"Beats for a Better World" Jazz & Pop-Opera Piazza-Garden Concert

Kim Maguire and husband Peter Kahn present jazz and pop-opera concerts in their private piazza-garden in Kirkland, WA. "Beats for a Better World" features Seattle jazz luminaries Nicole Walters and Kim Maguire on vocals and the dynamic sounds of "The Seattle Pianist" Shawn Schlogel on keys.

The garden will open for social hour at 5:30 and the show is from 6-8pm. This is a BYOB event so bring your favorite libations and snacks. There will be a communal table as well. Glasses and utensils provided. Seating will be in the shade, all with a great view. The Kirkland, WA address will be revealed via your email ticket purchase receipt. Be sure to check spam if you don't receive one in your inbox.

"Beats for a Better World" spotlights the "WATER FOR CHILDREN" non-profit in support of the Hopi and Navajo Reservations. This nonprofit is also expanding to "Coffee for a Cause" working with farmers in Hawaii, Panama, Columbia, Kenya and El Salvador. Tax deductible donations (collected at the event) are appreciated but not obligatory. The "spotlight" is Kim and Peter's way of bringing awareness to this cause.

For sounds please see the links in the singer bios.

About Kim: With an illustrious career spanning three decades, Kim has made her mark in roles as a performer, educator, director, and producer. A 2017 Seattle/Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist finalist, Kim holds a prominent spot in the vocal Seattle jazz scene. A uniquely versatile singer, Kim specializes in inventive swing interpretations and elegantly nuanced ballads. Characterized by her authentic and charismatic presence, Kim is a catalyst for inclusiveness and unity through shared musical experiences.This event will also feature the beautiful hand-crafted artisan jewelry of Martha Chilress. All proceeds go to the "Water for Children" benefit. https://www.kimmaguirejazz.com/

About Nicole: grew up in Southern California singing in her daddy's church since she was knee-high. Her Gospel roots nurtured Nicole into the passionate vocalist she is today. Nicole brings her warm vocals and inviting presence to every performance. Influenced by the likes of Abbey Lincoln and Sarah Vaughn, Nicole’s delivery of both jazz standards and her own compositions is a uniquely soulful experience full of contagious freedom, playfulness, and good vibes. https://nicolewaltersmusic.com/

The Clean Water Foundation of Washington is a State of Washington non-profit corporation set up to deliver water filters to provide safe, clean water to children and others around the world. CWF is a registered 501(3)(c), tax-deductible, charitable organization.The United Nations estimates that more than 1 billion people do not have access to safe, clear water. More than 2 million children die each year from a water-borne illness. More than 50% of the hospital beds around the world are for people with water-borne illnesses.CWF is a small organization with global ambitions to tackle a public health problem that kills millions of children each year. Waterborne illnesses affect these children who have no source of safe, clean drinking water to break the cycle of sickness. Too many children die simply for the lack of safe, clean water.​The Clean Water Foundation is developing innovative, creative approaches to this global health issue. Teaming up with World Vision and others, CWF is able to bring state-of-the-art water purification technology to otherwise neglected or overlooked corners of the world.

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