The "Basically Basie" competition is modeled after the "Essentially Ellington" competition in which bands select approved repertoire and work toward emulating the style and spirit of the music as closely to the original performances and recordings as possible. There is also a non-competitive category (Summit) that allows bands to showcase their own unique style and personality. Bands are judged on their ability to capture the essence of the Kansas City style, as best exemplified by the Count Basie Orchestra. We are excited to announce that DHS took first place in the 5A division! This is the jazz band’s second consecutive year placing at the national competition, after earning the runner-up spot in 2022.Īccording to the Kansas City Jazz Summit, the festival highlights Kansas City's rich jazz heritage through the "Basically Basie" Jazz Heritage Competition. Keegan Flynn, tenor sax Nick Maskil, trombone Cole Bichelmeyer, trumpet and Kellan Flynn, piano) Jacob Smith, alto sax, and Cole Bichelmeyer, trumpet)
The Jazz Heritage Competition requires each ensemble to prepare 15-20 minutes of music from a list of original recordings by the Count Basie Orchestra.Ĭompeting in the 5A division, De Soto High School students, under the direction of band instructor Phillip Kaul, performed a diverse and challenging set of music, including: The Kansas City Jazz Summit provides an educational performance opportunity for middle school, high school and college jazz bands, combos and jazz choirs and takes place in April each year at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The national competition is part of the annual Kansas City Jazz Summit which attracts top bands from across the country. Congratulations to the De Soto High School Jazz Band for taking first place on April 27, in the 5A division of the 2023 Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Jazz Heritage Competition.
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