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The Jazz Summit schedule is designed to provide a comprehensive experience for all attendees, featuring a mix of performances, workshops, and educational sessions.
April 28
At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center
Performances from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clinicians
- Jeff Baker
- Taryn Gervais
- Brett Jackson
- Alex Manfredo
- David Von Kampen
Instrumental Jazz Ensembles
| Time | Ensemble | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Comprehensive Arts Institute Youth Jazz Band | James Ward |
| 8:30 AM | Wyandotte HS Jazz Ensemble | Kevin Reliford |
| 9:00 AM | Bonner Springs HS Jazz Band | Preston Thomas |
| 9:30 AM | St. James Academy Big Band | Jim Mair |
| 10:00 AM | Staley HS Jazz Band | Dr. Meara Mitchell |
| 10:30 AM | Highland Jr/Sr HS Jazz Band | Nathan Sparks |
Vocal Jazz Ensembles
| Time | Ensemble | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Carl Junction HS Dynamics | Hope Rogers |
| 11:30 AM | McPherson MS Treblemakers | Miriam Griggs |
| 12:00 PM | Nightshade | Dr. Geoffrey Wilcken |
| 12:30 PM | Lunchtime Performance – ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Jazz Ensembles | |
| 1:00 PM | University of Kansas Commercial Voices | Kerry Marsh |
| 1:30 PM | McPherson HS Vita Voce | Nicholas Griggs |
| 2:00 PM | Roosevelt HS (IA) Da Capo | Parker Haley |
| 2:30 PM | St. James Academy Chamber Choir | Jason Cole |
| 3:00 PM | University of Kansas Jazz Singers | Kerry Marsh |
| 3:30 PM | Missouri Valley College Jazz Combo | Eddie Carr |
Guest Ensemble Performances/Sound Checks
| Time | Ensemble | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Millikin University OneVoice | Alex Manfredo |
| 4:30 PM | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jazz Singers | David Von Kampen |
Evening Concert
6:00-8:30 PM
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Blue Devil Funk Band, directed by Dr. Justin Binek
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ After Hours Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Stafford
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Fusion Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Stafford
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ The Standard Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by John Stafford
- Millikin University OneVoice, directed by Alex Manfredo
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jazz Singers, directed by David Von Kampen
April 29
At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center
Performances from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Clinicians
- Dr. Carolina Calvache
- Chris Hazelton
- Dr. Marcus Lewis
- Jim Lower
- Doug Talley
Instrumental Jazz Ensembles
| Time | Ensemble | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Baeshor-Linwood HS Jazz II | Justin Kline |
| 8:30 AM | Lansing HS Screamin' Lions | Bill Turley |
| 9:00 AM | Odessa HS Jazz Ensemble | Johnny Rotolo |
| 9:30 AM | Baeshor-Linwood HS Jazz I | Ryan Kazmaier |
| 10:00 AM | Harrisonville MS Jazz Ensemble | Erin Feeney |
| 10:30 AM | Tonganoxie HS Chieftain Jazz Combo | Charles VanMiddlesworth |
| 11:00 AM | Roosevelt HS (WA) Jazz Combo | Michael Van Bebber |
| 11:30 AM | Prairie Trail MS Husky Jazz Band | Jena McElwain |
| 12:00 PM | Tonganoxie MS Warrior Jazz Ensemble | Charles VanMiddlesworth |
| 12:30 PM | Lunchtime Performance – ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Jazz Ensembles | |
| 1:00 PM | Tonganoxie HS Chieftain Jazz Orchestra | Charles VanMiddlesworth |
| 1:30 PM | Harrisonville HS Jazz Ensemble | Nathaniel Orr |
| 2:00 PM | Tonganoxie HS Chieftain Swingers Jazz Ensemble | Charles VanMiddlesworth |
| 2:30 PM | Baldwin HS Jazz Ensemble | Stuart O’Neil |
| 3:00 PM | Blue Valley West HS Jaguar Jazz Ensemble | Justin Love |
| 3:30 PM | Sumner Academy Jazz Ensemble | Mark Keltner |
| 4:00 PM | Kansas City Christian HS Jazz Ensemble | Trent Tinker |
| 4:30 PM | Riley County HS Jazz at Riley County | Erin Lloyd |
| 5:00 PM | Abilene HS Jazz Band | Abbey Hirsch |
| 5:30 PM | Live Jazz KC HS All-Star Big Band | Herschel McWilliams and Tate Berry |
Open Rehearsal, 7-8:30 PM, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Blue Devil Big Band, directed by Brett Jackson
Guest Artist, Mike Williams (Count Basie Orchestra lead trumpet, 1987-2018)
Rehearsal in preparation for performance on Thursday, April 30th
April 30
UNESCO International Day of Jazz
At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center
Performances from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2026 Basically Basie Jazz Heritage Competition
Clinicians
- Taryn Gervais
- Chris Hazelton
- Brett Jackson
- Stanton Kessler
- Jim Lower
- Clarence Smith
- Mike Williams (featured Basically Basie guest clinician)
Instrumental Jazz Ensembles
| Time | Ensemble | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | East Newton HS Jazz Ensemble | Raemon Wilson |
| 8:30 AM | Louisburg HS Jazz Band | Zebulon Tiedeman |
| 9:00 AM | Olathe Northwest HS Raven Jazz III | Robert Davis |
| 9:30 AM | Summit Trail MS Sabercat Jazz Ensemble | Joshua Hankey |
2026 Basically Basie Jazz Heritage Competition
5A High School Division
| Time | Ensemble | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | De Soto HS Jazz Band | Philip Kaul |
| 10:30 AM | Salina Central HS Jazz Ensemble | Guillermo Rodriguez |
| 11:00 AM | Spring Hill HS Jazz Ensemble | Tristan Bartley |
| 11:30 AM | Service HS (AK) Jazz Ensemble | Christopher Lubken |
2026 Basically Basie Jazz Heritage Competition
6A High School Division
| Time | Ensemble | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | Roosevelt HS (WA) Jazz III | Deb Schaaf |
| 12:30 PM | Olathe Northwest HS Raven Jazz II | Ben Gervais |
| 1:00 PM | Roosevelt HS (WA) Jazz II | Michael Van Bebber |
| 1:30 PM | St. Charles West HS Jazz Ensemble | Ben Meyer |
| 2:00 PM | Shawnee Mission North HS Jazz Ensemble | Galen Whisman |
| 2:30 PM | Bentonville HS (AR) Jazz I | Philip Shewmaker |
| 3:00 PM | Olathe Northwest HS Raven Jazz I | Robert Davis |
| 3:30 PM | Lindbergh HS Jazz Ensemble | David Wyss |
| 4:00 PM | Lincoln HS (SD) Lincoln Jazz Collective | Drew Balta |
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Student Combo performances and jam sessions will take place in the courtyard outside with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center, weather permitting.
Evening Concert
7:00-9:00 PM | Kansas City Music Hall | Ticket Required
The Count Basie Jazz Orchestra
directed by Scotty Barnhart
Opening Set
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Blue Devil Big Band, directed by Brett Jackson
With guest artist Mike Williams
Winning ensembles and Outstanding Soloists from the 2026 Basically Basie Jazz Heritage Competition will be announced at the concert!
May 1
At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center
Performances from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Clinicians
- Dr. Carolina Calvache
- Chris Hazelton
- Stanton Kessler
- Gerald Spaits
- Doug Talley
Instrumental Jazz Ensembles
| Time | Ensemble | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Blue Valley North HS Jazz Ensemble | Ryan Staines |
| 9:00 AM | Pleasant Hill HS Jazz Ensemble | Adam Twenter |
| 9:30 AM | Blue Valley HS Jazz Ensemble | Paul Bessetti |
| 10:00 AM | Mission Trail MS Jazz Ensemble | Jennifer Creek |
| 10:30 AM | Frontier Trail MS Jaguar Jazz Band | Sara Smitko |
| 11:00 AM | Olathe North HS Jazz Ensemble | Joshua Maddux |
| 11:30 AM | Olathe East HS Jazz Ensemble | Rebecca Fillingham |
| 12:00 PM | Gardner-Edgerton HS Jazz 2 | Justin Davidson |
| 12:30 PM | Olathe South HS Falcon Jazz Ensemble | Chad Coughlin |
| 1:00 PM | Lincoln HS (SD) Lincoln Jazz Collective | Drew Balta |
| 1:30 PM | Gardner-Edgerton HS Jazz I | Justin Davidson |
| 2:00 PM | Bellevue East HS (NE) Jazz 1 | Jeremy Krug |
| 2:30 PM | Cherokee MS Cherokee Jazz Band | Aaron Thomas |
| 3:00 PM | Bentonville HS (AR) Jazz II | Philip Shewmaker |
| 3:30 PM | Charles Page (OK) HS Jazz 2 | Jeff Lyles |
| 4:00 PM | Mill Valley HS Jaguar Jazz | Deb Steiner |
| 4:30 PM | Bellevue East HS (NE) Jazz 2 | Kaitlyn Keck |
| 5:00 PM | Charles Page (OK) HS Jazz 1 | Jeff Lyles |
| 5:30 PM | Lincoln HS (SD) Lincoln Jazz Collective | Drew Balta |
| 6:00 PM | Bentonville HS (AR) Jazz III | Philip Shewmaker |
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Student Combo performances and jam sessions will take place in the courtyard outside with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Performing Arts Center, weather permitting.