2026 Jazz & Jackie: A Soulful Salute to Jackie Robinson

2026 Jazz & Jackie: A Soulful Salute to Jackie Robinson

Gem TheaterKansas City, MO
Saturday, May 16  •  7:30 PM - 10 PM
Overview

Don't miss Jazz & Jackie featuring concert performances by the incredible Jarrod Lawson with very special guest, Raquel Rodriguez!

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) proudly presents “Jazz & Jackie: A Soulful Salute to Jackie Robinson," 7:30 pm, Saturday, May 16th, 2025 at the Gem Theater in Kansas City, Missouri.

Tickets cost $50 (Lower Level) and $35 (Upper Level).

A VIP Package cost $100 per person and includes: VIP Seating; pre-event reception at the NLBM; 2 cocktail tickets. Limited tickets available!

When Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color-barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 he not only changed the game but America too. But before Robinson wore number 42 for the Dodgers, he wore number 5 for the Kansas City Monarchs.

Jazz & Jackie celebrates his Kansas City professional baseball roots and his unbridled love of jazz, an art form that got its soul in Kansas City.

The event features a pair of soul-stirring, soulful concert performances by Jarrod Lawson, with special guest, Raquel Rodriquez.

JAZZ & JACKIE is made possible through the generous support of the State of Missouri, NTDF, Evergy and Hallmark.

Event proceeds benefit the NLBM. Eventbrite service fees apply.

Don't miss Jazz & Jackie featuring concert performances by the incredible Jarrod Lawson with very special guest, Raquel Rodriguez!

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) proudly presents “Jazz & Jackie: A Soulful Salute to Jackie Robinson," 7:30 pm, Saturday, May 16th, 2025 at the Gem Theater in Kansas City, Missouri.

Tickets cost $50 (Lower Level) and $35 (Upper Level).

A VIP Package cost $100 per person and includes: VIP Seating; pre-event reception at the NLBM; 2 cocktail tickets. Limited tickets available!

When Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color-barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 he not only changed the game but America too. But before Robinson wore number 42 for the Dodgers, he wore number 5 for the Kansas City Monarchs.

Jazz & Jackie celebrates his Kansas City professional baseball roots and his unbridled love of jazz, an art form that got its soul in Kansas City.

The event features a pair of soul-stirring, soulful concert performances by Jarrod Lawson, with special guest, Raquel Rodriquez.

JAZZ & JACKIE is made possible through the generous support of the State of Missouri, NTDF, Evergy and Hallmark.

Event proceeds benefit the NLBM. Eventbrite service fees apply.

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Highlights

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

Location

Gem Theater

1615 East 18th Street

Kansas City, MO 64108

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