Jazz Disciples feat. Will Matthews: Show 2 of 2

1600 East 18 Street,Kansas City MO 64108

21 August, 2021

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Jazz Disciples with Will Matthews headlines two shows at the Blue Room, American Jazz Museum's jazz club In alignment with the City of Kansas City's reinstated mask mandate, all visitors attending events at the American Jazz Museum, the Blue Room jazz club, or the Gem Theater are required to wear face masks while indoors. Learn more at www.kcmo.gov About Jazz Disciples Saxophonist Gerald Dunn has been featured in bands with Illinois Jacquet and Bobby Watson. He plays an inventive, contemporary sound and knows how to capture an audience’s attention. Pianist Everett Freeman has toured with Oleta Adams, performing with a deliciously intricate yet fluid grace. There are few Kansas City jazz musicians whom drummer Michael Warren hasn’t backed. The Jazz Disciples give him unique opportunities to stretch. Bassist DeAndre Manning provides a solid footing. About Will Matthews In 1996 Matthews joined the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of former Basie band lead trombonist Grover Mitchell, to fill the coveted chair of the late legendary guitarist and composer, Freddie Green, who performed with the Orchestra for over fifty years. The guitarist released his debut CD, Will Matthews “Solo” in November 2000, and his second cd project titled ‘Count On Swingin’ was released in 2009 featuring legendary Organist Mel Rhyne, from the original Wes Montgomery Trio, along with former Art Blakey Jazz Messengers member, Bobby Watson, and Indianapolis drummer Kenny Phelps.