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As a native of Kansas City, honing his skills as a young musician at Mutual Musicians Foundation jam sessions, saxophonist Dennis Winslett went on to build a reputation as one of the most exciting performers to watch as the principle leader of the jam sessions held at Fred Anderson’s Velvet Lounge in Chicago.

Since his return to Kansas City, he remains active as a performer & educator, and his latest musical projects have found him taking traditional jazz concepts beyond its boundaries, incorporating electronic music and rock-oriented textures into his sound. His stage presence and ability to engage audiences makes his performances and his sound simultaneously accessible and challenging...

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As a native of Kansas City, honing his skills as a young musician at Mutual Musicians Foundation jam sessions, saxophonist Dennis Winslett went on to build a reputation as one of the most exciting performers to watch as the principle leader of the jam sessions held at Fred Anderson’s Velvet Lounge in Chicago.

Since his return to Kansas City, he remains active as a performer & educator, and his latest musical projects have found him taking traditional jazz concepts beyond its boundaries, incorporating electronic music and rock-oriented textures into his sound. His stage presence and ability to engage audiences makes his performances and his sound simultaneously accessible and challenging.

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