The music of Abel Ramirez- Big band has a nostalgic classic big band sound like Count Basie’s Kansas City swing era and the 1950s vocal style of Frank Sinatra. Side liners and dancers are treated to a different vocalist every Tuesday...
Read moreA La Mode Jazz Band
A La Mode is an authentic jazz band built upon Kansas City’s rich heritage of swing and blues. Though it’s been years since these giants ruled the scene (Charlie Parker, Count Basie and Coleman Hawkins). “Kansas City-based jazz and blues...
Read moreAnna Lee and the Lucky SO and SOs
ANNA LEE AND THE LUCKY SO AND SOS Anna Lee & The Lucky So and Sos have been playing dance music in the Kansas City region for over ten years. Recently, they have been performing almost every weekend in the Power and Light District and...
Read moreCarl Bender and Cool Breeze
Carl Bender, saxophonist, has been performing in Kansas City for more than 20 years. He even started leading his own group, The Carl Bender’s Cool Breeze Jazz Ensemble. Carl also can currently be found performing with The Kansas City...
Read moreThe Sons of Brasil
Who would imagine that a group of American musicians from Kansas City, Missouri, could have such a passion for “musica bem Brasileira” that they have stayed together for 18 years, developed a strong following and managed to release...
Read moreLonnie McFadden
Lonnie has been entertaining since he was in elementary school, learning tap licks, and intricate rhythms from his father. Kansas City hoofer and all around entertainer Smilin’ Jimmy McFadden. His Dad, danced with the likes of “The...
Read moreMcFadden Brothers
They have been entertaining since they were in elementary school. Learning tap licks, and intricate rhythms from their father. Their father was Kansas City hoofer and all around entertainer Smilin’ Jimmy McFadden. Their Dad, danced with the...
Read moreStan Kessler and the Sons Of Brasil
Stan Kessler is a Trumpet/Flugelhorn player, band leader, clinician, and educator in the Kansas City area. He also does extensive writing and arranging for small groups. Stan also plays drums and hand percussion. He is currently leading The Sons...
Read moreKerry Strayer
Kerry Strayer was born and raised in Fairbury, Nebraska. He attended Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1982 he moved to Kansas City to study saxophone with Tim Timmons at the University of...
Read moreHigh Vibe
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Read moreIda McBeth
There’s a quiet storm in Kansas City. And it swirls around the captivating, elegant, mystifying and delightful music of singer Ida McBeth. Ida’s musical style is so unique that it is hard to classify. Over the years, her repertoire has...
Read moreTim Whitmer & KC Express
Established in 1988, Tim Whitmer Productions (TWP) specializes in fulfilling your entertainment needs with just the right mix: the right size group, with the right musicians and instrumentation, at the right time. From the time you book a...
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