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Click on the image to listen (right-click or ctrl+click to download) to a recording of “Remember The Time” from this weekends show at the Bottleneck in Lawrence. We had a successful mini-tour in Lincoln and Lawrence to some great audiences and are looking forward to going back. Thanks to all who came out! And a [...]

Due to inquiries about the music we performed this Saturday, January 28th at the Kansas City Academy’s Grassroots Concert Series, we’ve decided to put our set list on the site. Along with the set list, there are Youtube links to the music that directly inspired each song. Diverse Trio Set List from 1/28: 1. Original [...]

We are excited to share the 2 following clips, showcasing Diverse’s newest grooves. Both song’s debut performance was at the 2009 Anthem International Music Festival at Coda in Kansas City, MO.  The first song, “Make It Shine” was written by pianist John Brewer. The second song, “Forever”, was written by drummer Ryan Lee.  Both clips were submitted by [...]

Hey everyone!  Ben Leifer here.  This is my first post on the website, so bear with me if there are some formatting errors.  Anyways, I am very fortunate to be playing this Friday night at the Blue Room on the corner of Kansas City’s legendary 18th and Vine with master drummer Michael Carvin.  He only [...]

Hello everyone! This is the day of our CD Release Party in Kansas City at the Blue Room! Here is a version of B-Day Song we did in July at the Blue Room Jam Session we hosted (right click and choose to “save” if you wish to download it): B-Day Song @ Blue Room Monday [...]

In winning the 2008 Origin Records / Gene Harris Jazz Festival Competition, Diverse proved to be a creative and dynamic musical powerhouse. Beating out 10 other very original groups from across the country, the quintet opened for Roy Haynes’ “Birds of a Feather” band at the Gene Harris Jazz Festival and were awarded a deal [...]