Free Jazz Thursday with Adam Larson

"Free Jazz Thursdays" return to The Ship. Come early for a good seat and dinner, stay late for the show!
Critically-acclaimed saxophonist and bandleader Adam Larson brings a special version of his band to The Ship featuring vibraphonist Isaiah Petrie, pianist Andrew Ouellette, bassist Sebastian Arias and drummer John Kizilarmut. Larson will present his genre-blending original compositions from his 10 albums as a leader as well as some yet to be recorded songs that touch the corners of R&B, Hip-Hop, Rock and Jazz. With KC concerts in short order, this evening's concert is a must-see event.

The Adam Larson Band

Adam Larson- saxophone/leader
Isaiah Petrie- vibraphone
Andrew Ouellette- piano
Sebastian Arias- bass
John Kizilarmut- drums

(b. 1990) is an American saxophonist, composer, educator and author currently residing in the Kansas City-area.

Larson holds BM and MM degrees in jazz performance from The Manhattan School of Music and was a part of the vibrant NYC jazz scene for eleven years before relocating in 2019. While a resident of the KC-Metro, Larson has held positions at UMKC Conservatory, University of Kansas and The Kansas City Art Institute. Larson currently teaches Entrepreneurship at KCAI.

Larson continues to perform in NYC with some of the greatest musicians in the genre.

As a guest artist, Larson has been invited to present masterclasses on music business, improvisation and composition at more than one hundred universities across the globe.

Adam has recorded eight albums as a leader and maintains an active touring and clinician schedule, playing and presenting his original music and educational materials.

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