Herschel McWilliams
CREATOR / FOUNDER / EDITOR
Herschel McWilliams is a life long resident the Kansas City area. Born and raised in Kansas City, KS. growing up the son of musicians (father who is a drummer & mother a pianist) he was introduced to many musical influences at an early age. He started learning piano at 8 years old and saxophone at 10 years old. He works in automotive retail, operates LiveMediaKC, as well as being involved as Director of Digital & Social Media Strategy for Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors and in his free time enjoys playing gigs, coaching youth sports, and spending time with outreach youth programs centered around music. Herschel married his wife Rebecca in November 2005 and they have four children (Harrison, Benjamin, Vivian, & Christian) & they currently reside in Shawnee, Kansas. herschelmcwilliams.com
dAVID VALDEZ
CO-FOUNDER / OUTREACH DIRECTOR