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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Annual Meeting

September 28th was the date for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Annual Meeting at the beautiful home of Linda and Gene Hall. The board of directors, honorary board members and special guests enjoyed cocktails and dinner and toasted the upcoming season.

Kansas City, MO USA - September 28, 2016: KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA Patron Party at Gene Hall's House
Jon Goodman, board member; Nancy and Charley Jensen and Jill Adams
Kansas City, MO USA - September 28, 2016: KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA Patron Party at Gene Hall's House
Dorene Shipley, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra; and Dr. Gerhard Cibis
Kansas City, MO USA - September 28, 2016: KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA Patron Party at Gene Hall's House
Charley Jensen and Tom Beal, honorary board member
Kansas City, MO USA - September 28, 2016: KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA Patron Party at Gene Hall's House
(Front row) Stephanie Nolan, Don Hall, honorary board chairman; and John Dillingham (back row) Donna Thomason, Dorene Shipley, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra; and Dr. Gerhard Cibis

Additional photos featured in the November 26, 2016 issue 
Photo Credit: Todd Zimmer

 

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