MUSIC AT THE MARKET

Jackie Myers

Friday, December 20 | 4:00-6:30pm

Jackie Myers may have the Midas touch for groove, conjuring up musical styles ranging from soul, jazz and modern R&B each time the talented pianist places her hands on the keys.

Daytrotter’s Pat Stolley says of Jackie’s music “It reminds me of Joni Mitchell’s jazz period.” The finesse on her chosen instrument plays complement to what the Austin Chronicle describes as “her earthy lungs” – beautiful, captivating, complex, and always with an edge.

Learn more at jackiemyersmusic.com.

Friends of Harry Miller Jazz Trio

Saturday, December 21 | 4:00-6:30pm

The jazz trio, Friends of Harry Miller, is excited to premiere at The Market at Meadowbrook.

The trio is made up of seasoned and talented musicians. Harry Miller, a brilliant jazz piano and vocalist, has played with most of Kansas City’s Jazz heroes over the last four decades. Eric Mardis is renowned for his banjo, guitar, and vocal and composing chops in a variety of niches. More recently, he has been focusing on jazz guitar with Mire Pral, Friends of Harry Miller, and others. Steve Kapp has been playing upright bass with Harry for three decades while playing in a variety of other bands in the Midwest.

Join the Friends of Harry Miller at The Market for an evening of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.

Hot Strings Trio

Friday, December 27  |  4:00-6:30pm

The Hot Strings began as a trio in the summer of 2014. The unique presence of the mandolin in the ensemble allows for an eclectic “acoustic jazz” ambiance which might be heard on the streets of Paris or Rome. The musical banter between soloists combined with unwavering rhythmic integrity promotes the best of our Kansas City jazz heritage.

Violinist Marvin Gruenbaum is classically trained and serves as a current member of the Kansas City Symphony. He is renowned as a violinist/fiddler with numerous jazz and alternative groups.

Mandolinist Bruce Graybill, former president of the Classical Mandolin Society, is a multi-year winner of the prestigious mandolin contest at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. He is a versatile jazz/bluegrass player and an in-demand national clinician.

Guitarist Charles Gatschet is a popular, long time veteran of the Kansas City jazz scene.

Bassist Nils Aardahl, who is a recently contracted (2022) member of the KC Symphony, is also a highly skilled jazz bassist and welcome new addition to The Hot Strings.

Cynthia van Roden

Saturday, December 28  |  4:00-6:30pm

Cynthia van Roden’s playfulness, lush contralto and sophisticated delivery will transport you back to another era. This chanteuse performs a unique blend of vintage jazz, swing, standards, saucy tin-pan alley, blues, bossa nova and French songs. Her band will wow you with their 3-part harmonies and their own special blend of accompaniment.

The Quartet was nominated for the Best of KC Pitch Awards for the 2nd year in a row. And this year I was nominated in 2 other categories: “Best Jazz Artist” and “Best Vocalist”

Adam Galblum

Friday, January 3 | 4:30-7:00pm

Adam is a jazz violinist in Kansas City, Missouri. He is bandleader of Hot Club KC, gypsy jazz band.

Adam was a student of 1st generation Count Basie Band alum and legendary jazz violin pioneer Claude “Fiddler” Williams, in the 1990s. A Kansas City native, Galblum briefly attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and lived in the Denver area from 2005-2014 touring nationally with bluegrass bands from 2005-2014.

Adam’s 2014 solo album, the instrumental Down To The Wire – The Stringband Tribute to the Music of John Mayer, showcases his abilities as an arranger and multi-instrumentalist and features members of Infamous Stringdusters and Punch Brothers.

Learn more at adamgalblum.com

Carrie Cooley

Saturday, January 4  |  4:30-7:00pm

Carrie Cooley is a professional vocalist and new face in the Kansas City jazz scene. She holds a masters degree in voice, and has sung professionally across several genres.

Carrie has a warm, dynamic voice, and engaging interpretation of jazz standards from the great American songbook from Ella Fitzgerald to Etta James.

Hot Strings Trio

Friday, January 10  |  4:30-7:00pm

The Hot Strings began as a trio in the summer of 2014. The unique presence of the mandolin in the ensemble allows for an eclectic “acoustic jazz” ambiance which might be heard on the streets of Paris or Rome. The musical banter between soloists combined with unwavering rhythmic integrity promotes the best of our Kansas City jazz heritage.

Violinist Marvin Gruenbaum is classically trained and serves as a current member of the Kansas City Symphony. He is renowned as a violinist/fiddler with numerous jazz and alternative groups.

Mandolinist Bruce Graybill, former president of the Classical Mandolin Society, is a multi-year winner of the prestigious mandolin contest at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas. He is a versatile jazz/bluegrass player and an in-demand national clinician.

Guitarist Charles Gatschet is a popular, long time veteran of the Kansas City jazz scene.

Bassist Nils Aardahl, who is a recently contracted (2022) member of the KC Symphony, is also a highly skilled jazz bassist and welcome new addition to The Hot Strings.

Clayton DeLong

Saturday, January 11 | 4:30-7:00pm

Raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Clayton began playing the violin at age 12. After receiving a guitar for Christmas at age 16, Clayton immediately fell in love. Avidly pursuing a career as a guitarist, Clayton enrolled himself at The University of Missouri Kansas City, Conservatory of Music. Working toward a degree in jazz guitar, Clayton studied under Kansas City greats such as Rod Fleeman, Danny Embrey, Doug Niedt, Michael Pagan and Bobby Watson. He graduated on the Dean’s list with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2009.

Using the knowledge he gained in college, Clayton has performed and toured in many different bands from the Kansas City area, including (to name a few): El Robozo De Maria, Latin rock, the Junkadelic Funk Stars, an improvisational funk band, and numerous other jazz bands around Kansas City.

Emily Dix

Friday, January 17 | 4:30-7:00pm

Emily is from Prairie Village, KS and started performing live jazz in 2018. With a repertoire of mostly jazz standards and classics from the Great American Songbook, she sings with a range of talented Kansas City musicians in a revolving ensemble.

Learn more at emilydixmusic.com

Made in France Band

Saturday, January 18 | 4:30-7:00pm

Made in France Band is a group of French-speaking musicians and friends, performing French classics and originals. Check out their new album, “Oui French”, available now!

Learn more at madeinfranceband.com

Heidi Mikhail Band

Friday, January 24 | 4:00-6:30pm

Heidi Mikhail performs choice song selections ranging from jazz standards to modern pop and soul.

Cynthia van Roden

Saturday, January 25 | 4:30-7:00pm

Cynthia van Roden’s playfulness, lush contralto, and sophisticated delivery will transport you back to another era. This chanteuse adds a glamorous glow to her unique set of vintage jazz, swing, standards, blues, bossa nova, Latin and French songs.

The Quartet was nominated for the Best of KC Pitch Awards for the second year in a row. And this year Cynthia was nominated in two other categories: “Best Jazz Artist” and “Best Vocalist.”