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ARQuesta Del SolSoul takes inspiration from jazz, hip-hop, Afrobeat, spoken word — even science fiction writing.
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The Mutual Musicians Foundation is known for its late night jam sessions and the legends who played there.
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When local musicians faced canceled gigs and concerts this year, a newly-founded non-profit stepped up to help and get their creative juices flowing.
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A judge has delivered a verdict in a lawsuit over control of Kansas City's Mutual Musicians Foundation, and it's a draw. Once the union hall for the…
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After more than two years of litigation, a leadership fight over a Kansas City jazz landmark wrapped up Wednesday morning with nearly two hours of closing…
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Segment 1: Control of venerable jazz institution to be decided in court. Kansas City is home to three National Historic Landmarks, and an unassuming…
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Kansas City blues and jazz lover Dawayne Gilley, who calls himself a "music activist," has some business he's needed to finish for almost a decade.On…
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It was the usual 4 a.m. scene at the Mutual Musicians Foundation: a rotating combination of jazz musicians on the crowded stage; fans of all ages, races…
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Charlie Parker was born on Aug. 29, 1920. For three years now, Kansas City jazz organizations have marked his birthday week with a Charlie Parker…
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As the Kansas City Council considers more than $27 million in new investments in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, leaders of the district’s…
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If you've been to the Mutual Musicians Foundation or even driven past 1823 Highland Ave. lately, you might do a double take. The formerly bright pink…
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Every Kansas Citian has a list of out-of-towner attractions — barbecue, the Nelson-Atkins, a stroll through the Plaza. But we have been wondering: what…