fund for Jazz Education "JAZZ FUTURES"
2026-03-12 19:30 - 20:45 | VOO LOUNGE, 1214 Baltimore, Kansas City, Missouri, 64105, United States
KANSAS CITY AREA YOUTH JAZZ SELECTED FOR AWARD!

One of our Kansas City Area Youth Jazz featured clinicians, Greg Carroll, will lead an Alumni Ensemble in performance for The Tommy Ruskin Memorial Fund for Jazz Education supporting “Jazz Futures” sponsored by the Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors!

YOUTH JAZZ ALUMNI ENSEMBLE with Special Guest Clinician: ERIC KAPLAN, NORD B3

Kansas City Area Youth Jazz guest clinician, Eric Kaplan, a next generation rising star in his own right, will join our Alumni Ensemble in performance for The Tommy Ruskin Memorial Fund for Jazz Education supporting “Jazz Futures” sponsored by the Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors!

YOUTH JAZZ Alumni Ensemble PERSONNEL FOR MARCH 12

TITLE: 2023 Fellows (ARC-3459)

JACKSON HARRISON, TENOR SAXOPHONE

TITLE: 2025 Fellows (ARC-0906)

AMBER QUINT, ELECTRIC BASS + VOICE

TITLE: 2023 Fellows (ARC-3459)

HENRY SCAMURRA, ALTO SAXOPHONE

TITLE: 2025 Fellows (ARC-0906)

KAMDEN MARTIN,DRUM SET

ABOUT THE TOMMY RUSKIN MEMORIAL FUND FOR JAZZ EDUCATION JAZZ FUTURES

The Tommy Ruskin Memorial Fund for Jazz Education is named for the beloved Kansas City jazz master who mentored and inspired countless performers who continue his great legacy today. This fund supports “Jazz Futures”, a program consisting of quarterly live performances throughout the school year where jazz studies programs from area colleges bring their best combos to local nightclubs to show off their talent. The Jazz Ambassadors then give a significant donation to each institution’s jazz program.

The event will be held in VOO, 1214 Baltimore, KCMOand the website is www.vookansascity.com

Parking is available in the Marriott Downtown garage.

Unload any musical equipment in the valet zone at 2214 Baltimore, then drive to the Marriott entrance, between Central and Wyandotte, on 12th street and bell staff will direct you to the garage for free parking.
