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For Immediate Release: December 22, 2006Live jazz can be heard regularly throughout Kansas CityContact: Derek Klaus , 816-691-3849 • Alan Carr, 816-691-3829
From the roaring '20s to the early '40s, jazz reigned in Kansas City. This rich jazz legacy flourished during Prohibition when political boss Tom Pendergast allowed alcohol to flow freely in the city. Kansas City jazz took on exceptional swing sound. The city's own Count Basie is credited for taking the KC style of jazz to a national and international audience. Today, live jazz can be heard regularly at more than 20 area nightclubs.
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American Jazz Museum, Charlie Parker sax Caption: The American Jazz Museum tells the story of this American art form with artifacts such as a Charlie Parker saxophone. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
Charlie Parker Memorial Caption: Titled "Bird Lives," this statue in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District honors Kansas City native and jazz legend Charlie Parker. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
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