Kansas City Jazz Orchestra – Stardust Gala
May 18th was the date for Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Stardust Gala. Nancy and Richard Green, Margi and Keith Pence, and Jeanette and Kevin Prenger served as honorary co-chairmen of the event that was held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Partygoers danced the night away to the tunes of The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and its guest vocalist, Mollie Hammer. Proceeds support Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s educational programming and its mission to keep big band jazz a vibrant and dynamic part of Our Town for generations to come.
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| Linda and Gene Hall, board president |
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| Guests danced up a storm at the fun event. |
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| Dan Thomas, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra; Jim Prevost, board member; and Clint Ashlock, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra |
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| Ambiance |
Additional photos featured in the August 3, 2019 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Brian Turner
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