JAZZ NEWS - KANSAS CITY

Tim Cunningham Saturday, October 24, 8 pm The Blue Room, $10 Smooth & sultry, cool, yet definitely funky. These words best describe the sound of saxophonist Tim Cunningham.  Cunningham has headlined venues across the globe, from intimate nightclubs to Las Vegas Casinos.  He continues to be a major part of multiple festivals, both in the U.S. and the Caribbean, bringing his soulful style to fans the world over. Blue Room Calendar October 2015   Buy Tickets at Ticketmaster or Call 816-474-6262. The Blue Room opens at 5 p.m. on Mon, Thurs., and Fri. and 7 p.m. on Sat. Bookmark BlueRoomKC.org for more!   November 2015 Have a Blue Room Pale Ale in the Blue Room! North Coast Brewing is proud to support Jazz education and makes a donation to the American Jazz Museum for every pint of Blue Room Pale Ale that's sold. Thank you for making Kansas City's 18th & Vine Jazz and Blues Festival a success! We enjoyed a sunny and beautiful 75 degree day, over twenty performances on four stages, and record attendance! Thank you to our sponsors who helped us celebrate the future and legacy of 18th & Vine while keeping ticket costs low so more patrons could join us! Preserving Works on Paper and Photographs  Saturday, November 14, 1-2:30 pm  Black Archives of Mid-America, Free Deborah Dandridge, University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Library Research Field Archivist/Curator of African American Experience Collection and Kansas Collection, joins Mark Stevenson, conservator in private practice, in a discussion about preserving works on paper and photographs especially valuable for those looking to preserve family heirlooms.  Missouri District 3 (KC Metro) All-District Jazz Concert Saturday, November 21st, 3:30 pm Gem Theater, Free Clinician and tenor saxophonist Rick DiMuzio of Berklee School of Music and Chicago-based pianist Jo Ann Daugherty join bassist Bill McKemy and drummer Ryan Lee as they perform along side the Missouri District 3 All-District Jazz Band in concert the Gem Theater. At 8 pm, DiMuzio and Daugherty perform with Lisa Henry in the Blue Room. Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority  Amistad the Movie  Sunday, November 22, 1:30 - 5 pm Gem Theater, Free Cheptoo Kositany Buckner, Deputy Director of the Kansas City Public Library, and Stephanie Knappe, Samuel Sosland Curator American Art at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, offer remarks on the significance of Amistad and Woodruff's Amistad murals prior to a screening of the film. All Hail to Hale Through February 20, 2016 This dynamic exhibition showcases the private family art collection along with personal items from the artist, Hale Woodruff. Invited artists showcase their artwork that pays homage to the influence of the mastery of Hale Woodruff and what it has had on their creative process as visual artists. Read more about All Hail to Hale and related exhibitions in the Kansas City Star » Want to learn more or get more involved with the Museum? Visit AmericanJazzMuseum.org for more information about our performances, exhibitions, education, and research. Check out our membership program or join us for an upcoming Take Five Tour! Copyright © 2015 American Jazz Museum, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive regular updates and news from the American Jazz Museum. Please be sure to add us to your safe sender list. Thank you for being involved! Our mailing address is: American Jazz Museum 1616 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Add us to your address book