KC Jazz Orchestra: Groove 'N Learn

Groove ‘n Learn is a high-energy, interactive concert experience designed to introduce school-age children to the joy, history, and creativity of jazz. During this toe-tapping 45-minute musical journey performed live by the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, young audiences will explore:

• Musical building blocks – melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo
• Instrument families – get to know the trumpet, saxophone, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, and drums
• Jazz fundamentals – improvisation, blues, call-and-response
• Kansas City jazz hallmarks – riffing, swing, and the sounds that put KC on the jazz map
• Jazz legends – meet icons like Count Basie and Duke Ellington
• Creative connections – imagination, communication, and active listening through music

This FREE community event is presented in conjunction with the exhibition now showing at the Truman Library. Museum admission not included.

ABOUT KCJO
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra (KCJO) is a premier ensemble and 501(c)(3) non profit dedicated to preserving and advancing Kansas City’s rich jazz tradition. Founded in 2003, KCJO has become one of the nation’s leading big bands, delivering world-class performances and educational initiatives that celebrate both the timeless roots and evolving future of jazz. What sets KCJO apart is its unwavering commitment to both tradition and transformation. As stewards of Kansas City’s jazz heritage, KCJO honors the legacy of the city’s jazz pioneers while pushing boundaries with fresh arrangements and exciting collaborations. We take pride in not only entertaining audiences but also cultivating future generations of jazz lovers through master classes, student workshops, and community outreach.

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Host or Publisher Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum