Alto Summit Featuring Richie Cole & Brad Leali
Night Life Fri, May 16
Saxophonist Richie Cole created the Alto Madness Orchestra in the early...

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UPDATED FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
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Blue Room Performances

Friday, May 16 - Indigo Hour featuring Gray Matter
Friday, May 16 - Alto Summit featuring Richie Cole & Brad Leali
Saturday, May 17 - Dennis Winslett Group w/Dee Alexander
Monday, May 19 - Blue Monday Jam: Mark Sutherland
Thursday, May 22 - DeAndre Manning & 365 Sol
Friday, May 23 - Indigo Hour featuring Unit 1
Friday, May 23 - The Scamps w/Geneva Price
Saturday, May 24 - Jazz Disciples w/Luqman Hamza & Glenn North

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Jazz Storytelling Upcoming Dates

Friday, May 16: "Play That Funky Beat"
Friday, May 30: "Bennie Moten & His Jumpin' Big Band"

Click here for more information on Jazz Storytelling.

In the Changing Gallery: Jazz in Black & White

From May 2 through July 20, 2008, a fine ensemble of jazz photo art featuring compelling snapshots of celebrated jazz performers will be on display in the Changing Gallery. Jazz in Black & White features the work of internationally acclaimed photographers William Ellis, Jos Knaepen and Bob Barry. Click here to learn more about Jazz in Black & White or here to learn more about the featured exhibit photographers.

*Click HERE to read interviews with Bob Barry & William Ellis, as well as an exhibit review at PRESENTMagazine.com.

Jazz Poetry Jams May 2008 featuring Kynan Yep Ramsey

As an innovator of cross cultural spoken word and hip-hop poetry, Kynan “Yep” Ramsey’s writings are a fearless mix of connecting rhythms, concepts and vibrant images, winning numerous victories spoken word competitions. Click here for more information.

Rhythm & Ribs 2008 Lineup Announced

Kansas City's Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District will heat up again this summer on June 13-14 for the 4th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival. Headline artists for Friday night include Angie Stone and Fourplay featuring Bob James, Larry Carlton, Nathan East and Harvey Mason. Saturday's headliners include George Duke with Patti Austin, Robert Cray and Oleta Adams.

The "Smoke it Baby!" BBQ Contest is back again and the Jazz Links education workshop & symposium has been expanded to three days, June 12-14. Information regarding volunteer, vendor & sponsorship opportunities is available at www.kcrhythmandribs.com!

Additional information can be accessed at the Rhythm & Ribs website as they become available. For general inquiries, please contact the Jazz District Renaissance Corporation Office at 816-221-1719.