We catch up with veteran Kansas City-based jazz musician and educator Stan Kessler as he prepares to perform at the 2nd Annual Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 28, 2025. A beloved friend of Neon Jazz, Stan was part of the inaugural festival in 2024 and returns in 2025 by popular demand.
πΆ He'll bring his celebrated project Horacescope — a heartfelt tribute to jazz legend Horace Silver — to the stage, sharing deep roots that trace back to the iconic Jardine’s era in Kansas City.
In this interview, we dive into:
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His return to Lee’s Summit Jazz Festival 2025
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The legacy of Horace Silver
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Reflections on the Kansas City jazz scene
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The power of jazz festivals and community connections
π₯ As summer approaches, Lee’s Summit is once again lighting up the Midwest with one of the most exciting jazz events of the season.
π️ Get Tickets to LS Jazz Fest ’25:
π https://www.bridgespace.us/jazz
πΊ Explore More of Stan Kessler’s Music:
π https://stantonkessler.com/
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