Rebirthing the Cool
David Watson
Tribute to Miles Davis
Pre-show at 6:15pm
with Lisa Henry
June 13th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Music Theater Heritage
at Crown Center
David Leshare Watson
Jazz vocalist, bandleader, and cultural storyteller embodying the bebop tradition—“Rebirthing
the Cool” through performance, education, and a lifelong commitment to preserving Black
American jazz.
Lisa Henry
Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist and educator known for dynamic performances,
masterful storytelling, and deep roots in the Kansas City jazz tradition.
with
Nick Hmeljak –
Stan Bock –
Chris Hovis –
Charles Perkins –
Tate Berry –
Michael Herrera –
Loren Broaddus –
Ari Staggs –
Kenny Watson –
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Alto Sax
Bari Sax
Tenor Sax
Piano
Bass
Drums
Production:
The Kansas City Jazz Project champions the preservation and future of Kansas City jazz—producing enriching cultural experiences while advocating for the spaces, artists, and history that define the tradition.
“The Kansas City Jazz Project is a collective effort to preserve, celebrate, and advance the living legacy of Kansas City jazz through performance, education, storytelling, and cultural collaboration. We believe Kansas City’s jazz heritage is not simply history to be remembered, but a living artistic language that still has the power to inspire new generations and shape the cultural future of the city. Over the next five years, KCJP aims to help position Kansas City once again as a globally recognized center for jazz innovation, education, and cultural exchange.”