The MISSION of Kansas City Jazz ALIVE is to:
Build AWARENESS, serve as a LISTENING body, provide a platform for integrating IDEAS, function as a VOICE, provide EXPOSURE to resources, and unite the Kansas City jazz community. As a catalyst organization — supporting artists, enthusiasts and venue owners, we strive to raise the tides that lift all jazz boats.
The VISION of Kansas City Jazz ALIVE is to:
Make Kansas City the premier destination for jazz and live music where musicians find it a haven for performance; where visitors and residents can expect quality live performances; and where venues can experience economic success.
Kansas City Jazz ALIVE VALUES:
The Kansas City Jazz ALIVE approach to supporting and elevating jazz is designed to align with the five pillars of our mission — Awareness, Listening, Ideas, Voice and Exposure by being a catalyst organization — supporting artists, enthusiasts and venue owners, and raising the tides that lift all jazz boats and increase engagement within the American Jazz aesthetic.