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WEEKLY TUESDAYS: NEW JAZZ ORDER
New Jazz Order is a weekly big band jam session held every Tuesday at Westport Flea Market. Musicians gather to read charts, improvise, and collaborate in a live, open rehearsal format. The session is open to players of all levels and focuses on experimentation, mentorship, and real-time music-making.
Westport Flea Market, 6:30pm
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10/16/26: KCJO PRESENTS: JOEL FRAHM TRIO AT TOM'S TOWN
Joel Frahm is recognized by all jazz lovers as a modern icon of the tenor saxophone. An unsurpassed emotional projection and technical ability always characterize his playing, which draws on the breadth of the American musical tradition, including jazz, funk, rock, and blues. Joel's new trio is an international affair, consisting of Toronto's most prolific bandleader, Ernesto Cervini (Myriad3, Turboprop) on drums and composer/bandleader/bassist Dan Loomis (of The Wee Trio, TS Monk) on bass.
Toms Town, 7:00 pm
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10/31/26: IN MY JAZZ ERA: NOSFERATU SILENT FILM WITH LIVE SCORE AT TOM'S TOWN
Happy Halloween! Experience the musical score of the greatest silent horror film of all! A long time ago in middle Europe, a decrepit, forbidding castle stood. Casting an ominous shadow over the townspeople who dare not look upon it, the unholy dwelling is home to Count Orlok, an undead night creature with a taste for human blood.
Tom's Town, 8:00 pm
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10/31/26: IN MY JAZZ ERA: NOSFERATU SILENT FILM WITH LIVE SCORE AT TOM'S TOWN
Happy Halloween! Experience the musical score of the greatest silent horror film of all! A long time ago in middle Europe, a decrepit, forbidding castle stood. Casting an ominous shadow over the townspeople who dare not look upon it, the unholy dwelling is home to Count Orlok, an undead night creature with a taste for human blood.
Tom's Town, 8:00 pm
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11/07/26: MILESTONES: THE MUSIC OF MILES DAVIS & JOHN COLTRANE
2026 is the centennial anniversary of these two titans’ birthdays, and their greatest works will be showcased through our jazz orchestra and phenomenal soloists within. Kind Of Blue, A Love Supreme, The Birth Of The Cool, Blue Train and more are given our Kansas City treatment in an homage to two of the greatest jazz artists of all time.
Gem Theater, 7:00pm
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12/08/2026: A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Good grief! Nostalgia meets improvisation as KCJO presents a beloved tradition for the whole family. This year, we invite students to an abbreviated, matinee showing in addition to the evening show. This concert will feature the multi-Downbeat Magazine award-winning ensemble, KCKCC Standard Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
Helzberg Hall, 7:00pm
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12/08/2026: CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS STUDENT MATINEE 10:30-11:30 am
Good grief! Nostalgia meets improvisation as KCJO presents a beloved tradition. This year, we invite students to an abbreviated matinee showing in Helzberg Hall at 10:30-11:15 am. The Kauffman Center Bus Transportation Fund provides partial or full reimbursement for schools that use bus transportation to attend this show. Schools are responsible for arranging their own transportation and submitting a reimbursement application to Kauffman Center. That application form should be submitted in addition to the reservation form to attend the student matinee. For reservations, click the image above.
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03/26/27: SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE: A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER
In 1976, Stevie Wonder’s landmark album was released, bringing the impassioned and profound social commentaries of his lyrics together with the infectious rhythms, melodies, and harmonies of his music. With songs such as “Living For The City” and “Isn’t She Lovely,” it is arguably the pinnacle of popular music artistry and only celebrated more as the years go by. Featuring Eboni Fondren, Paula Saunders, and SEYKO, KCJO reimagines Stevie’s magnum opus, on its 50th anniversary, through the lens of the big band celebrating this great work for a jazz audience.
Helzberg Hall, 7:00pm
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04/17/2027: SINGIN' THE BLUES
70 years ago, blues legend B.B. King released his first album: Singin The Blues, and American music changed forever. Kansas City, as you know, has always been a blues mainstay, and KCJO is going to mesh our big band swing sound together with blues artistry for a night you’ll never forget. Join us as we feature Guest Artist, Brandon Hudspeth and friends for a one-of-a-kind collaboration. The blues is a vaccine to take the blues away, and you’re going to leave this concert fully healed.
Folly Theater, 7:00pm
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