AWARD-WINNING
WOODWIND ARTIST
JAZZ | R&B | CONTEMPORARY
AWARD-WINNING
NAMED A TOP 10
SAXOPHONIST IN KANSAS CITY
FEATURED PERFORMANCE
ABOUT MIKOLE
Mikole Kaar is an award-winning performer
specializing in jazz, R&B, weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private concerts.
Born in New York City, Mikole began studying clarinet at the age of nine. He was mentored by the great Clifford Scott, whom he knew growing up simply as "Scotty." Junior Walker and King Curtis were also some Mikole's R&B idols. Mikole continued to perfect his craft becoming both a clarinet & flute major in college.
In 1985, Mikole traveled to Europe to play jazz and in 1986, his original album, "Back to the Heart" was recorded and released in Germany on Heliocon Records. He later returned to the States and continued playing with jazz greats, among them Russell Freeman, Ti Lavitz, David Benoit, Johnny Hammond Smith, The Temptations, Bo Diddley, Joe Cocker, Rita Moreno, Otis Rush, Cash McCall, Bonnie Bramlett, The Drifters, the Coasters, The Platters, The Inkspots, and Al Wilson.
In 2003 Mikole traveled to China to do a run of shows in Hong Kong (performing at the Foreign Correspondents Club with Allen Youngblood) and Shanghai (at The Mandarin Gate with Dwight Dickerson and at The Ritz with Danny Woody).
Mikole has also appeared on several movie and television soundtracks. He has also placed songs on 6 television shows: “Black Ballet” is on three shows: “Criminal Minds” on CBS, “Matlock” with Kathy Bates on CBS, and “The Savant” on Apple TV. “Please Make Up Your Mind” is on two shows: “NCIS: Origins” and “So Help Me Todd” - both on CBS. “Blues for Jack” is on Euphoria on HBO Max.
He has played in Europe, Hong Kong, and several International Jazz Festivals around the globe.
WHY CHOOSE MIKOLE?
TENOR SAXOPHONE
soprano saxophone
FLUTE
vocals
professional performer
elegant live entertainer
UPCOMING LIVE DATES
I’ll be posting my live schedule here as dates are confirmed. I hope you’ll come out, say hello, grab something good to eat, and enjoy some live jazz with me. It’s always great seeing familiar faces in the audience! Hope to see you at one of my gigs - Keep swinging, Mikole
Wednesday, 10/7
Cafe 333
333 SW Blvd
6:30 till 9:30
with Matt Hopper
canceled
Friday, 10/9
Restless Spirits
109 18th Ave N KC
6:00 TILL 9:00
With Brian Ward and Tyrone Clark
Wednesday, 10/14
Union on the Hill
2976 Gillham rd
6:00 till 8:30
with Matt Hopper
Thursday, 10/15
New York Butcher Shoppe
4928 Main St
6:30 till 9:30
with Matt Hopper
canceled
Friday, 10/17
Up North Brewery
216 E 9th MKC
6:30 till 9:30
with Daul Lee and Tristen Vila
Wednesday, 10/21
333 Cafe with Matt Hopper
333 SW Blvd
6:30 till 9:30
with Matt Hopper
Wednesday, 10/28
Union on the Hill
2976 Gillham rd
6:00 till 8:30
with Matt Hopper
Friday, 11/20
Restless Spirits
109 18th Ave N KC
6:00 TILL 9:00
With Brian Ward and Tyrone Clark
RECENT PERFORMANCES
TESTIMONIALS
“Mikole Kaar is one of the most versatile woodwind artists in jazz today. With experience on sax, flute, clarinet, bassoon, and piano, Mikole delivers polished, world-class performances.”
“When I listen to jazz, I listen to Mikole Kaar.”
“Mikole is a great humanitarian, composer, and saxophonist. His sincerity continues to push the music in a positive direction.”
“Mikole Kaar is an accomplished sax player, flutist, vocalist and composer, bringing a very personal touch to his music.”
“Mikole Kaar is a consummate performer...clearly deserving wider recognition in the Jazz field.”