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Historic pipe organ holds special significance for the homeless members of a downtown church.By Alex…
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Local author Ann Ingalls' new children's book introduces young readers to the legendary pianist Mary Lou Williams.By Alex…
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Anton Krutz believes that string instruments resonate with people in a unique way. And he'll tell you that it takes more than quality wood and a good…
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When the Majestic Steakhouse in downtown Kansas City shut down in May, Bram Wijnands was forced to look for a new way to spend his Friday and Saturday…
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Cedric Patterson grew up playing music at his church in Topeka. And in seeking out the perfect instrument for gigs inside and out of the church, he…
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What the critics are praising is something midwest fans have known for decades: that Marilyn Maye is a master of the lost art of connecting with…
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The Blue Note record label started 70 years ago when German immigrant Alfred Lion was inspired to record some of the boogie-woogie piano music he heard at…
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TubaChristmas is an annual event that brings together hundreds of tuba and euphonium players of all ages and music levels, shapes and sizes. And they all…
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Ailey Camp is one of the legacies of the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey. It's more than a summer camp for kids who want to dance. Alvin Ailey started…
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The bossa nova craze hit the US in the late 50's, and ever since then, that mellow Brazilian groove has been a standard part of many jazz musicians'…
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By Alex Smithhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-784691.mp3Kansas City, MO – It's been an intense political season, enough…
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The People's Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City got its start two years ago. That's when an all-star group of local jazz composers decided to do…