MUSIC AT THE MARKET

Joseph Panella

Friday, February 20  |  5:00-7:30pm

Joseph Panella has been performing double bass and electric bass professionally for over a decade.

He studied with Marcos Machado, classical virtuoso and author of “The Tao of Double Bass” at the University of Southern Mississippi. He has also studied with bassist and educator Dr. David Pellow, a Protege of Francois Rabbath and former professor at Carnegie Mellon University, as well as Bob Bowman, legendary bassist with the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra.

In 2012, he began working in Nashville as a session and touring musician with the Annie Moses Band, a group that fuses a broad range of influences, including folk, pop, and classical music. He is featured on their studio album, American Rhapsody. During that time, he also met, toured, and recorded with Joshua Carswell. His playing is featured on the albums Debonair and Joshua Carswell: Live in Long Beach, CA.

Currently, Panella resides in the Kansas City Area, performing as a freelance bassist and teaching clinics and private lessons. In the Midwest, he has performed with the likes of Mark Lowrey, Lisa Henry, Matt Otto, Will Matthews, Shay Estes, Stanton Kessler, Danny Embrey, Anthony Pinciotti, Pete Zimmer, Pamela Watson, Ensemble Iberica, Victor and Penny, Owen/Cox Dance Company and many more.

Kate Hurcomb & Johnny Gleason

Saturday, February 21  |  5:00-7:30pm

Cousins and life-long musicians Johnny Gleason and Kate Hurcomb bring smooth acoustic energy and rich harmonies to every stage. Blending favorites from multiple genres, they take requests and keep audiences engaged like two human jukeboxes.

Performing across the KC Metro area, Johnny and Kate create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that makes every show feel personal.

Hot Strings Trio

Friday, February 27  |  5:00-7:30pm

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, February 28 |  5:00-7:30pm

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”

Lynn Zimmer

Friday, March 6 | 5:00-7:30pm

Lynn Zimmer was surrounded by Dixieland and Swing-era albums in his childhood home at the Lake of the Ozarks. By the time he was 19, he had started gigging professionally on clarinet at the lake’s Osage Beach. Just three years, later Lynn auditioned for and toured with Clyde McCoy, whose famous recording of “Sugar Blues” sold millions.

Next came stints in Kansas City – most notably with the New Red Onion Jazz Babies – and San Francisco – with the legendary Turk Murphy. In 1990, Lynn moved to New Orleans and was hired by the internationally known, Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Al Hirt. For the next year and a half, Lynn toured with Hirt and played in his nightclub on Bourbon Street. “I’ve had good clarinet players in my band for many years,” Hirt once said. “In my opinion, the finest has been Lynn Zimmer.”

Lynn eventually moved back to the Lake of the Ozarks and performed at Dick Hawk’s Country Club Hotel & Spa for twelve years. It was there he began his friendship with legendary Nashville recording artist Boots Randolph, of “Yakety Sax” fame, resulting in countless live performances and a CD recording together.

Carrie Cooley

Saturday, March 7  |  5:00-7:30pm

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.

Emily Dix

Friday, March 13 | 5:00-7:30pm

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

Mire Pral

Saturday, March 14 | 5:00-7:30pm

Traditional gypsy jazz music from the 1930s and 1940s in the style of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club de France.

Hot Strings Trio

Friday, March 20  |  5:00-7:30pm

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.

Made in France Band

Saturday, March 21 | 5:00-7:30pm

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

Matt Villinger

Friday, March 27 | 5:00-7:30pm

Cynthia van Roden

Saturday, March 28 |  5:00-7:30pm

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”