A young troublemaker at the Colored Waif’s Home encounters one horn and two music educators. The world changes.

For Mardi Gras-style, traditional jazz music, look no further than Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they make their way to KiMo Theatre on Friday, Feb. 21. Hailing from the heart of New Orleans, ...

When you think of Kansas City and New Orleans, what comes to mind? For many, it's the music—the jazz, the rhythm, and the deep-rooted history.

In Brassroots Democracy, author Benjamin Barson presents a “music history from below”, embracing the Haitian revolution, post-civil war reconstruction and early jazz. The term “brassroots democracy” ...

Heralded pianist Sullivan Fortner, widely considered one of the best of his generation, steps out for a somewhat surprising project,  acknowledging his ...

KSHB 41's Kevin Holmes wanted to learn more about the difference in tunes of the genre, so he sought out those who would know ...

The legacy of jazz came to life in the Averitt Center's recent performance, where The Jazz Legacy Project celebrated the ...

The New Orleans Songbook will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Ellen Eccles Theatre is located at 43 ...