DEC. 1991 / JAN. 1992 ad Rg oe OF ia Isreyoe STARTING SAT. DECEMBER 28 FROM 1 - 4 PM: ‘MAIR & FRIENDS with his newly released recording "8th & Central” i pereeg aloes: the cearinaliontot haa | thoughts or feelings by a persistent Idea, Image or desire If you are obsessed with a passion for fine food, great music, divine spirits and | peautifil people, OBSESSIONS Is the Place #9 Indulge in Kansas Cty JAZZ Zi "RHYTHM & eran a rt = sah oo ---THE BEST OF KANSAS CITY JAZZ! + Everette DeVan & ssSiick + Tues-Sat + + Max's Down & Dirty Jazz Band + Wed-Fri + 5-9 pm featuring Lisa Henry ie 10-2:30 am featuring Duck Warner | _Dec 1991/4an 1992 Vol. 6 No. 6 ‘JAM Magazine is published bi-monthly by the Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors, a non-profit ‘organization. All rights are reserved. Rlpro- duction of any materials is prohibited without consent ofthe publisher. For advertisinginfor- ‘mation, call 364-0759. Letts should be ad- dressed to: KC Jazz Ambassadors, P.O. Box 36181, Kansas Cty, MO64111-6181 orphone {@16) 384-0759. Al article contributions must be submittedno later than the 1stof each odd- number month. EDITORIN.CHIEF SENIOR EDITOR ‘CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ean Hampton ‘Maxilyn Wimp John Trozz0lo Kathy Feist JP. Makus (Chuck Hada Dick Wright Doug Alpert ADVERTISING ‘COPY EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR PRODUCTION MGR, TYPESETTINGLAYOUT PRINTING ‘COVER PHOTO Miko Rit ‘Stu Philips Gary Beckor ohn Archer Matt Quina (Dell Publishing Ernie Block Tho Jazz Ambassa- ors is a non-proft ‘organization dadicated to Promoting jazz and developing a jazz AMBASSADORS *Udlence. PRESIDENT Todd Wikinson VICE-PRESIDENT Gary Becker ‘SECRETARY Stu Philips TREASURER Mack Kuhn ‘SOCIAL COMMITTEE Nelson Farnoy EDUCATION COMMITTEE Todd Wikinson MEMBERSHIP. Robert Hoop Dorothy Edwards “Todd Wikingon Mary Ellen Farnoy ‘Akers altch Miko Rolt Vick! Rol KANSAS CITY, Pusticiry VOLUNTEERS: ‘SPECIAL PROJECTS: MERCHANDISING ¢ o & December 1991/January 1992 Ambassador Accents / Dea Hampton JAM and Jazz Growth are Parallel nlooking back, Icannot help but think whata great year thishas been for Kansas City jazz, the Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors, and Kansas City Jazz Ambassador Magazine (JAM). A year ago, our staff was working on a half-page sized, 24-page magazine. We were about to print 1,400 copies. Today, we area full page (8%” X-11") sized, 32-page magazine with distribution at 10,000 copies. Kansas City jazz has experienced tremendous growth over the last year. I would love to think that JAM has been a major contributor to that phenomenon. Our purpose is to get the word about local jazz out to you. In that regard, we are unsurpassed! The KC Jazz Ambassadors organization has been a major con- tributor to jazz activity in the KC area. Along with the growth of our magazine, our organization has nearly doubled in size in the last 18 months - now about 400 members. We have presented at least one special jazz event every month and participated in what seems like hundreds of jazz events during 1991. In this issue. As this year winds down, we must thank Mr. Todd Wilkinson for his superb leadership this year. Todd is our Center Stage feature story in this issue because of both his musicianship and his 1991 contribution to the KC jazz scene. The First] AM Readers Poll resultsare published in this yearend issue. This poll, sponsored by the KC Jazz Ambassadors and the Kansas City Blues Society, honors 85 different Kansas City area ‘Coxmnump on Pact 23 | Ambassador Accents President's Comer Letters News 'n Notes. Center Stage Storyville Platter Chatter. Club Profile Mary Ann's on Mair KC Jazz Commission News Club Scene Jazz Artists On the Aititt a Aisin 2 eal in ts rank of JA ex-presidents and intend toconcentrateonmy owncareer and family. Let me say to my incumbent, good luck and godspeed. Its a big job, and an important one. My forte is listening to music: Af- ter15yearsof musicstudy, including a steady diet of jazz and classical music, I can say with some certainty that I have an ability to understand and assess what I hear. It's for this reasonalone, that was compelled to takeon thereignsas Kansas City Jazz AmbassadorPresident.Itiswithsome confidence that I can say that this group has become more sensitive to jazz musicians, jazz. venues and our own jazzmembershipduring my ten- ure. Corner / todd Eo See You on the Streets Ihave sought to support jazz in its broad spectrum of diversity, placing ‘our emphasis on philosophy and spirit, rather than economics and politics. In many ways it has been beneficial to our group. Our mem- bership is up from 300 to 400, our events calendar has become more regular, attendance at meetings is steady, the executive committee has become a cohesive team, our maga- zine has expanded from 1,400 to 10,000in distribution, and in general, weareahealthy and growing organi- zation. For this (and more) I would like to say thanks to the Jazz Ambas- sadors and the Kansas City music ‘community. Some directions I'd like to see our group move into would be: a pro- gram of education that relies heavily on clinics. with jazz musicians; coop- erative ventures with othernon-profit (non-jazz) support groups;acontinu- ation of regular jazz programming; an initiation of a jazz scholarship or ‘trust fund; more exposure in the re- gional and national arena; a turn- around in our membership attrition rate; more emphasis on economic support through grants and corpo- rate sponsorship. Again, thanks for all the experi- ence, exposure and friendship. But, right now I'm going to dust off my alto and memorize Charlie Parkers’ solo on Confirmation. See you on the streets. Hope I've made an impact. You certainly have withme. Groovin’ High: Norway Notes The first week of the S.$. Norway annual Floating Jazz Festival was titled Trumpet Spectacu- lar and it lived up to its name! Dizzy Gillespie, Red Rodney, Jon Faddis, Arturo Sandoval and Marvin Stamm were all onboard. (Wecelebrated Diz’ 74thbirthday onOc- tober 23.) Also there was an ex- cellent big band with players mainly from the University of New Hampshire which in- cluded five fine trumpet play- ers. Not that it was all trumpets: we had Kenny Barron, Renee LETTERS Rosnes, Dorothy Donegan, Roger Kellaway and Junior Mance among the pianists, Al and MikeGrey on tromboneand a delightful change-of-pace gui- tar duo of Bucky Pizzarelli and Gene Bertoncini. Notunexpectedly, there were some disappointments: Clark Terry was to have led the New Hampshire band, which he has been rehearsing for over a year, buthe remains in a hospital fol- lowing complications from back surgery. James Moody was originally announcedas thespe- cial guest with Diz’ quintet but had to cancel out. His replace- ment, Arturo Sandoval, was great but I would have enjoyed hearing Moody. Faddis’ at- tempts at humor both in his in- troductions in falsetto vocals werenotfunny. Buddy Moreno, formerHarry James vocalistand a regular on the cruise, was un- able to be on board this year because of a heart attack. Sons of the greats: bass trom- bonistMikeGrey,sonof AlGrey, and guitarist/trumpeter Joe Cohn,sonof AlCohn, werewith the AlGreysextet. Interestingly, I thought both played better (“looser”) in theafter-hours jam sessions than with Al's group. Most afternoon “spectacu- lars” were held in the 500-seat Saga Theater. An interesting surprise was that Arturo Sandoval participated in the pi- ano event as well as the one featuring trumpeters. The travel agency with which I booked presented us with a rather esotericJazzQuiz. Sample ‘Continue on Pace 20 JAM MagazineKANSAS CITY JAZZ AMBASSADORS PRESENT Kansas City's Jazz & Blues Nightlife Survival Kit Multi-colored design printed on 50/50 t-shirts and sweatshirts. 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The New Breed Orchestra will set the house a boogie woogying when they strike the beaton New Year's Eve at the Bird’s Nest located in the Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation, 4605 Paseo. Also performing will be the Sonny Kenner band and the Lugman Hanza band with such all-star performers as Ahmad Alaadeen, Claude “Fiddler” Williams, Carmell Jones, Charles Perkins and others. Three bands will perform throughout the evening: two on the second level and one on the first. ‘Theeveningincludesbarbecue catered by Gates and Sons Barbecue, party favors, and a complementary champagnetoast. Tickets are $29.50 in advance and $35 at the door. Money raised will go toward the Charlie Parker MemorialFoundationandrelated projects. Call 924-2200 for tickets. Christmas Dream for Jazz Enthusiasts Rarely doyouhearimprovised, jazzy versions of long-time favoriteChristmastunes. But this Christmas, that has changed. The recording Dreams Come True featuring 45 local jazz musicians and 23 vocalistsisnow on sale at all 7-Eleven stores and various record stores. ‘ThecassetteandCD, produced by local jazz pianist Greg Meise, is a fundraiser for the Dream Factory. The Dream Factory is a non-profitorganization designed to grant terminally ill children their dream come true. This year, the recording also grants the jazz fan his dream as well. Cassettes are $8, CDs are $15. Jazz Calendars Boost Local Musicians Chancesare you will find your Conmvurp on Pace 6 Jazz HappyH Call for InDecember & January at The Phoeni = Tim Whitmer & KC Express « Tommy Ruskin Trio = = Karyn. » Piano Bar & WO A downtown hotel a century ago, i The Phoenix returns...as a Piano Bar & Grill our = 5-9 Mon-Fri Featuring Tim Whitmer &KC Express ‘The Scamps = Saturday Matinee = 4-8pm 9 PM-1 AM. Allison = Schedule Kitchen Open from 11 am until Midnight 02 W. 8th Street = 472-0001 JAM Magazinence again, the Grand Emporiumand theKansas City Blues Society have made Kansas City proud. This year, the two, under direction of Mr. Blues himself — Roger Naber, have won the prestigious W.C. Handy Awards given out October 11, in Memphis, Tenn. The Blues Society was honored as the blues organization of the yearand theGrandEmporium/ Roger Naber received blues club of the year. “Iwas pleasantly surprised,” said Naber. “We received the awards two years ago. Nor- mally, they pass it around to differentorganizations to unify the industry. In their fifth year, they gave it back to us. We [the Blues Society and the Grand Emporium] are the first orga- nization to receive it twice.” The W.C. Handy Awards were founded five years ago and given to various institu- tions for “keeping the blues alive.” It is sponsored by the Blues Foundation. Inaddition toawardsforbest Grand Emporium/Blues Society Win Award Hands Down 1991 KC Blues Society Board shows off the “Keeping the Blues Alive” award. Back row (left to right): Larry Smith, Bernie Pope, Roger Naber, Jon Lowe. Frontrow: Peter Horak, Monica Larson, Suzi Colbert, Shirley Owens, Little Hatch, Kenny Taylor. Not shown: Pat Flemington. bluesorganization andbestclub owner, awards were given for: museum preservation which went to ZZ Top for donating a guitar made of wood from Muddy Waters’ house; sponsor of the year went to Seagram's; and blues promoter went to Dick Waterman, manager of Bonnie Raitt. Shirley Owens, co-chair of the Blues Society, accepted the awards presented by Willie Nelson. “This will push Kansas City totheforefrontin blues,” said Naber. The awards, including thosefrom 1989, are displayed at the Grand Emporium be- hind the bar. + Che Epi Sat. & Sun. °5 - 9 pi featuring Horace ae A bie 7502 Tronst Agenue ¢ KC, MO TOUTEANN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE OF THE JAZZ aT | Wa: 333-8383 December 1991/January 1992favorite local musician featured in the 1992 Kansas City Jazz Calendar now available for sale. The calendar, produced by local jazzradio personalities John Trozzolo and Ginney Coleman, features photos oflocalmusicians on their respective birthday month. The calendars are available for $8 and can be ordered by calling 531-1439 or 737-3627. Winter Jazz Fest in the Works A March jazz. festival is being planned by the Kansas City Jazz Commission. The festival will mark the return of the formerly defunct Women’s Jazz Festival as well as highlight the UMKC Jazz. Band Festival. Held during two weekends, March 6-14, the Winter Jazz Her debut album is available at: Autographs’ Records & Tapes (Crown Center) Festival will start off with theJazz Band Festival at UMKC’s White Recital Hall and end with the women’s jazz festivalattheMusic Hall. ‘The Jazz Band Festival consists of high school and college jazz bands around the region competing in their respective divisions and attending workshops with artists-in- residence. The festival has been an ongoing event over the years sponsored by the Kansas City Jazz Commission and UMKC, Currently, jazz musicians for the Women’s Jazz Festival have not been named. ‘The Winter Jazz Festival is sponsored by theKansas ity Jazz Commission, the Mid America Arts Alliance, and the National mu 12921 State Line JAM Magazine Jaz Service Organization. Saxman Phil Woods Discusses Career, Gives Master Class at UMKC Phil Woods, prominent alto saxophonist, will give a free masterclassand discuss hiscareer at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in Room 326 of the Center for the Performing Arts, 50thand Cherry streets. Woods will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, with the Kansas City Jazztet and the UMKC Jazz Orchestra in the jazz series at the Folly Theater. Proceeds from this, concert will aid UMKC Jazz scholarships. Woods came into prominence in the mid-1950s, playing with Gene Quill, Dizzy Gillespie and, later, with Quincy Jones. Jones WEL Fridays 7:30p.m. - 11:30p.m. - Saturdays SUNSET Restaurant & Bar 942 - 1234Readers Poll 6.1345 <1 ! Sponsored by: KC Jazz ! | CUT) YY) Ambassadors andthe KC ae Blues Society. PxMBASSADORS | a 2 Ot Jaz Coubo ‘Male Vocalist ocr ao ‘Toosbanist 1 2. Greer OeVin& Slick 2. Owed Base 1 Elie Bees 5 Plax Over 5. Ro Neg 2 kano 1. Boutevned Big Band 1 ida Meier ‘Penctasioshr 2, Tedlogy Big Bad 2. Kann Allyson \. 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One thing] was sure of was thatI had just met a very unique individual. At that time, Todd was Vice President and Presi- dent Elect of the organiza- tion, chairperson of the Education Committee con- ducting “Jazzin' Up the Town” classes through Communiversity, andau- thor of The Kansas City Jazz and Blues Nightlife Survival Kit sponsored by Blues Cross/BlueShieldand the KC Jazz Ambassadors. (This book is currently marketed by the Ambas- sadors and Westport Pub- lishers.) Itwas obvious that, de- spite this person’s distinc- tive characteristics that % seemed a little weird to me, he is someone who does common things un- commonly well. Several trips to theTuba to check this guy out with the KC Bottoms Band proved to be an exhilarating experience. Al- though I didn’t hear the main- stream Jazz that is my prefer- ence, what] didhear wasa group thatreally had it together. They 12 hadagreatsound andasolidact thatwasfull of driveand enthu- siasm. They weretumning people on, packing the place, and get- ting them to come back on a regularbasis. Mostofall, [found that this cat was playing saxo- phone much better than he would have anyone believe he could. Healsosangaboveaver- age and his percussion abilities were among the best. As I assumed the Editor-in- Chief role with JAM, and Todd attacked his role as President of the Ambassadors, ourdaily con- tact became a must. It didn’t take long to realize that 1 was under the leadership of a super person who wasin the musician trenches every day. He fully understood the people the Am- bassadors were trying to sup- port - jazz musicians, My leader was more than full of excitement. He was running circles around the rest of the Ambassa- dorsExecutive Board. He created an intense volley of ideas between each of us. Where most people gothrough life with little more than a pilot light, this guy had an inferno of excitement going on in- side him. If you have ever met Todd Wilkinson, you know that whatgoesoninside, must come out. The ideas be- came plans of action and the plans, piece by piece, became standard opera- tion procedure. Musician in the Making Todd Wilkinson was born in Kansas City in 1960.and graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1978, Toddsays, “When I was in 6th grade, I wanted to be a doctor. I didn’t know it was going to be in mu- sic.” In his early musical years, Todd took piano lessons but JAM Magazinedropped them for the same rea- son lots of boys do. “That seemed like sissy stuff to me.” Todd said. During high school, he was very active in vocal groups, played drums, and started his saxophone career. The next eleven years would be primarily devoted to more education. He graduated from Arizona State University in 1983 witha Bachelor of MusicPerfor- mance (Jazz Studies). Todd ex- plained that he originally was into rock music. “I came to jazz through pop music. They didn’t offer degree programs in that, so jazz was the closest thing I could get to it.” While at Ari- zona State, he played with a number of university jazz groups. One of these, the Ari- Zona State Lab Band I, won the Playboy Jazz Festival Collegiate Competition and was selected to open the 1983 Playboy Jazz Festival. Todd continued his education at Stephan F. Austin State Uni- versity in Nacogodoches, Texas where he earned a Masters of Arts degree in Theory /Compo- sition. While there, he served as instructor of saxophone, jazzim- provisation, music fundamen- tals,andsmall ensembles. While at SFASU, Todd was distin- guished as “Outstanding Jazz Soloist.” Todd’s next two years were spentat the University of North- ern Colorado, Greeley, CO. There, he completed his course work toward a Doctor of Artsin Saxophone Pedagogy /Perfor- mance with a secondary em- phasis in Jazz Studies. While maintaining a 3.98 GPA, he taught and played with numer- ous jazzlab bands, combos, and ensembles. Several of these were honored with Downbeat ‘DB’ winner awards. After 10 yearson campus and ready for a change of pace, an opportunity came to become an Artist In Residence and Full- Time Faculty member at the South Australia College of Ad- vanced Education in Adelaide, Australia. While at SACAE, he served as a performing artist and as instructor of numerous jazz groups. He was also in- structor of jazz history, jazz im- provisation, and lecturer of Saxophone Master Classes. Todd said he enjoyed Austra- liaand wouldliketoreturn there someday. He said, “What a country! They are family ori- ented, they are cocky, they like achallenge, and they are alittle bitnaive. It's some of the pretti- est country I've ever seen. I'd like to go back. ... They make greatbeerand wineand they've gota greatsinceofhumor. They won't go bust their butt for just anything. If they don’tenjoy it, it’s ‘off mate’.” Goin’ fo Kansas City Todd Wilkinson explained that during his years here, the Kansas City Jaz that he always heard of just wasn’t here. The 70s was truly a dry spell for Kansas City jazz. Todd felt that the time had come to return and see first hand if things had changed. If not, maybe there ‘was opportunity to change it. With some reluctance, he com- mented, “There is a lot of soul here butitis nota place to really make it big, to make a million dollars. This is a big town - not asmallcity. That’s good on one hand and bad on another. Spending most of his profes sional time with the KC Bottoms Band, Todd has found consid- KANsas CITY CHAPMAN RECORDING ea 816-842-6854 December 1991 /January 1992 sain Gn anes ST CHOICE For JAZZ RI 10 td) 24 bi Xe ae $3002.00 ONDINE) Camry MISSOURI 13erable satisfaction. He com- mented, “That whole band is good. We get a bad wrap from everybody which means we are doing a good job. The jazzers giveus this, the blues guys give us that, therock guys don’tknow what to think because we don’t even have a guitar in the band. Thatmeans weareunique,man. We'renot trying tobeinamold. Wetake what wehaveand bring itto thetableand haveanice pot luck dinner and people love it!” As Todd’s year as Jazz Am- bassador President comes to a close, that guy that seemed so unique, is at least understand- able to me. The attitudes that makes him what he is - a total person-cametolightina recent interview. Part of thatinterview follows. JAM: Who is Todd Wilkinson? Todd:I’m notvery interested in being considered a great jazz musicianasyou probably know. at Be t : | he jazzers give us this, the blues guys give us that, the rock guys don’t know what to think because we don’t even have a guitar in the band. That means we are unique, man. ” “The Tuba is the greatest. (Mike) Harvey’s got a place that’s got it” It has jumping music in there every night, We havea lot of musicians sitin. If you've got something to share, put it down. If you're good, we'llpay youto doit. Thisplace isa laboratory.” Being Great as a Person ane dare I'd rather be considered a jour nalist, or a father or a whatever -something that doesn’t drivea wedge between you and some- body else. Ym not trying to bea legend. When I'm dead, I’m dead. Put meat the curb with my bag. I'm a happy guy and I’m not build- Au ater ASPECIAL Sa Nee Kel 3 ee xccy The Hotel Majestic lo19 Pine St. Lou ing amonument. I refuse to do that. I'd much rather just turn people on to something or get them interested in anything. If Ican take music and get them interested in stamp collecting, oranything thenThave commu- nicated. I’ve gotten an active reaction fromsomebody. That's what I'm interested in. Music ain't music — it's a thing — it’s a reflection of how you feel or what you're thinking about. I don’t want to be known as a sax ‘player. Ijust want to be known as Todd Wilkinson. You know — “Iknow that guy, long hair, plays sax.” What does he do? Maybe even be confusing to people. Atleast they will know thatI'man intense person that’s on the go, very open minded and eclectic. You get one ticket, man. It'sa oneway ticket. If you spend all your time in the same car, you getreal good at driving thatcarbutyoudon’tknow any- thing, JAM: Who do you listen to? Todd! listen to everything that comes across my plate. I don’t follow guys anymore. I don't buy their records anymore. To do that is like being in the de- fense department and trying to figure a way to blow up all of them. It just never ends, It’s mute. I'll just work on my qual- ity. I just take whatever comes tome. Ifitcomesin frontofme, I grab it. JAM: You seem to be a very emotional player and an emo- tional person. Are you? Todd: Everybody puts their JAM Magazineemotion in their product. You can look at an auto mechanic. Just look atthe work he’s doing. Iwas playing a tune for Stan Getz the night he died. And I was in a good mood until I started playingit. ThenIstarted crying. I couldn’t stop playing andIcouldn’tstop crying. What happened? I was playing this tune, a dedication, a tribute, for a guy I'm really happy about, that had died, and I just fell apart. I'm not even that emo- tionally tied to Stan Getz. Itjust got tome for a minute. JAM:1 understand you want to bemore involved in jazz educa- tion. Todd: Music is just music. I don’t want to teach jazz. I just want to teach music. I'm not a great sax player. I know that. Ym nota great anything but!’m a human being and I’m the best one I can be for met JAM: What do you feel is going on in jazz education today? Todd: The problem with music education is they're training the educators instead of bringing the peoplein from the outsideto train the musicians. What hap- pens is now, after the last 50 years of American training, back in school at the University of Kansas to complete his doc- torate. He plans to continue with the KC Bottoms Band and Ms W. have a lot of musicians sit in. If you've got something to share, put it down. If you're good we'll pay you to do if. This place we've got this circle going in- side of people who are in a box and they have no idea. They listen to all the records. They listen to all the right informa- tion but they don’t get the right information from the informa- tion. They miss the point. They look at the color of the car—not what makes it go. They don’t know what kind of fuel is in the thing. The Future ‘As Todd concludes his reign as President of the Ambassa- dors, heis planning a May wed- ding and in the fall, he will be (the Tuba) is a labratory. * may be heard Wednesday through Saturdays at the Tuba, 333 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, Mo. + JAZZ 6UITAR INSTRUCTION Improvisation, Music Theory, Ear Tralning, & Chord Melody Private Instruction Novice through Advanced College Credit aleo avaliable THOMAS FENDER Home: 765-0640 Studie: 942-2114 i GRANT WISHES AND MAKE “DREAMS COME TRUE’ WITH THE NEW CHRISTMAS TAPE & ¢D Available at: 7-Eleven, BrandsMart, Autograph’s Records & Tapes, Go Forth Shop, Streetside Records/Pennylane, Catch Kansas City December 1991/January 1992SCAU U cad LVS Paris to Pittsburgh: A Story in Jazz, The Life of Nathan Davis Paris to Pittsburgh: A Story in Jazz, The Life of Nathan Davis, by Gisela Albus, 287 pages, $17.00 athan Davis says, “You N never gettoobig.... Musicis bigger than all of us.” These statements really express the underlying theme of his book Paris to Pittsburgh: A Story in Jaz, the Lifeof Nathan Davis. First, one must keep learning to embrace, reflectand rethink the limitless possibilities of jazzand one's role in it. Secondly, it is only when musicians imagine that they have exhausted the limits of their learning potential that they have actually come to the point of further discovery. Paris to Pittsburgh provides the reader with a profile of one who has demonstrated this approach to musicianship. It delves deep into the process and the person of Nathan Davis. Nathan Davis tells us his story in three ways. He's descriptive abouthis background andexperi- ence, visionary about what jazz can be for those who pursue it, and definitive about jazz.as a seri- ous art form. His expatriate status in Europe during the 60s led to his dose professional and personal asso- Giations with the likes of Kenny Clarke EricDolphy, Donald Byrd, Woody Shaw, Mike Hennessey and a host of other notables. Un- known to US. audiences, Davis was making his mark in the field ofjazz.overseas. When the oppor- tunity arose to teach at The Uni- versity of Pittsburgh, he felt the timewasright fora career change. From racial and cultural barri- erstoacademichurdlesand artis- ticroadblocks, Davisgoes beyond thestory ofa black artist trying to make it in a stereotypical white world unaware and unappreciative of jazz. Davis reaffirms the learning process. It's almost as though the black experience transcends a greater good out of the negative experience. The black jazz. artist has bonded other races to share the experience through their mu- sic called “jazz,” not necessarily theuniqueindividual experience, but rather a unifying one that crossesracial and cultural bound- aries. Regardless of the subject Davis might be speaking of — from his rootsinKansasCitytopaying duesin Berlin, from the notoriety of being a Pariscelebrity in the 60s to becoming aprofessorat The University OfPits- burgh, — he sounds as though he was Tight across the kitchen table from you. Without embellishment from the author, Albus gives Davis! story from the perspectiveof Nathan Davis. Using an extended interview format interspersed with anecdotes and briefinterviews from others who worked with him makes the book impressionable. Its refreshing to read this “inter view type” jazz book that extends furtherinto thepersonalityandleam- ing process. Even though the text focusesonthewordsofNathanDavis, ‘Albus deserves accolades for her ef fortsin compiling thebook. NUN Kelas Nationally en ee SHO NE Vivion Road - Kansas City, MO - 452-4393 JAM MagazineMSE $5.00 Discount on New Sponson/PaTRON/ Patron Coupe MewecRsiies MUST BE PAID BEFORE YEAR END. (Sime osscounr APPLES TO KANSAS CIty a JAZZ...Become a Part of It Join the KC Jazz Ambassadors + Jazz Parties Monthly Calendar of Events + Discounts in over 20 jazz-related businesses + Monthly newsletter - Whole Notes KKFI's “Jazz Ambassador Showcase” every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon with Mable G. + Monthly meetings + JAM magazine + Volunteer opportunities Participation in jazz events KON eS ITY, For more information, call (816) 631-1089 or write to: KC Jazz Ambassadors Box 36181 AMBASSADORS Kansas City, MO 64111. ‘To become a Kansas City Jazz Ambassador, complete th | deductible contribution to: kanes city, KC JAZZ AMBASSADOR Box 36181, Westport Annex Kansas City, MO 64111 Name T Address _ I ciy/staterzip Phone (home) (work) QPATRON ($30) PATRON COUPLE ($40) O ACTIVE CONTRIBUTOR ($20) QSTUDENT (S15) (Patron gets membership badge and JAM magazine subscription Free) © YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to JAM magazine - $10 Q SPONSOR — $100 — Corporate or Individual (name published in every issue of JAM magazine) | would like to volunteer for the following committee(s): © Membership _ Publication (JAM magazine) —_Q Social Committee Q Publicity OQ AdvertsiPlatter Chatter The Ray Brown Trio with Ralph Moore MOORE MAKES 4 by Dick Wright Concord CCD-4477 ‘RECORDED: May 22, 1990, San Francisco Personnet: Ray Brown, bass; Gene Harris, piano; Jeff| Halilton; drums; Ralph Moore, ‘tenor sax /Seucnons:S.0.S,;Bye-ByeBlack- bird; Stars Fell on Alabama; Ralph’sBoogie;Quasimodo;Like Someone in Love; Polka Dots and Moonbeams; Squatty Roo; EverythingILove;My Romance; The Champ 'veryonceina whileIspotarecord icket (or CD) that, because of the personnel and tune selections, rings a ell in my head that says: “This is gonna be a winner!” Well, this CD’s cover did just that and, itisa winner! This version of the Ray Brown Trio has worked a number of jobs and recordings together and are as tight sounding a group as one can find. Ralph Moore, to me, is the outstand- ing new voice on tenor sax in the world of jazz and has a number of releases out under his own name as well as being a featured sideman with other jazz artists. Again, I find him to beone of the most exciting players on the jazz scene today. ‘The selections played by the group consists of a wonderful mix of classic popular standards and classic jazz standards. The popular standards in- ‘lude: Mort Dixon &Ray Henderson's “Bye Bye Blackbird”; “Stars Fell on Alabama” by Mitchell Parish (who wrotethe lyricstoHoagy Carmichael’s “Star Dust”) and Frank Perkins; Cole Porter's tooseldombheard “Everything T Love" (from the 1941 stage produc- 18 tion Let's Facelt);thatglorious Rodgers and Hart song, “My Romance” and, two winners from the pens of Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen, “Like Someone in Love” and “Polka Dots and moonbeams.” ‘The jaz classics include: “S.O.S.” by guitarist Wes Ray Brown’s line, “Ralph’s Boogie”; Charlie Parker's great bop line, “Quasimodo”; “Squatty Roo” by Johnny Hodges and, Dizzy’s classic line, “The Champ.” This one’s bound to start your toes tappin’ and your fingers snappin’ and willbeon yourturntableorinyourCD player for a long time to come. It deserves and gets five stars anyway. you look at it! BEFORE SIGNING OFF for thistime, I'd like to express my great feeling of loss over the death of Miles Davis. Imay not have agreed with the direction he tookinthelater partofhiscareer orhis attitudein many matters but, [admire and respect him as one of the great figures in jaz history. Looking at the list of great musicians who passed through the various groups Miles headed is like looking ata who's who of jaz. If [may be so bold, below isa list of some of my favorite Miles Davis recordings. I think all of them belong inany true jazz lover's collection. The numbers reflect my collection of jazz LPs s0 you might check to see if per- haps all of them aren't by now re- released on CD, I know that our JAM readers can comeupwithmany more Miles Davis albums that are favorites of theirs. I haveonly listed albums that! treasure very highly and play quite often. To have lost Stan Getz, Dr. Seuss and Miles Davis in one year is almost too much for any of us to bear. + (Charlie Parker ENCores smn The Complete Birth of the Cool .. Bags’ Groove... laxin’ sessions) “Steamin’” sessions) "Round about Midnight... Le Grand Jazz (Michel) Milestones... Porgy and Bess (with Gil Evans) nn. [Kind Of BlU€ wvrnennrnnrnnnn [Someday My Prince Will Come .. [Seven Steps to Heaven. Mitte Sif sonemeneendrennenei Bitches Brew ‘A Miles Davis Discography [Miles Davis (contains the complete tracks from the Miles Davis (contains the complete tracks from /Miles Ahead: Miles Davis + 19 (Gil Evans) by Dick Wright swum Savoy SJL-1107 Capitol M-11026 Prestige P-7109 “Cookin’” and “Re- svn Prestige P-24001 the “Workin” and 1» Prestige P-24034 Columbia PC-8649 .. Columbia CL-1250 . Columbia PC-9428 Columbia PC-8633, . Columbia C5-8085 . Columbia PC-8163 ‘olumbia PC-8456Monday thru Friday MONDAY thru THURSDAY "The Jazz Place" 8:00 pm - 1:1 WEDNESDAY NPR’s “American Radio Jazz Fest ‘THURSDAY NPR’s “Blues Stage" 8:00-9:00 pm “The Friday Edition of the Fish Fry" (R & B) 9:00 pm - 1:00 ‘SATURDAY ‘Just Jazz" with Ruth Rhoden & Ginney Coleman noon - 2 "Saturday Afternoon Swing Club" 2 - 4pm “Saturday Night Fish Fry’ (R & B) 8 pm - midnight SUNDAY “Hearts of Space" (Space & New Age) 6-7 am & 9-10 pm “Night Tides" (Progressive Jazz & New Age) 10-11 pm December 1991 /January 1992 9Cot ede) Ua Mary Ann's On Main at 725 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. Hours: 11:00 am. - 1:00 am., Monday through Friday, foodserved. until 10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, until 12:00 midnight on Friday and from 5:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m,; Saturday, 5:00 p.m. until 1:00 ‘a.m., food served until 12 midnight, f you are ready for some of the hottest jazz and best Italian food in Kansas ity, then Mary Ann’sonMain isyourplace. OwnersEmieand Mary Ann Haynes brings over 20 years experience to this unique Italian- American restaurant. Most likely you will be greeted at the door by Mary Mary Ann's On Main Ann. If not, she will surely stop by your table to visit. “I want customers to feel as if they are coming to my home for dinner.” says Mary Ann. The extensive menu offers a wide variety of choices. Appetizers are great. Pizza bread, Caesar salad, and wings are outstanding. Pasta sauces are rich and hearty. The homemade soups and the stuffed artichokes are nottobemissed. Would youlikesome- thing not listed on the menu? Doyou have special dietary needs? Ask and ‘you shall most likely receive. Have you ever wondered what a speakeasy looked like? During Prohi- bition, Mary Ann's wasdisguised asa cafe in front, but a speakeasy in back. According to one history buff cus- tomer, jazz, drinking and “raids” oc- curred. Once inside, you can imagine how that colorful bit of history played apartin thisrestaurant's unique setup. ‘The music currently performed in the lounge three nights a week is top notch. Wednesday night features gui- tarist and entertainer Sonny Kenner. Friday evenings you should geta seat early as Mama Ray will probably pack thehouse. Saturday nights, Mary Ann presents a variety of lively entertain- ment. Mary Ann's offers lighted, indoor parking withdirectaccesstothelounge area, The restaurants open forlunch and dinner with an average price of $10.00 per entree. Itcomfortably seats about 100 people. Ror rvaetand je loreali Mary Ann's isa must. “Noxway Noss” From Pace 3 questions: Who was Al Cohn’s sister-in-law who had a megahit in the 1940s? (Ella Mae Morse) Who were the original Four Brothers in Woody Herman’s recording? (Getz, Sims, Herbie Steward & Serge Chaloff). I came in second toa very knowledgeable lady from St. Louis and won a $100 discount certificate towards a future cruise. 1992 is the 10th anniversary of the Floating Jazz Festival and promises to be very special. Lists of performers are normally available around mid-February. If any of this has whetted your appetite for next year’s cruises — October 24-31 and Octo- ber 31-November 7, 1992, a word of advi pricesarenot fixed. Various travel agents offer differing discounts from the “brochure rate” forthecruises, Ihavesaved substantialamounts over the past three years by shopping around and recommend thatyoudo thesame.Consid- ering that you get luxury hotel-type accom- modations, fine food and about 65 of the world’s greatest jazz players, the Norway cruises are the best bargain I know of. —Stu Phillips JAM Magazine Jim Mair’s sit We oa Seated Tear record store of directly at SaraySOM aves OM (once Hall of Fame, Residencies Give Jazz Resurgence he Kansas City Jazz Commission was pleased to have recently issued its “International Jazz Hall of Fame Proposal For Organizational Structure and Program Implementation.” We feel this proposal to be a vital step in moving the Hall of Fame project forward in a positive and unified fashion. The proposal takes the present Jazz Hall of Fame plans and lays out the groundwork for implementation of those plans. Itdoes not seek to delete or change these vital programs previ- ously proposed by the Charlie Parker Foundation. ‘The three main components of the Jazz Hall of Fame are: the museum, the Parker-Gillespie Institute For Jazz Masters (a university program for the finest young jazz musicians in the ‘world)and the Count Basie Academy {acommunity center forjazzand other arts presently operatingas theCharlie Parker Academy for the Arts). These three components combined give the Jazz Hall of Fame a sense of unique purpose, honoring the heritage of jazz. while insuring the future dynamic growth of the art form. We have proposed a timetable for implementation of these programs which envision all of Kansas City’s vast jazz resources, but with an eye toward international participation. As wethink of Kansas City jazzas“world- class” there is no reason for Kansas City jazz musiciansand jazz organiza- tions not tobeinvolved in this project. ‘TheJazz Commission's Jazz Hall of Fame proposal also seeks wide-based participation and expertise for its Board of Directors. Thisboard will not only be vested with the power to de- cide the future of the Jazz Hall of Fame, but their decisions will impact ‘on the future of jazz throughout the world and Kansas City. TheInternational JazzHall of Fame will be successful if Kansas City be- gins to concentrate its vast jazz re- sources on the projectin a unified and positive manner. Not withstanding negative comments about fragmenta- tion, we know the entire jazz commu- nity is working productively towarda more unified sense of purpose. Be- cause of this, the Jazz Commission is confident that the International Jazz Hall of Fame will become a reality for Kansas City, and the entire world. One specific Jazz Commission project that relates to the Jazz Hall of Fame is our proposed Residency/ Workshop Project. Twelve week-long, residencies (two in each of the six city. ‘council districts) willinsuregrass-roots exposure to jazz. on the community level. This will in turn increase aware- ness and support for the importance of jazz to Kansas City and its value to the community. This will also serve to bring people into the idea of the Inter- national Jazz Hall of Fame and realize thatitexistsnotasan unapproachable ‘monument to jaz, but as a welcome community center to be used and en- jpyed ona daily basis. + Jazz ORGANIZATIONS KANSAS CITY JAZZ AMBASSADORS P.O. Box 36181, Westport Annex Kansas City, Missouri 64111 (16) 942-3349 Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors is a non- profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated topromotingjazzand jazz musicians through such projects as the bi-monthly JAM maga- zine, radio programs, jazz events, and dis- counts to members various jazz nightclubs and businesses, KANSAS CITY JAZZ COMMISSION City Hall Kansas City, Missouri 61106 (816) 274-2700 Given such a rich legacy of outstanding contributionsand continued influence, Mayor RichandL. Berkleyand theCity Councilestab- lished the Kansas City Jazz Commission. The Commission seeks to preserve, perpetuate ‘and promotejazzighthere whereitall began. December 1991/January 1992 ‘CHARLIE PARKER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 4605 Paseo Kansas City, Missouri 64110 (816) 924-2200 ‘The Charlie Parker Foundation is a non- profiteducationaland culturalinstitution that ‘was incorporated in 1971. The foundation sponsors teaching facilities with divisions in instrumental music danceand voice. Besides ‘sponsoring local and national tent, the Foun- dation is dedicated to the preservation of Charlie Parkers numerous contributions to jazz. KC JAZZ FESTIVAL COMMITTEE P.O. Box 26264 Kansas City, Missouri 64105 (816) 753-3887 The Kansas City Jazz Festival Committoe isanon-profit all-volunteer organizationthat ‘was formed in 1983 by a group of local busi- zness, civicand entertainment leaders. In Au- {gust ofthat year, the group presented Kansas City Jazz 83, a week-long festival that at- tracted more than 100,000 people. Since that time the Festival has become an annual event and has featured such jazz greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, the Modern Jazz ‘Quartet and Wynton Marsalis MUTUAL MUSICIANS FOUNDATION 1823 Highland Kaneas City, Missour! 64108 ‘Many jazz logendshave graced the rosters ‘of Local 627 since it was established in 1904, Its current site at 1823 Highland is on the [National Historic Registerand was renovated. and restored. Throughout the years, the Mu tual Musicians Foundation has been an im- portant part ofthe legacy of Kansas City jazz. 2OLAS Peo NIGHTCLUBS Blaynoy's 415 Westport Rd 2 $1.00 off cover charge. City Light Jazz Club 4749 Pennsylvania 4 $1.00 off cover charge. Grand Emporium 3832 Main Strost 2. $2.00 off door charge for national jazz acts. The Point 917 W. 44th St. 2 $1.00 off cover charge. Ebion 1608 E. 18th St. 2 Happy Hour all night on jazz nights (Fridays). Cajun Bistro 3421 Broadway - 561-8775 $1.00 off lunch or dinner entre Kelly's Lounge 8245 Wornall Road 2 50¢ off regular price of drinks on jazz nights and jam sessions Overiand Park Marriott 10800 Metcalf, Overland Park, Ks. 4 $1.00 off Happy Hour buffet ART AND FRAMING ‘Amarican Impressions Gallery 902 Wesiport Rd. 1} 20% discount on framing and purchases. CLASSES Penn Valley Community Collage 3201 Southwest Tratfioway $5.00 off cost of jazz history courses offered by Continuing Education VIDEOS Record Cabinet 5914-16 W. 59th Ter. 2 Rent 2 videos forthe price of one. PASSPORT TO KC JAZZ Present your membership card to the following businesses and receive: RECORD STORES Dirt Cheap Westport & 2 10% off all sales. Record Cabinet 5014-16 W. 59th Terr. 2 10% off regular price of purchases. PennyLane Records 4128 Broadway 2 20% off regular price 7th Heaven Allocations 2 20% off regular price of LPs, cassettes & CDs.(Not valid during Christmas season.) Classical Westport 4130 Pennsylvania 10% offal in-stock recordings. EVENTS KC symphony Nightights Series 2} 20% off price of ticket Folly Theater 300 W. 12th St 2 $2.00 discount on reserved seating for jazz concert series (subject to availabilty). STEREO AND SOUND SYSTEMS Sound Enterprises 1600 Cherry 10% off al sovice work with special consideration for Jazz Ambassador members. MUSIC STORES Brady & Sons Music 947 Minnesota Ave. 10% off al sales. OTHERS Optical Innovations Manor Square - 4050 Pennsylvania 2° 10% off complete pair of eyeglasses ‘Y Monthly newsletter of Calendar of Events -¥ Monthly meetings with guest speakers Jazz jamsisocial functions ‘7 Jaz Ambassador Magazine subscription with Patron ‘membership ‘7 Volunteer opportunities for jazz events, Patron Couple ($40) Patron ($30) Active Contributor ($15) Student ($10) For more information: Call 631-1089 or write Jazz Ambassador, Box 36181, Kansas City, MO 64111 JAM Magazine“AMBASSADOR ACCENTS” FROM PAGE 1 musicians, bands or groups, clubs, DJ's, and radio stations. One of the great messages to the world from this poll is that jazz and blues are really happening in Kansas City. The Kansas City Jazz Portraits columnby Chuck Haddix does not appear in the Dec/Jan issue. Chuck has been on special assignment for the Missouri Arts Council writing “18st & Vine - Street of Dreams,” a comprehensive portrait of one of the most historic jazz areas in the world. JAM will publish Chuck’s efforts in an early 1992 issue. Of very special interest in this issue is the KC Jazz Commission News. The KC Jazz Commis- sion proposal for implementation of the Interna- tional Jazz Hall of Fame plans is of great interest to the worldwide jazz community. The plans include the Parker-Gilespie Institute for Jazz Masters, a university program, and the Count Basie Academy, a community center forjazzand the arts. I hope that our local, national and international readers will come forward to sup- port this valuable project. Challenge In looking through the most recent Jazz Am- bassador membership roster, I find that there are surprisingly few musicians and club owners, managers, and employees on ourroles. Ifyouare a member, I challenge you to become active. If you are nota member, I challenge you to turn to page 17 prestissimo and fill out the membership application, put your check with it, and get it in the mail. Most importantly, give Mary Ellen Farney, our volunteer coordinator, a call at 816- 478-8378 and make a commitment to investment in your future. If you have writing or editing skills you would like to put to work, givemeacall at 816-455-1628. + December 1991/January 1992 WINNER OF BEST BLUES CLUB IN AMERICA — 1991 & 1989. |Aittle Match tctouse Party . Every Gai. 6 to & pm| Gilberts Blues Party Every Sat. - 4 to.7 pm DEC. ~91 SCHEDULE WW ABB LOCKE, tik SHELL LEON ES ‘12 KCBS Blues Jam - Little Hatch 1) FILTER KINGS | THE Roc 2% JIMMY JOHNSON JAN. ~ 92 SCHEDULE & THE Carnabor’s Ke fa 4 “MIKE. FINIGAN W/ THE BILL LYNCH BAND cure a % JACK MACK & THE HEART ATTACK Seruing Amazing Grace's Barbecue JOd2 MAIN Ga1-1004 23Colt Solar Weter een oe rea ee rovides a com- plete listing of live jaz in the Kansas City area, Call (816) 931-2888 CTT Allis Plaza Hotel - D1 12th Street Ba Birdland - D2 49th& Vine .... Eblon - D3 1601 East 18th Hyatt Regency Hotel - D4 2345 McGee .. 4 Mary Ann's on Main - D5 725 Main... Live Jazz & Bh day, Friday and Saturday. Mutual Musician's Foundation - D7 1823 Highland... 421-9229 Nightmoves - D8 5110 Vivior . 452-4393 ‘The Phoenix Piano Bar & Grill - D9 8th & Central 472-0001 ‘The Tuba - Do 333 Southwest Bivd, 471-6510 Monday: Bow Bowman & Interstring ‘Tues: Sons of Brazil Wed-Sat: KC Bottoms Band Ca Cajun Bistro - M1 3421 Broadway. 561-8775 ‘Saturday Jazz Jam ~ 3-7 pm Cajun Seafood Restaurant - M2 404 E. 31st St... 756-FISH Grand Emporium - M3 3832 Main. on 531-1504 December 5 Koko Taylor & Blues Mactiine with 39th St. Blues Band January 1992 3 ‘Abb Locke, Linda Shell, Leon Estelle & Friends KCBS Blues Jam featuring Little Hatch BCR ‘Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets with Sam Myers simmy Johnson SDI (New Year's Eve) Morgan & the Craw! Finigan with the Bill Lynch Band & the Catdaddy's, KCBS Election Party Dan Doran Band Otis Clay 30th St. Blues Band Little Jimmy King & the Memphis Soul Survivors Jack Mack & the Heart Attack BCR KARAOKE SING. Blue Note Cafe -LONG ¢ WED. 8-12 MIDN. LIVE JAZZ ON SUNDAYS ¢ 7-10 PM featuring the BLVD BIG BAND & Orhers Live Jazz © Friday & Saturday Night ¢ 9 PM - 1 AM featuring Performers such as... Everette DeVan & ssSlick © Carol Comer & Friends Jim Mair @ Kevin Mahogany Quartet © Mama Ray & the Rich Van Sant Band © The Blues Notions OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER ° 642-6627 9617 W. 87th Street ¢ Overland Park, Ks. eee aHarlings Upstairs Bar and Grill - M4 3941-A Main .. 531-0303 Milton's - M5. 805 W. 39th St. Mon: Triology Big Band Tues: Tim Davis Group Wed: Michael DeLeon — Latin Jazz Thurs: New Kansas City 7 Fri & Sat: Check Jazz Hotline ‘Sat 4-7 pm: Lonnie Elliott Jam Session Obsessions - M6 ‘Southwest Trafficway & Westport Rd. 753-9476 The Point - M7 917 W. 44th .. 531-9800 Caza Hurricane’s - W1 4048 Broadway 753-0884 Blayney’s - W2 415 Westport Rad. .. ++ 561-3747, ‘The Bird's Nest - P1 Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation 4605 Paseo The Bristol Bar - P2 4740 Jefferson 756-0606 City Light Jazz Club - P3 4749 Pennsylvania ..........444-6969 Mondays: Check Jazz Hotline Harry Starker's - P4 200 Nichols Rd. 753-3565 ‘The Levee - P5 16 W. 43rd 1561-2821 Saturday ~ Tommy Ruskin & Friends jazz jam, 3-6 pm Ritz-Carlton Hotel Lounge - P6 Wornall & Ward Parkway ..756-1500 RUST BB's Lawn Side Bar-B-Q- B1 1205 E. 85th St. 822-7427 The Blue Note Cate - B2 8617 W. 87th Street ........642-6625 The Epicurean Restaurant & Lounge - B3 7502 TroOSt .....-. 333-4541 Saturday & Sunday Horace Washington & Friends, 5-3pm December 1991/January 1992 ‘Join the Kansas City JAZZ AMBASSADORS See page 17 for details, Homer's - B4 Riley's Bar— 214 W. 85th 363-0900 Overland Park Marriott - B6 Kelly's Lounge - BS 1-435 and Metcalf ‘8245 Wornall Rd. 451-8000 444-3707 25Jazz Director aT Mit ABO THO nro S88-1212 ‘Alandeen & the Deans of Swing .. 831-4996 Atarnity(tusion) sart641 Vince Bilardo & Friends 491-3271, ‘Blue Not Four 525.8857 251-8624 Ronnell Bright To Ber i40 ‘Sandy Brown Quortet.. 823-7965 Joo Cartwright To... 76-2697 City Light Jaz Ensemble (Cty Light House Band) .. 756-2697 Clty Light Orchestra... 561-2489 Everette DeVan & ssslick re 262-0456 722.5368 Oke ant a see 942-7396 "421-0008 Lone Nott THe nnn 282-6587 Flermon and the Kings of Jazz... 2929-2812 ‘The Bryan Hicks Group 991-2556 Speedy Hugg wenn 561-0811 deze Pl. 921-5854 ‘Sam Johnson Company 242-4233 Ke Bottoms Band no 471-6510 Stan Kessler’s Sons of Brazil 531- 6861 951-1873 Main St. Rhythm Devils. 648-8606 ss1-2872 ‘The McFadden Brothers Band212- 27-7552 (reg Meise Tio. 40-9725 MME Big Band. ‘The New KC Saven 1822-9008 "756-0907 ‘Lonnie Newton Group... 361-0049 ‘Me Ning Tio. 496-0818 274.5778 ‘Stave Miller Orchestra. 722-0887 Modern Times o77-3763 New Breed Orchestra... 924-2200 Original Legends of Jazz ‘wSammy Johnson Sr. and Jackie ‘eran 621-2806 + 4721060 John Paul & the Helihounds. 831-4578 ‘Mame (Disne) Ray & The Rich Vansant Band 421-0008, leh Hl & the Ritts 421-9007 KC's Frank Smith To. 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December 1991/January 1992 Ce Etathe Air_/ where ro wxe for JAZZ C anea KANU FM 91.5 National Public Radio University of Kansas ‘Monday-Friday: "Jazz All Night” 8p.m.—5 am, ‘Saturday: "Vintage Jazz" wih Michael Maher 9 - 10 a.m. Saturday: “The Jaz Scene” with Dick Wright 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday. “Blues in the Night” 8-11 p.m, KBEA-FM 1480 Moments to Ramombeor— "40s, ‘508 and Big Bande KCMW FM 90.9 National Public Radio Central Missourl State University Monday. “Confessin’ the Blues” 11am~12 noon Mon--Fii: “The Only Real Jazz in Town'noon —5 pm Friday: “Marian McPartand's Piano Jazz" 10-11 pin. 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