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Join UMKC Jazz Friends for an up-tempo night of food, drinks, and amazing music at Kansas City’s one-and-only Folly Theater. This pre-concert party and performance combo is the newest evolution of the Jazz Friends’ annual fundraising event to benefit the UMKC Jazz Studies program. Be a part of supporting Kansas City’s storied jazz history by training the next generation of inspired musicians at UMKC.

5:30 – 7:00 pm ~ Celebrating Jazz Pre-Concert Party

7:30 pm ~ UMKC Jazz Night at the Folly, a spectacular performance by the UMKC Jazz Big Band featuring guest artist Camille Thurman

The 7:30pm performance is a free general admission show!