On April 20, we hosted our fifth annual PEER Into the Future luncheon fundraiser in support of general operations at the Museum. This year's theme was Jazz Transforms and the event was truly transformational! Thanks to the help of our 20 table captains, more than 20 AJM volunteers, and nearly 240 guests - we set a new record amount raised this year! With Leadership Gifts in advance of the event totalling $128,345 and luncheon guest donations equal to $112,231, the American Jazz Museum raised $240,576 to support general operations! It's not too late to give! Click the button below and follow to make your donation through Paypal!
Jammin' at the Gem: Lifetime Achievement Award Concert
Marilyn Maye
Saturday, May 23, 8 pm
Gem Theater, $45 and up
In the years since Marilyn Maye first appeared in the spotlight as a tiny pre-teen vocalist in a series of amateur contests in Topeka, Kansas, she has received an endless stream of kudos. The late Johnny Carson called her “Super Singer.” Ella Fitzgerald dubbed her “The greatest white female singer in the world.” The Houston Chronicle termed her “A National Treasure.” And the prestigious Smithsonian Institution chose her recording of “Too Late Now” (from her RCA Lamp Is Low album) for inclusion in its Best Performers of the Best Compositions of the 20th Century permanent collection, along with such other singing greats as Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. Buy tickets at Ticketmaster or call 816-474-6262 today!
Jazz Poetry Jams
Tuesday, May 19, 7 pm
Blue Room, $7
Jazz Poetry Jams is a must-see event for lovers of creative expression, jazz, and the spoken word. Following a 30-minute jazz set performed by the house band, a featured guest poet performs. The evening concludes with an open-mic competition where poets are evaluated on stage presence, poetic content and delivery.
May 2015
Blue Room Calendar
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.
The American Jazz Museum app is now available in the App Store and on Google Play!
Download the American Jazz Museum App for your iPhone or Android today for easy access to our events calendar, the Blue Room schedule, and our box office!
Join us for a free Take Five Tour!
Join us on May 19 and see how we are keeping Jazz alive on the Vine... You'll be amazed at what you discover!
Tours take place the first Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Please RSVP to takefive@kcjazz.org.
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!
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