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Topeka Jazz

Topeka Jazz is the premiere Jazz organization in the capitol city. We produce a concert series of renowned Jazz performers of both regional and national acclaim. In addition to our concert series, Topeka Jazz also supports youth music programming including recognizing our youngest Jazz musicians with scholarships to continue their musical development.

TOpeka Jazz on SPotify

Enjoy the sounds of artists featured in Topeka Jazz concerts anytime on Spotify! To learn more about Spotify or to sign up for a Spotify account click here.

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Gallery - Joe Cartwright Trio
Gallery - Joe Cartwright Trio

Images from the Joe Cartwright Trio performance at Topeka Performing Arts Center.

Gallery - Lucy Wijnands Quartet
Gallery - Lucy Wijnands Quartet

Images from the Lucy Wijnands Quartet performance at Topeka Performing Arts Center.

Gallery - Bowdog Ensemble
Gallery - Bowdog Ensemble

Thank you to all the concert-goers who joined us to kickoff the 2024 Concert Series!

Meet Bob Bowman
Meet Bob Bowman

Bob Bowman, a native Kansan, learned to play the piano and clarinet before beginning to play bass at age 12. He won a scholarship to the Stan Kenton Jazz Clinic as a high school freshman, followed by study at North Texas State University.