Jazz News

Saxophonist Christopher Burnett Set to Release Standards Album On ARC Label

Source: Artists Recording Collective + the ARC Record Label
October 24, 2019

Kansas City based alto saxophonist, composer and educator, Christopher Burnett has announced the recording of his fourth album as a leader titled, The Standards, Vol. 1 on the Artists Recording Collective (ARC) label. The album of mostly post-bop compositions will be released in 2020 to purposely coincide with the 100th birth year of bebop pioneer, Charlie Parker. “I have at least 50 jazz masterworks that I really love for various reasons," Burnett said. “And obviously, as a composer, I hope ...

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Joel Nichols Joins Kansas City Area Youth Jazz As Spokesperson, Emcee, Consultant

Source: Christopher Burnett
August 10, 2018

KC Area Youth Jazz is pleased to announce the addition of Media Relations Expert and Kansas City area Radio and Television Personality, Joel Nichols as an official Spokesperson, Concert Emcee, and Media Consultant. “I’ve known Christopher [Burnett] for many years and look forward to working with KC Area Youth Jazz,” Nichols said. “I’m looking forward to serving the organization as an official spokesperson, concert emcee, and consultant.” An assistant professor of broadcasting for 25 years, Nichols knows the value of ...

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Kansas City's Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival Line Up Announced

Source: Christopher Burnett
August 29, 2011

The 2011 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival Artist and Entertainment Schedule has been confirmed for Saturday, October 8th and is as follows: (All talent subject to change) SPRINT BLUE ROOM STAGE 12:00PM-12:45PM Elderstatesmen of Jazz

1:30PM-2:15PM KC Sound Collective

3:30PM-4:30PM Wild Women of Kansas City

4:30PM-5:15PM Mary Bridgett Davies

6:00PM-7:00PM WIld Men of Kansas City

8:00PM-9:45PM Charlie Hunter** **$10 cover charge applies to general ...

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Kansas City's 2011 Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival is October 8th

Source: Christopher Burnett
August 22, 2011

The American Jazz Museum at 18th & Vine in Kansas City, Missouri will present its annual Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2011. The one day event features headliners Christian McBride & Inside Straight (Artist-In-Resident); the legendary Bobby “Blue" Bland (Blues Headliner); and, the band WAR (Festival Headliner). The all-day event will feature three great performance stages presenting a variety of exceptional jazz and blues artist talent, education components and food vendors that include famous ...

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