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2021: Depiction Year occupy Jazz
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Ahmad Alaadeen Collection
Ahmad Alaadeen and Mike Pendergast stand outside Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
An unidentified man, Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a sun visor, and Milt Abel smile about the conversation while sitting in an unidentified airport terminal.
Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a kufi hat, and Norman Hedman sitting on a couch probably at the Westin Crown Center Hotel on the occasion of Hedman's performance at the Kansas City International Jazz...
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Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a kufi cap, and Patience Higgins, wearing a bowler hat, smile for the photographer as they stand together backstage at the Gem Theater during the "T.S. Monk: Jammin' at the Gem...
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Possibly Tim Davis (drummer), Ahmad Alaadeen, wearing a ball cap, another unidentified man with a towel around his shoulders, and Reggie Thomas stand offstage at an unidentified outdoor concert.
Ahmad Alaadeen and Reggie Thomas smile for the photographer during a four-night residence with the Steve Kirby Trio at Just Jazz in the Hotel Majestic in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Ahmad Alaadeen (saxophone) turns to look at the photographer as a seated Ricky Anderson (bass) looks at Ahmad while performing at an u
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHRISTOPHER BURNETT
CEO + BOARD CHAIRMAN
Christopher Burnett is a critically acclaimed alto saxophonist, educator, arts industry business leader, and composer who began his professional career with military jazz bands “going pro” directly upon graduating high school at 18 years old. Over the course of his career, Mr. Burnett has performed professionally around the world, recorded noteworthy albums as a leader, and has taught at the college-level. Mr. Burnett is the Chief, Executive Officer and co-directs the Public Charity nonprofit organization, KANSAS CITY AREA YOUTH JAZZ, INC. a 501(c)(3) entity which also includes four total programs: (1) Youth Jazz, (2) Artists Recording Collective; (3) Bird Boot Camp; and (4) Jazz Artistry Now.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROFILE: Success-driven, visionary, and highly committed professional equipped with broad background in providing top-notch leadership and services within nonprofit, military, and corporate organizations; complemented with expertise in business startup, business development, jazz artist development, music education, and community outreach. Expert at planning and setting long-term strategic plans, as well as optimizing organizational efficiency, reducing