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2 days ago · In the early 20th century, Kansas City earned a reputation as a mecca for jazz and blues music, attracting legendary musicians like Charlie Parker, Count Basie, and Big Joe Turner. The vibrant jazz scene, fueled by speakeasies and nightclubs in the historic 18th and Vine district, helped define the city’s cultural identity and influence the evolution of American music.
1 day ago · KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City DJs Nancy Carpenter and FK Menace combine their Hispanic background and love of music within their art. "I have Latina women reaching out to me just to say, 'Hey ...
3 days ago · Peter Schlamb's era-defining Tinks tops Plastic Sax's list of the 25 best jazz albums released by Kansas City musicians since 2000.
3 days ago · Kansas City fans booed Chisholm louder than ever on Thursday because he had two embarrassing moments in Game 4 of the ALDS. In the second inning, he was convinced he had earned a walk, so much so that he dropped his bat and began walking toward first base before the umpire signaled a strike and called the New York third baseman back to the plate.
2 days ago · Get out your transcription papers, because you’re going to want to learn these recently unearthed solos from Charlie Parker. Recorded at various stages of Parker’s early career, such as Vic Damon’s studio in 1944 with the Spartan support of Edward Phillps/dr and Efferge Ware/g, or Jay McShann’s 1941 Orchestra, as well as a home recording from 1951, these 11 songs find
5 days ago · Oct 11, 2024. 1. Share. During his six decades in the music business, Milt Gabler produced hundreds of beloved jazz and pop records. His triumphs include the Kansas City Six ’s historic jazz sides, Billie Holiday’s “ Strange Fruit,” and Louis Jordan’s “ Choo Choo Ch ’Boogie,” which he co-wrote. Then, in 1954, he produced Bill ...
5 days ago · Christopher Hennessy. Oct 11, 2024 at 9:15 AM ET. The New York Yankees won the ALDS over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. New York won both games in Kansas City despite Jazz Chisholm Jr ...
