Jammin' at the New Point Grille

July 22, 2001 - The New Point Grille in Westport was the place to hang (and jam) after a jazz-packed day at the KC Blues & Jazz Festival. Pictured left to right are David Basse, Trey Dubois, Arturo Sandoval, Sam Johnson, Jr., Greg Richter, Steve Wilson, Bobby Watson and Matt Pittman.

Backstage with Al Jarreau

August 17, 2001 - At his Starlight Theater sound check, a gracious (and grinning) Al Jarreau (second from right) welcomed fans (left to right) Clarence Smith, director of jazz studios at the Paseo Academy and Penn Valley Community College; pianist and Paseo grad Ryan Howard; and Down Beat Special Projects Coordinator/KCJA Jazz Education Director Tom Alexios.

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