Confirmation: Weekly News & Notes

*Joe Klopus notes that there are "fewer places and opportunities to hear" jazz in Kansas City following a “few steps backwards” in 2015.

*KC Jazz Lark reviewed the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Rhapsody.

*The Pitch recommends Roger Wilder’s appearance at a jazz vespers concert.

*The editorial board of The Kansas City Star questions the $7 million funding request from various institutions in the Jazz District.

*Tweet o’ the Week: Benny Green- Benny will take part in the centennial celebration of Jay McShann on Saturday January 16th at 7 pm at The Gem

(Original image by Plastic Sax.)