872nd Show – September 11, 2024

1 - Rachel Z Trio - Heart - Shaped Box - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – 2003
2 - Wayne Shorter - Chaos - The All Seeing Eye – 1965
3 - Neil Swainson - Jerry's Blues - Here For a While - 2024
4 - City Of Four - Mid Day - Vistas – 2024
5 - SticklerPhonics w Scott Amendola - Technicolor Ghost Parade - Technicolor Ghost Parade – 2024
6 - Charlie Hunter - Greasy Granny - Bing Bing Bing – 1995
7 - Felipe Brito - Vai - Dont Put off Till Tomorrow – 2024
8 - Jeff Rupert - Not My Blues - It Gets Better – 2024
9 - Eric Person - Pretty Strange Love - Rhythm Edge - 2024
10 - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 - Berimbau - Herb Alpert Presents - 1966

Listen here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/neon-jazz-episode-872-91124/

The 2024 Prairie Village Jazz Festival

 

18th & Vine Arts Festival - September 27-29, 2024 - Official Sponsor Neon Jazz

Kansas City, MO - The historic 18th and Vine District is set to come alive with vibrant energy and creativity during the 18th & Vine Arts Festival, a three-day event that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Kansas City. From Friday, September 27th to Sunday, September 29th, 2024, starting at 10 am each day; attendees will be enveloped in a weekend filled with art, music, fashion, food, and community, making it a must-attend event!

This year’s festival has an unforgettable experience, featuring Black artists, a diverse lineup of food trucks, and a variety of arts and crafts. The festival is committed to supporting the community by offering free participation for artists, allowing their work to be showcased without financial barriers. Your ticket purchase directly contributes to this platform for artists to shine.

Promoting Mental Health Awareness Through Art

Beyond art and culture, the 18th & Vine Arts Festival is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness. Through partnerships and programs, including art therapy sessions, the festival aims to provide much-needed services and break the stigma surrounding mental health in the African-American community.

Website: www.18thandvineartsfest.org 

The Joe Cartwright Trio at The Blue Room - Thursday at Noon Series - 9.5.24

 

871st Show – September 4, 2024

1 - Jesus Molina - Selah - Selah – 2024
2 - Jim Rotondi Quintet - Jim's Blues - Over Here – 2023
3 - Mike Stern - Curtis  - Echoes And Other Songs - 2024
4 - Caity Gyorgy - I Don't Mind - Hello How Are You – 2024
5 - John Christensen - Happy Jacks - Soft Rock - 2024
6 - Wayne Alpern - Blue Room - Batman – 2024
7 - Righteous Rooster - The End Of The World  - Fowl Play - 2024
8 - Christian Sands - Ain't That The Same - Embracing Dawn – 2024
9 - Greg Johnson Medium Band - Your Sweet Smile - The Nake Truth - 2024
10 - Brad Mehldau - Great Day - Seymour Reads the Constitution - 2018

Listen here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/neon-jazz-episode-871-9424/