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A capstone concert event at the Folly Theater featuring Lonnie McFadden and the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, performing some of Charlie Parker’s most popular tunes arranged specifically for this night. Historian, author, and radio personality Chuck Haddix will emcee, providing rich perspectives on Parker’s stories.
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