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SUMMARY:SESSION 3 SEASON 8
DESCRIPTION:Regular weekly assigned ensemble rehearsal. Preparation for album recording sessions\, festivals\, and other community performances. Rehearsals are scheduled for 90-minutes each week but typically may be slightly shorter or longer in reality.
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/session-3-season-8/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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SUMMARY:SESSION 2 SEASON 8
DESCRIPTION:Regular weekly assigned ensemble rehearsal. Preparation for album recording sessions\, festivals\, and other community performances. Rehearsals are scheduled for 90-minutes each week but typically may be slightly shorter or longer in reality.
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/session-2-season-8/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T033403Z
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SUMMARY:18TH AND VINE JAZZ FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:Mr. B is adjudicating and giving clinics on this day at the outstanding “18TH AND VINE JAZZ FESTIVAL” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGem TheaterKansas City’s Historic Jazz District at 18th and Vine 1615 E 18th StKansas City\, MO 64108 \n\n\n\nHeld in April\, The 18th and Vine Jazz Festival is a partnership between Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley and the American Jazz Museum and is excited to invite college\, high school and middle school students to participate. \n\n\n\nThe three-day festival is a non-competitive event that provides middle school\, high school and college students with an outstanding musical experience as well as an opportunity to gain deeper appreciation for Kansas City’s rich jazz heritage.  \n\n\n\nStudent participants will benefit from clinics with musicians and have the option of attending evening performances that will entertain and inspire. Students will also have the opportunity to tour the American Jazz Museum where they will be able to take advantage of the museum’s artifacts\, videos\, recordings\, etc. \n\n\n\nPresenters and Musicians \n\n\n\n8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, middle school\, high school and college jazz ensembles will perform on the half hour. All festival participants receive free admission to the American Jazz Museum
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/18th-and-vine-jazz-festival-2/
LOCATION:Gem Theater\, 1615 E 18th Street\, Kansas City\, 64108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174015
CREATED:20251228T193013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T170302Z
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SUMMARY:SESSION 1 SEASON 8
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/session-1-season-8/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T204500
DTSTAMP:20260423T174015
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T064216Z
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SUMMARY:The Tommy Ruskin Memorial Fund for Jazz Education "JAZZ FUTURES"
DESCRIPTION:KANSAS CITY AREA YOUTH JAZZ SELECTED FOR AWARD! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne 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! \n\n\n\nYOUTH JAZZ ALUMNI ENSEMBLE with Special Guest Clinician: ERIC KAPLAN\, NORD B3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKansas 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! \n\n\n\nYOUTH JAZZ Alumni Ensemble  PERSONNEL FOR MARCH 12 \n\n\n\nTITLE: 2023 Fellows (ARC-3459)\n\n\n\nJACKSON HARRISON\, TENOR SAXOPHONE \n\n\n\nTITLE: 2025 Fellows (ARC-0906)\n\n\n\nAMBER QUINT\, ELECTRIC BASS + VOICE \n\n\n\nTITLE: 2023 Fellows (ARC-3459)\n\n\n\nHENRY SCAMURRA\, ALTO SAXOPHONE \n\n\n\nTITLE: 2025 Fellows (ARC-0906)\n\n\n\nKAMDEN MARTIN\,DRUM SET \n\n\n\nABOUT THE TOMMY RUSKIN MEMORIAL FUND FOR JAZZ EDUCATION JAZZ FUTURES  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will be held in VOO\, 1214 Baltimore\, KCMOand the website is www.vookansascity.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking is available in the Marriott Downtown garage.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnload 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.
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/the-tommy-ruskin-memorial-fund-for-jazz-education-jazz-futures/
LOCATION:VOO LOUNGE\, 1214 Baltimore\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Partners,Community Performance,Special Event,Youth Jazz Alumni
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CREATED:20250818T183300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T170143Z
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SUMMARY:2026 FELLOWSHIP AUDITIONS
DESCRIPTION:CANDIDATES LIST + AUDITION TIMES \n\n\n\n2026 FELLOWSHIP AUDITIONS\n\n\n\nCandidates AUDITION: (1) a jazz standard\, (2) a blues in F\, (3) all major scales correctly in 60 seconds or less\, and (4) candidate interview. We use the iRealPro app to accompany auditions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuccessful Candidates who accept a 2026 Fellowship automatically agree to the YOUTH JAZZ “terms and conditions” in order to participate in the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the complete YouthJazz.us website to learn more!
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/2026-fellowship-auditions/
LOCATION:Missouri
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174015
CREATED:20251008T173220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T174750Z
UID:11847-1760716800-1760724000@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:INVITATION: UMKC Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/invitation-umkc-jam-session/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:Community Partners,Special Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T001917Z
UID:11571-1759595400-1759599000@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:KC BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKansas City Area Youth Jazz KCAYJ Alumni 5tetHouston Smith KCAYJ Clinician\, Ensemble Leader\, and Drum set. \n\n\n\nEric Kaplan\, Guest Clinician\, Organ \n\n\n\nHenry Fears\, Trombone2022 Fellow \n\n\n\nKenyi Yoyo\, Alto Saxophone2025 Fellow \n\n\n\nGeorge Hagan\, Guitar2025 Fellow \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Lineup Features: \n\n\n\n\nStanley Clarke – Grammy-winning bass legend\n\n\n\nKarl Denson’s Tiny Universe – Jazz-funk brilliance\n\n\n\nBill Frisell – Master of genre-bending guitar\n\n\n\nShemekia Copeland – Soulful\, modern blues royalty\n\n\n\nRoosevelt Collier – Slide guitar fire\n\n\n\nRell Davenport\, Jackie Myers\, Brody Buster – KC’s own keeping the flame alive\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n🎟️ Tickets at Maxfunent.com  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPHOTO: Youth Jazz Fellows performing at the 2025 Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/kc-blues-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:KC MONARCHS LEGENDS FIELD\, 1800 Village West Pkwy\, Kansas City\, Kansas\, 66111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Performance,Paid Gig,Special Event,Youth Jazz Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T235959
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CREATED:20250818T173501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T180032Z
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SUMMARY:Mr. B is playing for the KCRep production: "The Color Purple"
DESCRIPTION:Sep 2 – Sep 21\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 \n\n\n\n2 September 2\, 2025 7:00PM \n\n\n\n3 September 3\, 2025 7:00PM \n\n\n\n4 September 4\, 2025 7:00PM \n\n\n\n5 September 5\, 2025 8:00PM \n\n\n\n6 September 6\, 2025 2:00PM \n\n\n\n7 September 7\, 2025 2:00PM \n\n\n\n8 \n\n\n\n9 September 9\, 2025 7:00PM \n\n\n\n10 September 10\, 2025 7:00PM \n\n\n\n11 September 11\, 2025 7:00PM \n\n\n\n12 September 12\, 2025 8:00PM \n\n\n\n13 September 13\, 2025 2:00PM \n\n\n\n14 September 14\, 2025 2:00PM \n\n\n\n15 \n\n\n\n16 \n\n\n\n17 September 17\, 2025 7:00PM \n\n\n\n18 September 18\, 2025 7:00PM \n\n\n\n19 September 19\, 2025 8:00PM \n\n\n\n20 September 20\, 2025 2:00PM \n\n\n\n21 September 21\, 2025 2:00PM \n\n\n\n22 \n\n\n\n23 \n\n\n\n24 \n\n\n\n25 \n\n\n\n26 \n\n\n\n27 \n\n\n\n28 \n\n\n\n29 \n\n\n\n30 \n\n\n\nPlaying at Spencer Theatre \n\n\n\nBook by Marsha Norman \n\n\n\nMusic and Lyrics by Brenda Russell\, Allee Willis\, and Stephen Bray \n\n\n\nBased on the novel by Alice Walker and theWarner Bros. Amblin Entertainment Motion Picture \n\n\n\nDirected byDaniel J. Bryant \n\n\n\nRead The Program \n\n\n\nIndulge in a world of soul-stirring music and unyielding hope with The Color Purple\, the award-winning stage musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. \n\n\n\nWith a rich score blending gospel\, jazz\, and blues\, The Color Purple is a celebration of the human spirit that will move your heart and lift your soul. Weaving a story of love\, redemption\, and triumph over adversity\, following the extraordinary journey of Celie\, a young woman who discovers her voice and strength against all odds. Don’t miss the chance to witness this breathtaking tale of courage and transformation – where every note and every moment remind us of the beauty and power of love. \n\n\n\nCONTENT ADVISORY: The Color Purple contains mature themes including sexual and domestic violence\, strong language\, and depictions of racism and abuse. While the story ultimately celebrates resilience and hope\, it includes emotionally intense content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Recommended for ages 14 and up\, though every family and individual should make their own judgment based on the themes outlined.
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/mr-b-is-playing-for-the-kcrep-production-the-color-purple/
LOCATION:Kansas City Repertory Theatre (Spencer Theatre)\, 4949 Cherry Street\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174015
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T232504Z
UID:11607-1755352800-1755363600@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:The Jazz Ensemble Directors Reading Band
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/the-jazz-ensemble-directors-reading-band/
LOCATION:American Jazz Museum\, 1616 E 18th Street\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Spotlight Charlie Parker
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ORGANIZER;CN="MIKE PARKINSON%2C TRINITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE":MAILTO:TrinityJazzEnsemble2021@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174015
CREATED:20250720T003028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T071203Z
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SUMMARY:WEEK 17.3 RECORDING SESSION #3: 2025 FELLOWS ALBUM
DESCRIPTION:Week 17.3\n\n\n\nSUNDAY AUGUST 3: BRADY ENSEMBLE \n\n\n\n2:00 pm: Brady Ens Recording w/ Greg (piano/ grand); Truman (bass)\, Maurice (BRC drums) \n\n\n\nLocation:BRC Audio Productions1933 N Tenth St.Kansas City\, KS 66104
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/recording-session-week-17-3/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recording Session,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174015
CREATED:20250630T183918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T071143Z
UID:11217-1754051400-1754076600@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:WEEK 17.2 RECORDING SESSION #2 WATSON & BRADY ENSEMBLES: 2025 FELLOWS ALBUM
DESCRIPTION:Remaining Dates: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWeek 17.2\n\n\n\nFRIDAY AUGUST 1 – RECORDING SESSION #2 WATSON ENS + BRADY ENS \n\n\n\n12:30 pm: Watson Ens call time for 2:00 pm:  Watson Ens Recording;  \n\n\n\n4:30 pm: Watson + Brady Ens record Sailing. \n\n\n\nLocation:BRC Audio Productions1933 N Tenth St.Kansas City\, KS 66104
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/recording-session-2-watson-brady-ens/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:Recording Session,Recording Session Dress Rehearsal,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174015
CREATED:20241213T210524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T071120Z
UID:10051-1753624800-1753646400@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:WEEK 17.1 RECORDING SESSION #1: 2025 FELLOWS ALBUM
DESCRIPTION:Week 17.1\n\n\n\nSUNDAY JULY 27: RECORDING SESSIONS2:00 pm: Alaadeen Ens;4:30 pm: Crain record \n\n\n\nLocation:BRC Audio Productions1933 N Tenth St.Kansas City\, KS 66104 \n\n\n\n+ + + + +  \n\n\n\nSUNDAY JULY 27: JOINT REHEARSAL6:30-8:30: Watson Ens + Brady Ens Rehearsal(Brady ens arrive at 7:45 pm.) \n\n\n\nLocation:Carroll Home Studio10615 N Garfield AveKCMO  64155Social reception following!!
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/recording-session-2025-fellows-album/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recording Session,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T210402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T070033Z
UID:10049-1753018200-1753041600@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:WEEK 16 RECORDING SESSION DRESS REHEARSALS
DESCRIPTION:Week 16\n\n\n\nJuly 20 (Dress rehearsal) \n\n\n\n1:30 pm call time for Watson Ens;  \n\n\n\n3:15 pm Watson Ens + Brady Ens;  \n\n\n\n4:00 pm Alaadeen Ens;  \n\n\n\n6:00 pm Crain Ens \n\n\n\nRegular rehearsal times.  All ensembles… \n\n\n\nBRC Audio Productions1933 N Tenth StKansas City\, KS  66104
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/recording-session-dress-rehearsals/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:Recording Session Dress Rehearsal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T210108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T144320Z
UID:10047-1752415200-1752435000@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:WEEK 15 REHEARSALS
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 15 REHEARSALS \n2:00 – 3:30 pm Watson Ensemble \n4:00 – 5:30 pm Alaadeen Ensemble  \n6:00 – 7:30 pm Crain Ensemble 
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/week-15-rehearsals/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T205847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T233107Z
UID:10045-1751760000-1751846399@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:NO REHEARSALS: 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND (WEEK 14)
DESCRIPTION:NO REHEARSALS: 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/no-rehearsals-4th-of-july-weekend/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:NO REHEARSAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T205532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T144125Z
UID:10043-1751205600-1751225400@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:WEEK 13 REHEARSALS
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 13 REHEARSALS \n2:00 – 3:30 pm Watson Ensemble \n4:00 – 5:30 pm Alaadeen Ensemble  \n6:00 – 7:30 pm Crain Ensemble 
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/week-13-rehearsals/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T133500
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T185925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T173138Z
UID:9999-1751115000-1751117700@youthjazz.us
SUMMARY:LEE's SUMMIT JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025
DESCRIPTION:Kansas City Area Youth Jazz has been invited to perform at the 2025 LS Jazz Festival! \nSET TIME IS 12:50 pm to 1:35 pm (45 minutes) \nFeaturing performances by the Alaadeen Ensemble\, Crain Ensemble\, and Watson Ensemble from the 2025 Fellowship of Kansas City Area Youth Jazz Inc.
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/lees-summit-jazz-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Bridge Space Lee’s Summit\, 206 SW Market St\, Lee's Summit\, MO\, 64063-2314\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bridge Space Lee's Summit":MAILTO:collin@bridgespace.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20250520T031136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T031706Z
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SUMMARY:UMKC JAZZ CAMP
DESCRIPTION:The UMKC Jazz Camp brings world class musicians and jazz educators to Kansas City to work with talented young instrumentalists grades 6-12. Jazz Camp director Carl Allen and distinguished clinicians provide insight and inspiration to student ensembles in a welcoming environment. Participants form lasting friendships as they delve deep into an intensive week of studying jazz music. Daily masterclasses with Jazz Camp faculty\, theory and improvisation classes\, listening sessions\, and faculty performances provide a well-rounded experience that touches on all aspects of jazz performance and history. Jazz Camp participants improve technical and improvisational skills\, and aural acuity while studying the standards of the past and new\, innovative literature. All instruments are welcome. The UMKC Jazz Camp concludes with a public performance by the student ensembles and a faculty performance. UMKC Jazz Camp Brochure
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/umkc-jazz-camp/
LOCATION:UMKC Jazz Department\, 5227 Holmes Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T205130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T143728Z
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SUMMARY:WEEK 12 REHEARSALS
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 12 REHEARSALS \n2:00 – 3:30 pm Watson Ensemble \n4:00 – 5:30 pm Alaadeen Ensemble  \n6:00 – 7:30 pm Crain Ensemble 
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/week-12-rehearsals/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T204731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T143630Z
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SUMMARY:WEEK 11 REHEARSALS
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 11 REHEARSALS (FATHER’S DAY) \n2:00 – 3:30 pm Watson Ensemble \n4:00 – 5:30 pm Alaadeen Ensemble  \n6:00 – 7:30 pm Crain Ensemble 
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/week-10-rehearsals/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T211818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T205631Z
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SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS: MUSIC IS BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION:MASTER CLASS: MUSIC IS BUSINESS: $20 / Free to Youth Jazz Fellows \n \nMUSICIANS ARE ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS OWNERS \n\nBookkeeping Essentials for Musicians\nProfessional Equipment\nTax Deductions for Musicians\nDepreciation Expenses\nAnd\, more…\n\n  \n 
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/master-class-music-is-business/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:YOUTH JAZZ MASTER CLASS SERIES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T204441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T143519Z
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SUMMARY:WEEK 10 REHEARSALS
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 10 REHEARSALS \n2:00 – 3:30 pm Watson Ensemble \n4:00 – 5:30 pm Alaadeen Ensemble  \n6:00 – 7:30 pm Crain Ensemble 
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/week-9-rehearsals/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T204230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T143247Z
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SUMMARY:WEEK 9 REHEARSALS
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 9 REHEARSALS \n2:00 – 3:30 pm Watson Ensemble \n4:00 – 5:30 pm Alaadeen Ensemble  \n6:00 – 7:30 pm Crain Ensemble 
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/week-8-rehearsals/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20250114T234949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T143352Z
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SUMMARY:COMMISSION WORKSHOP By Professor Bobby Watson
DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \nSubject: RENOWNED BMI COMPOSER\, BOBBY WATSON COMMISSIONED TO WRITE A SPECIAL MUSICAL WORK FOR YOUTH JAZZ PROGRAM \nDate: January 14\, 2025 \nKansas City USA – International saxophone artist\, BMI composer\, and jazz educator\, Professor Bobby Watson\, has been commissioned to compose a special piece for performance and recording by the Watson Ensemble of the Kansas City Area Youth Jazz program this season. \nProfessor Watson will personally workshop the special musical work on June 8\, 2025 during the Watson Ensemble programmed weekly rehearsal. \nAppointed as the William D. and Mary Grant/Missouri Distinguished Professorship in Jazz Studies at UMKC in 2000\, Bobby Watson led that program over the next two decades. He also maintains a connection to the jazz education sphere through affiliations with the progressive spring-and-summer-only program\, Kansas City Area Youth Jazz\, now in its 7th successful season; AND the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. \nProfessor Watson’s Master Classes and Clinics always include direct performance interaction with students and teachers; handouts of clinic materials; and impromptu question/answer sessions. \nThis composition commission was co-sponsored by gifts to Kansas City Area Youth Jazz\, Inc. from the families of Dr. Doris Wright Carroll and Mr. Gregory Carroll; and\, Mrs. Terri Anderson Burnett and Mr. Christopher Burnett. \nMore information about the program can be found at our official website https://YouthJazz.us\n_____\nPress Contact:\nDirector\, Youth Jazz (913) 250-5141
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/commission-workshop-professor-bobby-watson/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T203845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T172651Z
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SUMMARY:NO REHEARSALS: MEMORIAL DAY (WEEK 8)
DESCRIPTION:NO REHEARSALS: MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/no-rehearsals-memorial-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Missouri
CATEGORIES:NO REHEARSAL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T203550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T143101Z
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SUMMARY:WEEK 7 REHEARSALS
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 7 REHEARSALS \n2:00 – 3:30 pm Watson Ensemble \n4:00 – 5:30 pm Alaadeen Ensemble  \n6:00 – 7:30 pm Crain Ensemble 
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/week-7-rehearsals/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T192222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T183108Z
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SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS: PROFESSOR MATT OTTO
DESCRIPTION: \n2025 YOUTH JAZZ MASTER CLASS SERIES: $20 / Free to Youth Jazz Fellows \n \nMatt Otto is currently the Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at Kansas University (KU)  teaching Jazz Theory and Performance\, Jazz Combo 1 and private lessons. Matt was also an Adjunct Professor at the Rutgers New Brunswick teaching online courses in jazz improvisation\, theory and performance. \nMatt Otto studied music performance and composition at Indiana University\, Berklee School of Music\, New School Jazz (BFA) and California Institute of the Arts(MFA) during which time he studied under Lee Konitz\, George Garzone\, Billy Pierce\, Charlie Haden\, Don Hawkins and many others.  Having lived in Japan for 5 years\, New York City for 7 years and Los Angels for 6 years\, he has performed with a variety of artists including Anthony Wilson\, Larry Koonse\, Rashid Bakr\, Ben Monder\, Willie Jones III\, Alan Ferber\, Mark Ferber\, Albert “Tootie” Heath\, Gregory Hutchinson\, Jonathan Kreisberg\, Joe La Barbera\, Leroy Vinegar\, Bob Bowman\, Jimmy Smith\, Paul Jackson\, Ari Honig\, Ben Street\, Mike Moreno\, Sara Gazarek\, Josh Nelson\, Peter Schlamb\, Danny Weiss\, Roger Wilder\, William Parker\, Matt Wilson\, Steve Cardenas\, Bobby Watson\, Bob Weir\, Deborah Brown\,  Larry Goldings\, Eric Harland\, Sheryl Bailey\, Darek Oles\, Erik McPherson\, John Stowell\, Danny Embrey\, Alan Pasqua\, and many others. \nWhile in Los Angeles\, Matt co-founded of the Los Angeles Jazz Collective.  The mission of the collective (LAJC) is to help create opportunities for creative jazz composers and performers to showcase original artistic work and to set up an ongoing Jazz outreach program for young jazz musicians in and around Los Angeles. \nMatt currently performs his original compositions with his Kansas City based sextet with members Gerald Dunn on alto saxophone\, Jeff Harshbarger on acoustic and electric bass\, Shay Estes (vocals)\, TJ Martley on Piano/Keys\, Mike Warren on drums\, as well as traveling several times per year to NYC and LA to perform and record with various jazz artists. \nMatt has recorded and performed with the Grammy nominated Anthony Wilson Nonet (The Power of Nine\, Groove Note 1035\, 2006)\, The Rashid Bakr Quintet\, has performed in Los Angeles with the Grammy Nominated Alan Ferber Big Band as well as having recorded on over 50 CD’s as both a leader and a side man.  See below for a discography of noteworthy recordings. \nMatt says the following about his Eastman tenor.  “The Eastman 52nd Street Tenor is one of the best modern saxophones I’ve ever played.  The horn has a big dark sound which projects well\, is easy to play\, has great ergonomics\, and looks great!  Since I started playing it I’ve gotten many positive comments from both players and audience members regarding its sound.” \nEDUCATOR PROFILE (KANSAS)\nM.F.A. California Institute of the Arts; B.A. The New School \nAssistant Director in Jazz Studies\, directs Jazz Combo I\, teaches jazz Theory and Performance\, private lessons in jazz saxophone and improvisation. Saxophonist Matt Otto studied music performance and composition at Indiana University\, Berklee School of Music\, The New School for Social Research (BFA) and California Institute of the Arts (MFA) during which time he studied under Lee Konitz\, George Garzone\, Billy Pierce\, Don Hawkins\, Charlie Haden and many others. Having lived in Japan for five years\, New York City for seven years and Los Angeles for six years\, he has performed with a variety of artists including Anthony Wilson\, Larry Koonse\, Rashid Bakr\, Ben Monder\, Willie Jones III\, Alan Ferber\, Mark Ferber\, Albert “Tootie” Heath\, Gregory Hutchinson\, Joe La Barbera\, Leroy Vinegar\, Jimmy Smith\, Ari Hoenig\, Ben Street\, Mike Moreno\, Jonathan Kreisberg\, Danny Weiss\, Steve Cardenas\, Larry Goldings\, Eric Harland\, Sheryl Bailey\, Darek Oles\, Erik McPherson\, John Stowell\, and many others. He currently performs his original compositions with his Kansas City-based quartet. Matt Otto has recorded with the Grammy Nominated Anthony Wilson Nonet\, the Rashid Bakr Quintet\, the Joeless Shoe trio\, and the 3-ish trio and over 10 CDs recorded as a leader on Origin\, Noir and Jazz Collective Records. He has also appeared on more than 50 CD projects as a side man. \nAny student considering pursuing any degree at KU can email me for a free Skype Lesson (ottojazz@gmail.com). \nDuring this lesson we can talk about your goals as an artist\, performer\, composer or hobbyist and how I might be able to help you reach those goals.  We can also discuss KU’s amazing music program and what it can offer you while you get a degree in whatever field interests you.
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/master-class-professor-matt-otto/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,YOUTH JAZZ MASTER CLASS SERIES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T203211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T142924Z
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SUMMARY:WEEK 6 REHEARSALS
DESCRIPTION:WEEK 6 REHEARSALS (MOTHER’S DAY) \n2:00 – 3:30 pm Watson Ensemble \n4:00 – 5:30 pm Alaadeen Ensemble  \n6:00 – 7:30 pm Crain Ensemble 
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/week-6-rehearsals/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Rehearsal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T174016
CREATED:20241213T190958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T154023Z
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SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS: DR. CARL ALLEN
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n2025 YOUTH JAZZ MASTER CLASS SERIES: $20 / Free to Youth Jazz Fellows \n \n\n\nBIOGRAPHY\n\n\n\n“My ultimate goal is to get to level like Art Blakey\, Art Taylor\, Elvin Jones\, and Billy Higgins … who every time they sit down behind a set of drums it’s swinging….” \nWith over 200 recordings to his credit\, the gifted Milwaukee-born\, New York-based drummer\, sideman\, bandleader\, entrepreneur\, and educator\, Carl Allen’s profound and propulsive percolations provided soulful and syncopated support for nearly three decades. \nBorn on April 25\, 1961\, Allen grew up on gospel\, R&B\, and funk\, but later turned to jazz after hearing an LP by the legendary saxophonist Benny Carter. He studied with drum instructor Roy Sneider and band director Robert Siemele. His first hometown gigs were with sax greats Sonny Stitt and James Moody. Allen studied at The University of Wisconsin at Green Bay from 1979 to 1981\, and transferred to William Patterson College in New Jersey\, where he graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies and Performance. \nAllen joined trumpeter Freddie Hubbard a year before his graduation\,  served as his Musical Director for eight years\, and recorded several recordings with the trumpeter including Double Take and Life Flight. Allen also played with Michael Brecker\, Randy Brecker\, Benny Golson\, Jennifer Holliday\, J.J. Johnson\, Rickie Lee Jones\, Sammy Davis Jr.\, Branford Marsalis\, Kenny Garrett\, Lena Horne\, Ruth Brown\, Wayne Shorter\, Herbie Hancock\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Mike Stern\, Nellie McKay\, Terence Blanchard\, Phil Woods\, Benny Green\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Joe Henderson\, Billy Childs and many others. Allen’s phenomenal sideman discography also includes Jackie McLean (Dynasty)\, Donald Harrison (Indian Blues\, Noveau Swing)\, Donald Byrd (A City Called Heaven)\, and Art Farmer (The Company I Keep). \n\n“Carl Allen is an international powerhouse. His sound and feeings have fuled the bands of Freddie Hubbard\, Christian McBride and countless others as well leading his own projects. “– Joe Lovano \n\nPiccadilly Square (Timeless) was Allen’s first CD as leader\, released in 1989\, followed by The Dark Side of Dewey (Evidence)\, The Pursuer (Atlantic)\, Testimonial (Atlantic)\, and Get Ready\, his 2007 Mack Avenue gospel/Motown accented debut release with co-leader\, bassist Rodney Whitaker followed up by Work to Do (Mack Avenue Records) featuring Kirk Whalum. \nEducation has always been part of my mission Allen says. Art Blakey taught me the importance of nurturing the next generation of musicians. “Every generation needs someone to help them get to the next level and this what I am hoping to do”. In May of 2012 Allen received an honorary doctorate from Snow College in Ephraim\, Utah in Humane Letters. \nAllen is also an accomplished businessman. He co-founded Big Apple Productions in 1988 with saxophonist Vincent Herring\, produced several recordings for several Japanese labels with future stars Roy Hargrove and Nicholas Payton. Several years ago he created Nella Productions which produces projects and developed an education component to the company called The New York Jazz Symposium where he runs workshops around the world on jazz. Allen has also produced recordings for pianist Eric Reed\, Dewey Redman. Pharoah Sanders\, Freddie Hubbard\, Kris Bowers and guitarist Lage Lund\, the winner of the 2005 Thelonious Monk International Monk Competition and many others totaling nearly 70 credits as a producer. \nCarl Allen’s multifaceted career provides the perfect template for what a modern musician should be. As Sid Gribetz of Jazz Times wrote\, “more than just another fine drummer\, Carl Allen has it all together as a bandleader\, businessman\, and producer\, becoming a force in today’s jazz world.” \nAllen maintains an exhaustive schedule of recording\, touring and teaching. He remains active as a sideman with Christian McBride and Inside Straight\, Benny Golson and others. As a leader most recently leading The Carl Allen Quartet as well as The Art of Elvin\, a tribute band dedicated to his two drum influences\, Art Blakey and Elvin Jones was started after the passing of Elvin Jones in 2004. \nEDUCATOR PROFILE (UMKC)\n\nDr. Carl Allen is the William D. and Mary Grant/Missouri Endowed Professor of Jazz Studies at the UMKC Conservatory in Kansas City\, MO. \nCarl grew up on gospel\, R&B\, and funk\, music but later turned to jazz after hearing a recording by the legendary saxophonist Benny Carter. His first hometown gigs were with sax greats Sonny Stitt and James Moody\, and he joined trumpeter Freddie Hubbard a year before his graduation\, served as his Musical Director for eight years and recorded several recordings with the trumpeter including Double Take and Life Flight. Allen also played with Michael Brecker\, Randy Brecker\, Benny Golson\, Jennifer Holliday\, J.J. Johnson\, Rickie Lee Jones\, Sammy Davis Jr.\, Branford Marsalis\, Kenny Garrett\, Lena Horne\, Ruth Brown\, Wayne Shorter\, Herbie Hancock\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Mike Stern\, Nellie McKay\, Terence Blanchard\, Phil Woods\, Benny Green\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Joe Henderson\, Billy Childs and many others. Allen’s sideman discography also includes Jackie McLean (Dynasty)\, Donald Harrison (Indian Blues\, Noveau Swing)\, Donald Byrd (A City Called Heaven)\, and Art Farmer (The Company I Keep). \nWith more than 225 recordings to his credit\, the Milwaukee-born\, New York-based drummer\, sideman\, bandleader\, entrepreneur\, and educator\, Carl Allen’s profound and propulsive percolations provided soulful and syncopated support for more than three decades. \nAllen attended the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay\, and William Paterson College\, graduating with a BM in Music in Jazz Studies and Performance. \nIn May 2012 Allen received an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Snow College in Ephraim\, Utah. In May 2014\, he completed a 6-year tenure serving as the Artistic Director of Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City. \n\nCarl embodies the personal characteristics of a true leader and visionary. The testament to this is manifest in his every performance as a world class musician…– PAT METHENY
URL:https://youthjazz.us/event/master-class-dr-carl-allen/
LOCATION:BRC Audio Productions\, 1933 N 10th Street\, Kansas City\, KS\, 66104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,YOUTH JAZZ MASTER CLASS SERIES
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