TurnTable Presents: Lonnie McFadden - National Act!

Sat, Jul 26

Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Lonnie McFadden is a unique multi-talented performer who sings, tap dances, and plays trumpet. Lonnie has traveled the globe performing and representing Kansas City jazz at major jazz festivals and shows around the world. His performances have been seen internationally and include such events as the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland and the Nice Jazz Festival in Nice, France. Lonnie and his brother Ronald McFadden (The McFadden Brothers) have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in show business. Wayne Newton, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Orlando, Lee Greenwood, Gladys Knight, and the Count Basie Orchestra are just some of the great entertainers they have had the pleasure of working with. The McFadden Brothers have also performed for all types of audiences, including a very special 2004 USO tour to Kuwait and Iraq for our troops. Lonnie has performed in casino showrooms, arenas, and coliseums that include the MGM Grand and Hilton Casinos in Las Vegas, Trump Taj Mahal Atlantic City, Nîmes Coliseum in Nîmes, France, Rosemont Theater Chicago, Lincoln Center New York, Sprint Center Kansas City, and Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in Cerritos, CA. Most recently, the McFadden Brothers received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Jazz Museum in May 2016, and Living Legends Awards from Tapology in October 2017. In 2017, Lonnie received the Best Entertainer Award from Ingram’s Magazine.