Name: KELLEY HUNT AND THE 5! FEATURING THE DELANO JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Start: 2026-04-25T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-25T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Wichita, KS

🎹🔥 Experience the Power of Blues, Soul & Roots with Kelley Hunt! 🔥🎹

The Wichita Jazz Festival is thrilled to present Kelley Hunt, a powerhouse singer, pianist, and songwriter whose music defies boundaries and commands attention. Hailed by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune as a “full-blown phenomenon,” Kelley blends blues, R&B, roots, gospel, and Americana into a sound uniquely her own — fiery, soulful, and deeply authentic.

📍 Location: WAVE
🕖 Time: 7:30

Why You Can’t Miss This:

Virtuoso Performance: Kelley’s commanding stage presence, soaring vocals, and hardboogieing piano style are unforgettable.

Award-Winning Songwriting: Her latest album, The Beautiful Bones, has received universal acclaim, praised for its depth, soul, and lyrical power by Blues Music Magazine, Blues Blast Magazine, American Blues Scene, and more.

Cross-Genre Brilliance: From gospel-infused tracks like Release and Be Free to funky anthems like Golden Hour, Kelley’s music celebrates life with humor, grace, and emotional intensity.

Legendary Roots: Influenced by Kansas City masters, New Orleans piano traditions, and powerhouse voices like Mahalia Jackson and Ruth Brown, every note she plays honors the rich legacy of American music.

Prolific Career: With over 1,800 performances, appearances on A Prairie Home Companion, 7 critically acclaimed studio albums, and 150,000+ indie units sold, Kelley Hunt has cemented her place as one of the most compelling voices in modern roots music.

Her songs explore pivotal moments in life, blending personal reflection with universal themes — from love, loss, and self-discovery to social and political consciousness. The Beautiful Bones showcases her artistry at its peak: layered, thoughtful, and unflinchingly soulful.

Expect hauntingly beautiful vocals, boogie-woogie fire, R&B anthems, and gospel-infused brilliance — all performed with her signature authenticity and musical mastery.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to see Kelley Hunt live — a true Kansas City original taking the stage with all the power, passion, and soul that has earned her national and international acclaim.

This is roots, blues, and soul at its finest — an evening that will lift your spirits, move your heart, and leave you inspired.
TICKETS: $45

Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:30 PM — 10:00 PM

Wichita, KS

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DELANO JAZZ ORCHESTRA

🎷✨ Get Ready for Big Band Magic with The Delano Jazz Orchestra! ✨🎷

The Wichita Jazz Festival proudly presents the Delano Jazz Orchestra, a powerhouse ensemble bringing the golden age of jazz roaring back to life!

Born from the success of the Jazz Friends Community Big Band at Friends University, and now part of the esteemed Delano Chamber Players family, the Delano Jazz Orchestra has made a name for itself with professional-level performances of classic Big Band Jazz. From Woody Herman to Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, and Count Basie, this ensemble honors the legends while infusing each note with fresh energy and precision.

Led by the talented Bill Johnson, the roster features some of Wichita’s finest and most respected jazz musicians, delivering a rich, full-bodied sound that swings, grooves, and electrifies every audience.

Whether performing at the Wichita Jazz Festival, The Great Bend Jazz Festival, or their own concert series at The District Church, the Delano Jazz Orchestra never fails to captivate — transporting listeners straight into the heart of the big band era with every brass shout, sax solo, and drum crescendo.

Expect soulful swing, dazzling solos, and the full-throttle excitement of classic Big Band Jazz — this is a night for jazz lovers, new and seasoned alike!

🎶 Bring your friends, tap your feet, and immerse yourself in the timeless sound of the Delano Jazz Orchestra. This is big band jazz at its finest, right here in Wichita!