*Charlie Parker's daughter Kim was interviewed on local television programs here and here. KCUR's Up to Date also spoke to Kim Parker.
*Steve Lambert performed during a television station's Parker-related segment.
*The Kansas City Star documented Friday's gravesite tribute to Charlie Parker.
*Paul Mesner and Elroy Hawkins spoke to a television personality about a Charlie Parker-themed puppet show.
*KC Jazz Lark looks forward to hearing Deborah Brown perform with Joe Lovano and Terell Stafford at this weekend's Prairie Village Jazz Festival. The Prairie Village Post and The Pitch also previewed Saturday's event.
*"Firebird," a track from Chris Burnett's forthcoming album, is available at CD Baby.
*Shades of Jade's new single is titled "Where's My Tea."
*OJT's version of "I Kissed a Girl" is available at CD Baby.
*Steve Paul captured a portion of a performance featuring Mark Southerland and Hermon Mehari.
*Here are details on Everette DeVan Support Week.
*Joe Dimino interviewed Jimmy Cobb for his Neon Jazz podcast.
*Tweet o' the Week: T. White- Props to the @ESPN staffer responsible for pairing the Royals/Indians promo with Now's the Time by KC's own Charlie Parker. #BirdLives
*From Brad Cox: The People's Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City will celebrate the sixth anniversary of the "Jeff Harshbarger Presents" jazz series on Sunday, September 7 with an 8:00 pm performance at the RecordBar. The night will feature a "year in review" of the band's 2013-2014 compositional output featuring works by Patrick Alonzo Conway, Brad Cox, Forest Stewart, Nick Howell, Matt Otto, and Gerald Spaits. Cover price at the door is $5.
*The Kansas City Jazz Calendar has been updated for September.
(Original image of Saturday's ceremony at Lincoln Cemetery by Plastic Sax.)
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