Past Concerts

Explore some of the recent concerts and musicians Topeka Jazz has brought to the stage!

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Bowdog Ensemble

October 13

Bassist Bob Bowman returns with 7 other outstanding musicians to open our Fall 24 season. This will be a well-known, fun group of musicians playing great music with a big full sound that will be exciting and enjoyable.

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Lucy Wijnands Quartet

November 3

Lucy is a recent semi-finalist in the annual Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition. Downbeat Magazine calls her “An Outstanding Jazz Vocalist.” Her accompanist-father, Bram, a highly respected stride pianist and piano technician, has graced our stage numerous times and has cared for our TJW grand piano for many years. This will be a very special afternoon.

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Joe Cartwright Trio

November 24

Well known to our Topeka Jazz audiences as well as throughout the Midwest, Joe brings his rich, full and emotional stylings back to our stage. He is excited to be returning to our series.

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The Sons of Brasil

December 1

In 1991 Stan Kessler, trumpet and flugelhorn, put together a group of then-young KC jazz musicians to play nothing but Brasilian jazz with a flavor and passion that one might think could only be found at a nightclub in Ipanema or Leblon. Thus, The Sons of Brasil sprung to life from the members love and admiration of “musica bem brasileira.”

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