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We’re ecstatic to officially announce this year’s line up for the 37th Annual Folly Jazz Series. As the longest-running jazz series in Kansas City, we take great pride and great care in the artists that we book to perform at our historic venue.

Ezra Dufair was the winner of the Arturo Sandoval poster design. You can find other student interviews here as we post them! Ezra Dufair Age: 21 | Field of Study: Graphic Design   WHAT WERE YOUR HONEST THOUGHTS WHEN YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS PROJECT? “I saw last year’s juniors struggle through this project so I was very…

The Folly Team is keeping a close eye on the weather today, as well as the street crews. Currently, the concert is still happening. If there is any change, the Folly Team will make every effort to reach all patrons and update them as well as process refunds. Please keep an eye on our social…

“His use of 3D art and eye-catching patterns was stunning” – Brian Henry, Lamar Advertising. You can find other student interviews here as we post them! Parker H. Seydel Age: 22 | Field of Study: Graphic Design   What were your honest thoughts when you heard about this project? “I’ve known about this project since my freshman year and had…

Ipek’s posters were a crowd favorite because of the retro-paint imposed style in her posters. You can find other student interviews here as we post them! Ipek Pelit Age: 22 | Field of Study: Graphic Design What were your honest thoughts when you heard about this project? “The idea of studying with music made me excited…

The Band Within a Band In 1977, Robben Ford brought together musicians of a veteran caliber to record, The Inside Story. This group consisted of keyboardist Russell Ferrante,  bassist Jimmy Haslip, and drummer Ricky Lawson. The group, including Robben Ford., that discovered a “chemistry” in their primarily instrumental sound. A sound that Robben’s record company felt needed…

Madison’s posters certainly popped to judges with their bright colors and expertly crafted styles. “She spoke the language of the artists’ music through color and design” – Gale Tallis, Executive Director. While the judges loved all of her poster designs, the Yellowjackets poster both stood out and was the best of all the Yellowjackets posters…

This next artist focused on the movement of music and contrasting colors. Lydia created actual scenes using strips of paper and a high-resolution camera. Though she didn’t win any poster designs, the judges loved her interpretation of the music! The judges were also impressed by the large amount of research she did on each artist…