# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wichita Jazz Festival-Stan Kessler Quartet at Walker's Jazz Lounge - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: 🎺✨ Kick Off Wichita Jazz Fest in Style with the Stan Kessler Quartet! ✨🎺 Get ready, Wichita… this is going to be one of those nights. As part of the 54th Annual Wichita Jazz Festival, the incredible Stan Kessler Quartet takes the stage at Walker's Jazz Lounge for an unforgettable night of world-class jazz. Doors: 6:30 PM Concert: 7:30 PM Tickets: $30 Leading the charge is Kansas City trumpet master Stan Kessler — a dynamic trumpet and flugelhorn player, educator, bandleader, and arranger whose career spans decades of musical excellence. Known for his powerful tone and deep musical storytelling, Stan has led beloved groups including The Sons of Brasil and the Stan Kessler Quartet/Trio/Duo, recorded numerous albums, and spent more than two decades shaping young musicians through his work at UMKC and Kansas City jazz education programs. Joining him is an all-star lineup of top-tier musicians: 🎶 Jeff Harshbarger – Bass An internationally respected bassist who has performed with legends like Aretha Franklin, Branford Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, and Doc Severinsen. Jeff is also a Kennedy Center Betty Carter Fellow and a driving force in Kansas City’s creative jazz scene. 🥁 John Kizilarmut – Drums & Percussion A versatile percussionist, composer, and educator who has performed with a remarkable range of artists including Clark Terry, New York Voices, and many others across the jazz and classical worlds. 🎹 Brant Jester – Piano A standout pianist from the Kansas City scene, Brant has performed with artists like Bobby Watson and Lynn Seaton, and is known for his expressive playing, inventive arrangements, and deep jazz roots. 🔥 Expect blazing trumpet lines, deep grooves, rich harmonies, and the kind of musical chemistry you can feel in the room. In the intimate setting of Walker’s Jazz Lounge, every solo, every groove, and every moment lands right where it should. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz lover or curious to experience it up close and personal, this is the perfect way to kick off the festival. 🎶 Mark your calendar. Bring your friends. Dress sharp. Let’s start the Wichita Jazz Fest with a night to remember. 📅 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 ⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM 📍 Walker's Jazz Lounge Tickets: $30 #WichitaJazzFest #LiveJazz #WichitaEvents #JazzNight #WalkersJazzLounge 🎷🔥 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wichita/wichita-jazz-festival-stan-kessler-quartet-at-walkers-jazz-lounge/200029891926852 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Concerts, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Wichita - **state**: KS - **country**: United States - **location**: Walker’s Jazz Lounge - **lat**: 37.689424016589 - **long**: -97.327301502228 - **full address**: Walker’s Jazz Lounge, 252 N Mosley St,Wichita, Kansas, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wichita Jazz Festival-Stan Kessler Quartet at Walker's Jazz Lounge - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c37a284c1169a938cf0e63f5ba4cb864777b520a03362f86d0930a3172bceca7-rimg-w1200-h675-dc060506-gmir?v=1775218971 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wichita Jazz Festival-Stan Kessler Quartet at Walker's Jazz Lounge being held? - **A:** Wichita Jazz Festival-Stan Kessler Quartet at Walker's Jazz Lounge takes place on Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Walker’s Jazz Lounge, 252 N Mosley St,Wichita, Kansas, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wichita Jazz Festival-Stan Kessler Quartet at Walker's Jazz Lounge ? - **A:** Wichita Jazz Festival-Stan Kessler Quartet at Walker's Jazz Lounge is organized by Wichita Jazz Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wichita Jazz Festival-Stan Kessler Quartet at Walker's Jazz Lounge is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wichita, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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