Good Morning America performance - Oct 20th

TOC/KCYJ Combo members impressed the GMA crew and brought out the KC jazz sound in this live segment hosted by Sam Champion...recorded in Helzberg Hall of the Kauffman Performing Arts Center, KC MO

5 TOC members appear LIVE on Good Morning America Oct 20th

Kansas City Youth Jazz Reno/Combo were invited to perform LIVE at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center Thursday, October 20th from 7-7:30 AM, CST for the Good Morning America morning news show. This segment will feature the jazz combo in the new surroundings of the performing arts center. Kudo's to KCYJ and TOC combo members: Miranda Stark (sax); Houston Smith (sax); Ben Forshee (trumpet); Isaiah Carter (drums) and Isaac Booth (bass). Your fans will be cheering!

http://www.kauffmancenter.org/

New Performances Scheduled - TOC builds presence

Community presence continues to grow in Kansas City with Touch of Color jazz musicians appearing at the following:

A trio will perform at Cafe Augusta, Lenexa, KS on Oct 21st, 7-10 pm - featuring Brett Butler on Guitar, Houston Smith on Sax, and Isaac Booth on Bass. http://www.cafeaugusta.com/Home_Page.html

Nov 4th TOC will perform for a private, community fundraiser for Teach for America in Mission Hills, KS

TOC is booked for TWO performances at the new Intentions Cabaret in Overland Park, KS for Nov 12 and 18th, from 6-8 PM. http://www.intentionsnightlife.com/

Gigs Confirmed - New Location - Intentions Cabaret

Two paid performances have been set for November at Intentions Cabaret in Overland Park, KS
http://www.intentionsnightlife.com/

See Calendar for location. Dates:
November 12, Saturday - 6-8 PM
November 18, Friday - 6-8 PM

This new business is excited to bring jazz to their location. The larger your audience, the better you are paid. Let's get a full house again!

Gigs Pending and Highlight of TOC members at Kauffman

Currently negotiating times for paid gig at Intentions Jazz Cabaret in Overland Park (thanks Doc Forshee). (HOLD Dates of either Nov 12 or Nov 18, both evening performance times -- stay tuned)

Investigating return appearance at Cafe Augusta - likely in early November after Marching Band. Their hope is to feature TOC on a weekend night with jazz circuit performers.

YouTube video link -- KCYJ Reno/Combo performs at Kauffman Performing Art Center. Combo includes 5 members of Touch of Color. Featuring Houston Smith (sax); Ben Forshee (trumpet); Isaac Booth (bass); Miranda Stark (sax) and Isaiah Carter (drums). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHnx-QtuXus

Success at The Brick

Best performance to date included 3 hours of music, a variety of featured talents, blend of standards with funk, and musician solo's. Fantastic turnout for public debut, it just couldn't have been better. Particularly when the establishment gives an invite BACK!

Updates:
1. Saint Luke's President's Dinner - Friday night, Sept 16th - SEE CALENDAR for details

2. Black Dog Coffee House (Lenexa) - Saturday night, Sept 17th - SEE CALENDAR for details

Cherry Pink @ The Brick

The 3-hour gig was a smashing success to a sold out venue. This tune features Ben Forshee on trumpet and Miranda Stark on Sax.