Confirmation: Weekly News & Notes

*Almost every aspect of a new video created by Ryan Lee is extraordinary.

*Albums by the ensembles led by Paul Shinn and Steve Lambert are reviewed by KC Jazz Lark.

*Mark Lowrey discussed his contribution to Tech N9ne’s forthcoming album with Tim Finn.

*The Kansas City Star reviewed Bill Frisell’s appearance at White Theatre.  Steve Kraske recently interviewed Frisell.

*KCUR aired a segment about Millie Edwards.

*The Pitch recommends an appearance by Stephanie Moore at the Broadway Jazz Club.

*A report on KCUR explores the 18th Street corridor.

*Joe Dimino’s recent Neon Jazz interview subjects include Oliver Lake and David Amram.

*Tweet o’ the Week: Deborah Love- Diva orchestra at the Blue Room in KC on 18th and Vine. All women.(photo)

*From Take Five Coffee: Friday, March 13, 8pm: Adam Schlozman Trio- Adam Schlozman is a guitarist on a mission. Come see him lead his own trio with bassist Joel Stratton and drummer Matt Leifer. $5 cover.  Saturday, March 14, 8pm: Shay Estes & Friends- With her trademark style – a little bit whimsical, a little bit wild… $5 cover.  Sunday, March 15, 10am - 2pm: Sunday Jazz Brunch: Gerald Spaits with Mark Lowrey- Bassist Gerald Spaits hosts our jazz brunch Month of Sundays in March… This… No cover.

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Confirmation: Weekly News & Notes

*Chris Burnett lobbies against a proposed reduction in city funding for the American Jazz Musuem.  Greg Carroll spoke to a television reporter about the cuts.

*The Mutual Musicians Foundation will host a Women’s Jazz Weekend later this month.

*The Pitch recommends a concert featuring Millie Edwards.

*Joe Klopus previewed Bill Frisell’s forthcoming concert at White Theatre.

*Clint Ashlock offers insights into his writing process.

*Rudresh Mahanthappa was interviewed by Joe Dimino.  Anita Dixon of the Mutual Musicians Foundation spoke to Dimino about her plans for a low-watt radio station.

*Tweet o’ the Week: Chris Hazelton- I'm all for making a joyful noise unto the Lord, but can we put some tambourine regulations in place? #churchproblems #findthebeat

*From Take Five Coffee + Bar: Friday, March 6, 8pm: Marcus Lewis Band- Marcus Lewis is a tremendous force on trombone, whether fronting his own big band or backing the likes of Janelle Monae… Andy McGhie on saxophone, Peter Schlamb on vibraphone, Karl McComas-Reichl on bass and Ryan Lee on drums. $5 cover.  Saturday, March 7, 8pm: BCR- …They call what they do “future-primitive jazz” and it’s a big, colorful and adventurous show you don’t want to miss. $10 cover.  Sunday, March 8, 10am - 2pm: Sunday Jazz Brunch: Gerald Spaits with Charles Perkins and Harry Miller- …No cover.  Sunday, March 8, 7pm - 9pm: Jeff Harshbarger and a Super Secret Guest Artist- Bassist Jeff Harshbarger is bringing a secret guest for a special show… $10 cover.

*The Kansas City Jazz Calendar has been updated.

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Now's the Time: Bill Frisell

Bill Frisell will perform songs associated with Woody Guthrie at White Theatre on the campus of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City on Friday, March 6.  Violinists Jenny Scheinman and Eyvind Kang, cellist Hank Roberts and drummer Rudy Royston will collaborate with the guitarist.  Frisell plays with Charlie Haden and Ginger Baker in the embedded clip.