Friday, March 26, 2010

Jazz at Kansas City

There is a strong tradition of jazz at Kansas City.  Among the talents that achieved world fame was Count Basie. Here are two esteemed establishments within the jazz scene at downtown Missouri.

A band playing at the Blue Room

The magnetic Lonnie McFadden doing his tap dance routine
at Jardine's.  Lonnie has a wide vocal range and plays a mean trumpet.