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Grammy-Nominated Artist Laila Biali Brings Joni Mitchell Tribute to Topeka Performing Arts Center Nov. 8

Topeka Jazz welcomes the internationally acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali as part of our 2026 Concert Season.

Create Uplift 10/19/26 Create Uplift 10/19/26

The Rhythm Republic Spices Up TpAC With Latin Jazz

The Rhythm Republic invited a fresh sound of Latin Jazz to Topeka Performing Arts Center during our second concert of the 2026 season. Led by Stanley Sheldon on bass, this group of passionate and talented musicians delivered an upbeat and energetic afternoon of salsa, cha-cha-cha, bolero and more.

Create Uplift 9/30/26 Create Uplift 9/30/26

Kurt Morrow and Group Pay Tribute to 100 Years of Miles Davis and John Coltrane

Bassist Kurt Morrow leads a quintet in recognition of 100 years celebrating Miles Davis and John Coltrane to open the 2026 Topeka Jazz Concert Season.

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Gallery - Jazz Night at Sunflower Music Festival

See images from Sunflower Music Festival’s jazz concert held at White Concert Hall on Washburn University’s campus. This year the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra celebrated the sounds of Kansas City with Songs in the Key of KC.

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Gallery - Topeka Youth Jazz Band Concert - 2026

The Topeka Jazz Middle School and High School jazz bands played their finale concert at White Concert Hall. Following the performances, we awarded 10, $500 jazz camp scholarships for this summer.

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Gallery - Jonathan Dely Live at Topeka Performing Arts Center

Visiting Kansas for the first time, trumpeter Jonathan Dely delivered an electric performance that featured an all-star band of talented musicians on Valentine’s Day.

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In remembrance of Ken Softley

In remembrance of Ken Softley - a Topeka Jazz board member and longtime advocate for music and education in our community.

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Jonathan Dely Live on Valentine’s Day

Join us at Topeka Performing Arts Center for this special Valentine’s Day event, featuring acclaimed trumpeter Jonathan Dely!

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Gallery - A La Mode Live at TPAC

The lush and sultry sounds of A La Mode were incredible in the newly renovated ‘Black Box’ event space at Topeka Performing Arts Center. This quartet featured Jesica Poell on vocals, Clayton DeLong on guitar, Steve Rigazzi on bass, and Adam Galblum on violin.

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Gallery - PAGANOVA Live at TPAC

The electric sounds of PAGANOVA were unforgettable! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the show at Topeka Performing Arts Center.

Topeka Jazz 10/9/25 Topeka Jazz 10/9/25

Meet The Band Members With Bria Skonberg

Following the first concert of our 2025 Concert Series which featured an incredible performance from Bria Skonberg and some amazingly talented musicians, many of our patrons wanted to learn more about this dynamic group! We’ve put together some notes on each of these members plus links to their website where you can learn more about them and enjoy more of their music.

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Gallery - Bria Skonberg

Topeka gave Bria Skonberg a warm welcome to start our 2025 Concert Series with an electric performance we won’t forget! Thank you to all our season ticket holders and first time concert goers for continuing to support live music in our community!

Topeka Jazz 9/15/25 Topeka Jazz 9/15/25

Who Is Bria Skonberg?

Bria Skonberg is a Juno-award winning artist, 12x Downbeat Rising Star, recipient of the Legend Award by the Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook and a 2025 nominee for the prestigious "Academie du Jazz" awards. The trumpeter, vocalist, and songwriter has been called the “shining hope of hot jazz”.

Topeka Jazz 7/9/25 Topeka Jazz 7/9/25

Announcing our 2025 Concert Series!

Topeka Jazz is excited to announce our 2025 Concert Series, led by the Juno award winning talent of BRIA SKONBERG!

Create Uplift 5/6/25 Create Uplift 5/6/25

Gallery - United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note LIve at TPAC

Topeka turned out for an incredible evening featuring the United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note!

Topeka Jazz 3/18/25 Topeka Jazz 3/18/25

The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note Comes to Topeka

Topeka Jazz is excited to announce the Us air force Airmen of Note concert at Topeka Performing Arts Center happening on May 5th, 2025!

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Gallery - Topeka Youth Jazz Band Concert - 2025

After rehearsing weekly over the past six weeks, the middle and high school jazz bands celebrated another year of music with their final concert of the 2024-25 school year.