Jazz & BBQ


Each fall UMKC Jazz Friends host Jazz & BBQ. During a delicious BBQ buffet dinner, guests are invited to bid on great silent auction items while listening to the sounds of outstanding student jazz musicians. Following dinner the main event features the UMKC Conservatory of Music Concert Jazz Band under the direction of Jazz Studies Program director, Bobby Watson. Many outstanding Kansas City jazz musicians including assistant program director Michael Pagán and those who serve as adjunct faculty members for the Jazz Studies Program appear as guest artists for the concert.

Proceeds from the dinner, silent auction, and concert have grown each year. Funds raised provide students scholarships, big band arrangements, travel to national and international competitions, and stipends for adjunct faculty members.

Join Jazz fans from around Kansas City as they come together for the "7th Annual Jazz & BBQ!"

Silent Auction and BBQ Dinner - Sunday September 28, 2008 at 6:00pm
Jazz Concert featuring the world famous Bobby Watson and the Conservatory Concert Jazz Band - Sunday September 28, 2008 at 7:30pm
Honorary Chairmen: Jo Ann & Bill Sullivan - Event Co-Chairs: Sarah Ingram-Eiser & Nancy Trager

For additional information please call 816-235-6060