Jazz At the Fringe Festival

I'm a huge fan of the Kansas City Fringe Festival. And while I shudder to think that anyone would limit their choices at this week's event to jazz-related offerings, I've compiled a separate list for the convenience of adventurous jazz fans. The two events I most look forward to- a set by Mark Southerland and the screening of a film about Terence Blanchard- take place at the downtown library pictured here. Please double-check times and locations; the festival's schedule is somewhat "fluid" by definition.

Thursday, July 26
BCR
6:30 p.m. at 7 E. 19th
The collective has been one of the most important "new music" groups in Kansas City for over 25 years.

Brother Iota
8:30 p.m. at Arts Incubator, 113 W. 18th
Only "jazz" in the loosest sense; expect unapologetic prog rock.

Friday, July 27
BCR
9:30 p.m. at 7 E. 19th
The collective has been one of the most important "new music" groups in Kansas City for over 25 years.

Brother Iota
10:00 p.m. at Arts Incubator, 113 W. 18th
Only "jazz" in the loosest sense; expect unapologetic prog rock.

KC's Jazz Underground: The Jazz Pathogens
10 p.m. at Screenland
I have no idea what this is about, but the title is promising.

Mutual Musicians Foundation Jam Session
1 a.m. at Mutual Musicians Foundation
"The tradition jams on..."

Saturday, July 18
Jazz Poetry: Stacey Tolbert and Natasha Ria El-Scari
5 p.m. at Central Library Grand Reading Room
If you see a guy fleeing from this reading in horror, it'll probably be me.

Flow: Living In the Stream of Music- A documentary about trumpeter Terence Blanchard
6:30 at Central Library Film Vault
The movie's trailer is outstanding.

Brother Iota
7:00 p.m. at Arts Incubator, 113 W. 18th
Only "jazz" in the loosest sense; expect unapologetic prog rock.

Barclay Martin
8:00 p.m. at 7 E. 19th
Talented singer-songwriter informed by jazz.

Mark Southerland
8:00 p.m. at Central Library Roof
Officially billed as an "Acid Jazz" show, there's no telling what's going to happen in this slot.

KC's Jazz Underground: The Jazz Pathogens
8:30 p.m. at Screenland
I have no idea what this is about, but the title is promising.

Mutual Musicians Foundation Jam Session
1 a.m. at Mutual Musicians Foundation
"The tradition jams on..."

Sunday, July 29
KC's Jazz Underground: The Jazz Pathogens
4 p.m. at Screenland
I have no idea what this is about, but the title is promising.

(Library image not a Plastic Sax photograph.)