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Dwight Frizzell is a renowned composer, performer, and educator based in Kansas City. Known for his boundary-pushing approach to music, Frizzell creates immersive, genre-defying works that blend jazz, experimental sound, and sonic art. His work often incorporates themes of cosmic phenomena, technology, and social issues, challenging listeners to engage with music on both an intellectual and emotional level. As a key figure in the Kansas City music scene, Frizzell has contributed significantly to its contemporary jazz landscape while also influencing a generation of musicians. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Frizzell is an educator and a passionate advocate for creative collaboration, bringing together diverse artists across disciplines to produce innovative works. His From Ark to Microchip radio series showcases his continued exploration of the intersection between sound, science, and art.

Sound Program's Dwight Frizzell Named 2025 Plastic Sax Person of the Year

01.28.2025
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Jordan Stempleman Announced as Winner of 2025 Wishing Jewel Prize

01.23.2025
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Sprung Formal Issue 19 Team to Receive Local American Advertising Award

01.23.2025
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Illustration Faculty, Student Recognized in Creative Quarterly 78

01.08.2025
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Chair of Sculpture Jill Downen Opening First NYC Solo Exhibition

01.02.2025
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45+ Years at KCAI, Beloved Custodian Jamie Ford Announces Retirement

12.18.2024
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Designers of Tony Jones Studios Win AIA Awards for Interior Architecture

12.17.2024
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Fireside Auxiliary "Feelin' Groovy" for KCAI Scholarships

12.05.2024

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