KC Percussionist John Kizilarmut & Co.
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Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
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1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 | Des Moines, IA
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John Kizilarmut is a Kansas City area percussionist who has performed or recorded with a wide range of artists and groups including Aretha Franklin, Doc Severinsen, Clark Terry, Matt Wilson, Jimmy Heath, Branford Marsalis, Adam Larson, Logan Richardson, New York Voices, Ana Gasteyer, Conspirare, Shirley Jones, DJ Starscream, and the Des Moines Symphony. He is also a frequent guest performer and clinician at percussion and jazz festivals throughout the midwest. Additionally, he was a featured performer at the PASIC convention in 2013.John is also an active composer and arranger. His works have been featured by many award-winning music programs, including the 2013 State Jazz champion Waukee High School Jazz Ensemble, Lake Central High School Band, several DCI Drum Corps, and the University of Texas percussion ensemble. John has served as a percussion teacher on the faculties of Drake University, Grinnell College, University of Missouri Kansas City, Avila University and Northwest Missouri State University.
John currently resides in Kansas City, Missouri with his son, Evan.
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