AARP is pleased to sponsor an exclusive American Jazz Museum Piano Side Chat with Dr. Dina Bennett and JazzBird Sweepstakes

Piano Side Chat in The Blue Room

The American Jazz Museum is proud to honor the legendary Charlie "Bird" Parker, a Kansas City native and one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. American Jazz Museum Executive Director Dr. Dina Bennett will present a free Piano Side Chat on October 23rd that delves into Charlie Parker, as a saxophonist and composer who revolutionized the genre with his pioneering bebop style, which changed the landscape of modern jazz forever. A Q&A will follow Dr. Bennett's presentation.

AARP members and non-members are welcome to attend. Free soft drinks and cash bar. Please join us for this wonderful evening celebrating Charlie Parker and his place in jazz music history.

Piano Side Chat
October 23, 2024 7:00-8:00 pm
The Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum
1600 E 18th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

JazzBird Sweepstakes

To highlight the Piano Side Chat, AARP Kansas City is holding a JazzBird Sweepstakes. Entries will be accepted beginning October 1st until 7:30 PM on October 23, 2024.

To enter, click the button below and complete the entry form for your chance to win:

• Grand Prize is a limited edition graphite JazzBird desktop sculpture by Willie Cole signed by the artist.
• Second prize is two (2) tickets to The Blue Room Jazz Club on a Friday or Saturday night of the prizewinner's choice.
• Third prize is a blue, XL Charlie Parker t-shirt.

The American Jazz Museum is thrilled to announce the launch of the Miniature JazzBirds, exquisite miniatures inspired by Willie Cole's renowned ORNITHOLOGY installation at Kansas City’s newly renovated International Airport.

These beautifully crafted pieces celebrate the innovative and creative spirit of Kansas City, paying tribute to the city's rich musical heritage and its legendary native son, jazz legend Charlie Parker.

Enter now for your chance to win your own JazzBird! (You do not need to be present to win)