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Diverse wants to thank the people who contributed $75 or more to our Kickstarter campaign in the Spring. These names will also be listed in the About section of our website. Brenda Dingley, Saba, Letensie Isaac & Bec Francis, Thomas & Kako, Wagaye, Dr. Aaron Tesfai, Turu Negash and Tesfai Tsehaie, James Fallon, Dr. Dale, [...]

The Diverse Trio will be performing in Hannibal, MO with two great friends and musicians this Saturday, July 3rd after their return from Europe. Michael Shults, alto saxophone, is about to leave Missouri to pursue graduate studies at the prestigious Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music as a Teaching Assistant. Vibraphonist Peter Schlamb, originally from [...]

The trek in Europe has been wonderful! The Diverse Trio has been well received in clubs, restaurants and historic jam sessions across Western Europe. We have so many stories and emerging opportunities to share, but for now here are some quick updates: – We had a wonderful time in Barcelona and were received very well [...]

Diverse’s tribute to Common’s “Like Water for Chocolate” with Les Izmore debuted on March 19, 2010. The long-anticipated performance was an absolute hit, leaving anxious fans lined from wall-to-wall in the Czar Bar. While the NY Times was in the area preparing  ”36 Hours in Kansas City, Mo.” a reporter stopped by for a sample [...]

The Diverse Trio will be featured at the Take Five Coffee + Bar in Leawood, KS this Sunday at 6:30 pm. Lori Werr, owner of Take Five, graciously extended the offer for the Trio to perform as a fundraiser for the group’s upcoming tour in Europe this June. A message from Lori Werr, owner of Take Five [...]

Pledge your support today! Although there are many reward levels, for a limited time you can purchase 6 digital downloads from various Diverse performances for only $10. This is the first official release by Diverse since their debut album last fall. To learn more about the project or buy your digital downloads, click the picture [...]

The Diverse Trio is set to tour throughout Europe over the month of June, 2010. This significant endeavor marks the group’s debut tour abroad and will include locations such as France and Spain. The tour will not only be an advancement for the group’s goal of expanding the jazz demographic in non-traditional areas, but also [...]

Finding Their Rhythm by Kara Petrovic This is only an excerpt. To view the full article, click on this link. They never expected to win the recording contract or to see their self-titled CD “Diverse” reach No. 49 on the JazzWeek charts in early September. Members of the jazz quintet, Diverse, knew they had talent, but [...]

The show starts at 10:00 pm at the Czar Bar, located at: 1531 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108 The collaborative tribute with KC rapper Les Izmore will also feature guest singers Lee Langston & Brandy Nicole. To check out more info on the show, see the Pitch’s preview, Kansas City’s ink interview with Hermon Mehari [...]

Two jazz and hip-hop musicians find a passion in Common By Kyle Koch The following article excerpt, published March 16, 2010, can be read in its entirety at this link. A few months ago, they were strangers. They met in early January at the Czar Bar. Mehari, a trumpet player, and Izmore were participants in an [...]