Saturday, Aug. 22 | 2 p.m. | 515 Music Hub
Charlie Parker’s legacy isn’t only something we look back on—it’s something the next generation is carrying forward.
Come hear talented young musicians from Kansas City Area Youth Jazz take the stage alongside some of KC’s finest musicians. It’s an afternoon that captures exactly what Spotlight is about: honoring the past while making room for what comes next.
FREE | No reservations necessary. Soft drinks and popcorn provided!
🎶 Sunday Jazz Jam with Eddie Moore
Sunday, Aug. 23 | 2–5 p.m. | 515 Music Hub
Bring an instrument—or just bring yourself. Eddie Moore leads this week’s Open Jazz Jam Session, anchored by a professional house trio and filled with the spontaneous collaboration that makes jazz so much fun to experience live.
Musicians are invited to sit in, share ideas and play. Everyone else? Pull up a chair and enjoy the music.
FREE | No reservations necessary. Soft drinks and popcorn provided!
👀 Go Behind the Music with KCJO
Thursday, Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | 515 Music Hub
Get a rare behind-the-scenes look as the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra prepares for Saxophone Legends and Rising Stars. Hear the music take shape, watch musicians work together and get a preview of what’s coming to the Folly just two nights later.
Then make sure you have your tickets for the real thing.
This is a FREE event, please reserve a seat!
There's so much more still to come—from live performances and educational programs to community gatherings and unforgettable moments that celebrate the music and the city that helped shape it.