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Jeff Shirley

Born: July 9, 1979

Originally hailing from Liberty, Missouri, Jeff Shirley began his musical journey on piano at the age of 7 before taking up the guitar at 13. His early years were marked by a passion for fingerstyle guitar, which soon expanded into a deep dive into artists ranging from Steve Vai to Pat Metheny. His love of jazz developed early, perhaps fittingly, since his first word was “Bird.”

Jeff specializes in composing, performing jazz guitar across a variety of ensembles, and teaching. After beginning his studies at Central Missouri State University, where he studied with the great trumpet player and arranger David Aaberg, he graduated with a degree in jazz performance from the University of North Texas, one of the country’s most respected jazz programs. Since then, he has become an active figure in Kansas City’s vibrant jazz scene, blending traditional and modern elements while continually pushing the boundaries of the genre. In 2021 and 2023, JAM Magazine readers nominated Jeff as one of Kansas City’s top four jazz guitarists.

Jack DeJohnette, Horace Silver, Jerry Weldon & Lakecia Benjamin

by Joe Dimino
November 16, 2025

Kicking off the 932nd episode of Neon Jazz, we dive in with the always electrifying Lakecia Benjamin, joined by Immanuel Wilkins and Mark Whitfield on her powerful new 2025 single “Noble Rise." From there, we journey through a treasure trove of fresh and timeless jazz--unreleased gems from Horace Silver live in Seattle circa 1965, a stirring ...

Anat Cohen, Michael Dease, Joe Kennedy & Al Foster

by Joe Dimino
June 22, 2025

We open the 911th episode of Neon Jazz with a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Al Foster--a true titan behind the kit. In his honor, we spin music from his beautifully introspective 2022 album Reflections, a fitting way to remember the legacy of a drummer who helped shape the sound of modern jazz. From there, ...

Nduduzo Makhathini, Wayne Bergeron, Maria Parker & Zachary Finnegan

by Joe Dimino
June 16, 2024

We kick off the 859th Episode of Neon Jazz with Zachary Finnegan, a rising star from Chicago and music from his debut album Guidance and Gratitude. From there, we dig into a musician who provided an early shot of inspiration for Zachary in Wayne Bergeron. Continuing on, we hear tasty new material from Maria Parker, Michael ...

Point Of The Story

By Jeff Shirley

Label: ARC - Artists Recording Collective
Released: 2018
Track listing: Boysenberry #1; Descanso #2; Clear As Day #3; Prima Facie #4; Selenelion #5; Freeholder #6; Hatching Atavistic #7; Gharial #8; Geedis #9; Flotilla Magi #10; Gerkin’s Sister Temple #11; Rooms Of Anacreon #12; Once In An Eternity World #13; Stiltman #14.

3 Degrees Above Absolute Zero

By Jeff Shirley

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2012

Panzerotti

Featuring the music of Jeff Shirley
Duration: 03:39
December 23, 2012