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181. Scott Robinson, Fulfilling the Promise Scott Robinson, Fulfilling the Promise August/September, 2005 Profile with Kansas City drummer Scott Robinson, including extensive interview material. After stints playing jazz in New York and orchestra percussion in Philadelphia, 2005 sees him playing drums behind...
182. Services for Myra Taylor Saturday Services for Myra Taylor Saturday December 16-22, 2011 Article about jazz vocalist Myra Taylor who died December 9, 2011, at the age of 94. Taylor had performed in Kansas City nightclubs in the 18th and Vine district during the 1930s.
183. Some Liked It Hot Some Liked It Hot February//1945 Illustration and article about the 1930s jazz scene in Kansas City and its notable musicians and unique conditions facilitating its success"--corrupt politics--vice-ridden--boss ruled--wide open--as loud...
184. Song Bird From KC Song Bird From KC June 7, 2009 Kansas City jazz singer Deborah Brown is better known in Europe than in the U.S. This article is an interview with Brown, "a singers' singer with a magnificent voice and mind-boggling technique."
185. Sophisticated Lady of Jazz Sophisticated Lady of Jazz September 10, 2011 Pearl Thuston Brown is the subject of the Tribute section of the Remembrances column. "Brown was a professional musician since 1951, a singer and piano player at Kansas City nightclubs who toured with...
186. Spring--and Pat Metheny--Breeze into D.C. Spring--and Pat Metheny--Breeze into D.C. April/May, 1995 Review of a 1995 performance by jazz guitarist Pat Metheny in St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to the concert review material, the article contains a fairly in-depth examination of Metheny's musical career....
187. Stan Kessler: Glad to Be in Kansas City Stan Kessler: Glad to Be in Kansas City June/July 2006 Profile of Stan Kessler, Kansas City jazz musician, educator, and member of the noted area band, the Sons of Brazil.
188. Stan Kessler: Man with the Golden Horn Stan Kessler: Man with the Golden Horn Spring 2004 As part of its "I Love the Nightlife" series about Jewish jazz musicians, this article profiles Stan Kessler. In addition to playing with his Sons of Brazil band, Kessler teaches private pupils and is...
189. Steven Joseph Patke, 1951-2005 Steven Joseph Patke, 1951-2005 August/September, 2005 Brief homage to Kansas City jazz musician Steven J. Patke, who died June 25, 2005. Fellow musician Candace Evans remembers him as "an enormously talented musician and wonderful friend."
190. Swingin' since KC was Wide Open Swingin' since KC was Wide Open September 18, 2005 Interview with jazz pianist, Jay McShann
191. Talking about Eddie Saunders Talking about Eddie Saunders April/May 2006 Article comprised of memories and stories about Eddie Saunders, a legendary Kansas City jazz musician. Individuals quoted in the piece are Monny Nash, Lucky Wesley, Luqman Hamza, Gerald Dunn, Jim Eriksen,...
192. The Best of Q & A The Best of Q & A January//2003 Article consists of excerpts from JAM's "Q & A" column, dating back ten years. Segments of interviews with numerous Kansas City jazz musicians and personalities are included.
193. The Brazilian Influence The Brazilian Influence April/May 2007 Interview with Doug Auwarter, drummer/percussionist for the long-running Kansas City band, the Sons of Brasil.
194. The Buck Clayton Photo Collection Available Online The Buck Clayton Photo Collection Available Online August-September, 2004 Article describes the life and career of Buck Clayton, a jazz trumpter whose collection of papers and recordings was recently donated to the Special Collections of Miller Nichols Library at UMKC. Clayton...
195. The Foundation of Kansas City Jazz The Foundation of Kansas City Jazz December 2006/Janurary 2007 Article describing the talented musicians seen by the author over the years at Mutual Musician's Foundation jam sessions. The author also expresses his opinion of the 2006 crackdown on the serving of alcohol...
196. The Frank Driggs Jazz Oral History Collection The Frank Driggs Jazz Oral History Collection June/July, 2004 Article describes the 2004 donation of 375 oral histories of jazz musicians to the Marr Sound Archives at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The collection was given to Marr by renowned jazz scholar...
197. The Good Ol' 90's The Good Ol' 90's August-September, 2004 Article listing highlights and staples of the Kansas City jazz scene in the 1980's and 1990's. The author cites a friend as referring to these years as "good old days" of Kansas City jazz.
198. The Guitar and Kansas City Jazz The Guitar and Kansas City Jazz February/March, 2003 Article describing the influence of Kansas City musicians on jazz guitar playing.
199. The Jazz Disciple: Gerald Dunn The Jazz Disciple: Gerald Dunn June/July, 2004 Article describes the career of Gerald Dunn, the ''Jazz Disciple''. In addition to his own jazz radio show on community radio station KKFI (90.1 FM), Dunn works at the American Jazz Museum, performs, records,...
200. The Jumpin' Blues The Jumpin' Blues June 28, 1905 Chapter of biography detailing the beginning of Charlie Parker's playing with professional touring bands, including that of Jay McShann. The author follows Parker's departure from Kansas City in the late...