*Hermon Mehari is one of 13 musicians who will participate in the semifinals of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition in New York on November 8.
*The Kansas City Star reviewed the 18th & Vine Jazz & Blues Festival.
*A television station broadcast a five-minute preview of the 18th & Vine Jazz and Blues Festival. CJ Janovy of KCUR captured a rendition of "Kansas City" at the event.
*The Pitch recommends Harold O'Neal's return to the Blue Room.
*KCPT provides a seven-minute overview of the recent Charlie Parker Celebration.
*OJT was featured on KCUR's Local Listen segment.
*A revival of the 1959 jazz musical "The Nervous Set" is previewed by The Kansas City Star.
*A blogger notes that Lalah Hathaway performed for over 5,000 people on Sunday.
*Joe Dimino interviewed Phil Woods for his Neon Jazz podcast.
*Tweet o' the Week: Clint Ashlock- KC, if you're going to the K tonight, get there early and hang with New Jazz Order in the Outfield at 5:00! #TakeTheCrown @Royals #kcjazz
*From Gerald Spaits: Saturday October 25th, Passit Productions and Take Five Coffee Bar will feature Jazz bassist Gerald Spaits in an evening of his own compositions. Gerald, known for backing up many of KC jazz greats will step into the role of composer and bandleader for a very special one-time performance. Joining Gerald on the new stage will be: Dave Chael on sax. T.J. Martley on grand piano. Brian Steever on drums.
(Original image by Plastic Sax.)
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