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Gerald Dunn is a central figure in Kansas City's vibrant jazz landscape. As the Director of Entertainment for the American Jazz Museum and the bandleader of The Jazz Disciples, Dunn blends leadership, performance, and community-building to keep KC’s jazz culture alive and evolving. A regular presence at The Blue Room in the Historic 18th and Vine District, Dunn curates and plays in jam sessions and programming nights that draw musicians and fans from across the region. He also leads Dunn Deal BBQ in Grandview, Missouri, marrying Texas-style barbecue with jazz culture since March 2024.