Happy Hour at the Piano Shop with the Switch It Up Trio!

Happy Hour at the Piano Shop is at Upcycle Piano Craft, Kansas City every first Tuesday, 4.30-7.30pm.

This time we're featuring the Switch It Up Trio!

The Switch it Up Trio often plays the late shift at the famous Black Dolphin jazz club in Kansas City. The band is comprised of Michael Pagán, James Albright and Ray DeMarchi. Renowned percussionist, instructor and performer "Smilin'" Ray DeMarchi is known for his energetic performances throughout the KC area and beyond. James Albright came to Kansas City in 1992 and currently makes his living performing, recording, and in audio engineering. Pianist/composer/bandleader Michael Pagán has been a fixture of Kansas City jazz since 2005. Besides the Switch It Up Trio, he leads his quintet Paganova and the Michael Pagán Big Band. He has performed every Tuesday at Cafe Trio in Kansas City for over 16 years and taught at UMKC and Ottawa University among other institutions.