A fitting closure to the 2019 Wichita Jazz Festival. What better place to hold it than where Wichita Jazz has its roots: historic McAdams Park and Neighborhood? There will be a food truck (or two) or bring a picnic lunch (weather permitting) and sit back and listen to Wichita talent as it is displayed on stage. Hear from Sessions, a young jazz group composed of the area’s best high school musicians mentored by Wichita-Newton jazz greats. In addition to that fun, the fabulous Macy Brothers will perform and Wichita’s own Delano Jazz Orchestra will take you back in time to the Big Band Era of Jazz. This event is a reminder of McAdam’s invaluable contribution to Wichita’s jazz history, as well as America’s jazz legacy.
WJF Sessions Combo
An "all-star" group featuring the top high-school-aged jazz musicians in the Wichita area.
Macy Brothers Quartet
A "don't miss" Blues/Jazz band and a crowd favorite in Wichita venues.
Delano Jazz Orchestra
Musical Director: Bill Johnson
The Delano Jazz Orchestra has all you want in great swing and Big Band Jazz music. Their concerts feature music from all the Big Band greats. The music ranges from Stan Kenton's Star Spangled Banner to Count Basie's Sweet Georgia Brown and a whole lot more. The Jazz Orchestra is a Wichita and Mid-West jewel! If you like Big Band Jazz (and who doesn't) join them at the 2019 Wichita Jazz Festival.
Alto Sax: Galen Fast and Arthur White
Tenor Sax: Bill Harshbarger and Tyler Kemp
Baritone Sax: Denny Dusek
Trumpet: George Naylor, Lead, Todd Hollis, Ben Jervis, Bill Rhode, Marty Sellberg
Trombone: Joe Clements, Lead, Randy Crow, Mike Porter, Jeff Yearout
Piano: Mark Mazur
Bass: Jim Keefer
Guitar: Tom Hoeffgen
Drums: Bill Glenn