Piano-Thon Fundraiser Features Kansas City’s Finest Musicians

Piano-Thon Fundraiser Features Kansas City’s Finest Musicians

The Historic Mutual Musicians Foundation (MMF) is presenting a unique fundraiser that brings over a dozen of Kansas City’s jazz musicians for a 24 hour “gig” organizers are calling the “Piano-Thon“, Thursday through Friday 6am to 6am,  July 15^th and 16^th at 1823 Highland, located within the heart of the Jazz District.

MMF Late Night | Photography by Ryan Waggoner

“The Piano-Thon is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of our newest addition to our performance hall located upstairs, an Essex Steinway.  This fundraiser brings together musicians and supporters from across the city and showcases the vast talent that is also an historic legacy we share in the district.” said Clarence Smith, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Local jazz pianist, Chris Clarke, an at-large board member of the MMF, believes that this is just one of many opportunities for the Mutual Musicians Foundation to enhance the MMF’s outreach in their international activities.

“This Piano-Thon is just the beginning of letting numerous people know of the significance of our historic landmark building and the caliber of artists we employ throughout KC.  We will have refreshments and the entire 24 hours will be a huge historic gathering itself” said Clarke.

MMF Late Night | Photography by Ryan Waggoner

The Piano-Thon will feature Chris Clarke, Roger Wilder, Charles Williams, Everette Freeman, Rich Hill, Luqman Hamza, Murray Fields, Don Cox, James Hathaway, Karriem Sayles, TJ Martley and Michael Pagan.

BOSTON GRAND PIANO BY STEINWAY

The Steinway designed Boston Piano — long unrivaled in its class and unmatched in value — has been significantly enhanced with the introduction of the new Performance Edition. The Boston Performance Edition features improvements in materials, specifications, and performance never before seen in the mid-price range.

A maple inner rim, found in only the finest pianos, increases structural integrity and improves the tone by isolating the soundboard. The patented Octagrip™ Pinblock provides a smoother pin turn and more consistent pin torque, leading to a more precise tuning.

To donate to the Piano-Thon, call the MMF at (816) 471-5212 for a pledge sheet or direct donations.  For the entire 24 hour line up of artists and their times, go to www.thefoundationjamson.org.