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Jazz Music: History of Jazz Music in Kansas City

From its beginnings as nothing more than a simple trading post

on the banks of the Missouri river, to its raucous heyday in the

1920's and 30's, Kansas City has retained the independent spirit

of its frontier beginnings. Even though an assortment of

colorful characters, cowboys, politicians, criminals, and even

wagon trains populate the history of Kansas City, you can forget

everything you've ever heard about it being a "cow town." Today,

the outgrowth of that colorful history and frontier spirit

radiates energetically throughout the city and its populace.

Widely regarded as the birthplace of Jazz. KC's early reputation

as a "wide-open, anything goes" city captivated and allured the

musical performers of the day. It's central location and ease of

access via rail were the other components which induced this

musical migration. Kansas City became a haven for musicians and

fans alike.

The musicians, who interpreted their experiences in KC's

permissive environment through their music, were also creating

the elastic techniques and musical license, which remain at the

heart of Jazz today. The hub of this development was the 18th

and Vine district. Many legendary musicians, Count Basie, Ella

Fitzgerald, Joe Turner and Charlie Parker to name a few, made

their way to Kansas City. Their connection to one another and to

the Kansas City "scene" brought about a unique musical expansion

which enriched the city's history and initiated the genesis of

Jazz.

Kansas City's affiliation with Jazz is celebrated daily at the

American Jazz Museum in the 18th and Vine District and nightly

at clubs and restaurants throughout the city. Live Jazz and

Blues are still an important part of the Kansas City

entertainment and nightlife scene.

Kansas City's early sports history, specifically its affiliation

with Negro League Baseball, is showcased in detail at the Negro

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League Baseball Museum.

Also located at the 18th and Vine District, the museum documents

the history of Negro League Baseball from its beginnings in the

mid 1800's, to its demise in the 1960's. If you are interested

in this facet of the histoy of baseball, a visit to this museum

is highly recommended.

A part-time writer and full-time webmaster, Joseph Patrick, can

usually be found managing his full service travel website,

http://www.Triptactics.com where you will find the resources to

book affordable trips to Kansas City as well as other exciting

vacation destinations.

About the author:

A part-time writer and full-time webmaster, J. Patrick, can

usually be found managing his full service travel website,

http://www.Triptactics.com where you will find the resources to

book affordable trips to Kansas City as well as other exciting

vacation destinations.