*KCJazzLark responds to The Atlantic's "Jazz District Authenticity Problem" essay. Hunter Long shares his take. Here's Tony Botello's reaction to the previous Plastic Sax post about the matter: "And if you listen closely, the sound of Kansas City Jazz can still be heard as it evolves, melds and influences hip-hop, R&B and so many other forms of music that are often overlooked by the critics and librarians who keep a constant vigil for Charlie Parker's ghost."
*Project H commissioned an excellent EPK for its new Become Light album.
*Sylvia Maria Gross of KCUR's KC Currents profiles Mike Corrigan's BAC Horn Doctor.
*The establishment of an "International Jazz Hall of Fame" is being considered in Chicago.
*The Majestic has a- wait for it- jazz calendar!
*Black House Improvisors' Collective is having "Fun With Gongs".
*Here's an EPK for the "Diverse Plays Michael Jackson" concept.
*Benny Golson's first set at the Blue Room was reviewed by The Star.
*Bob McWilliams reviewed Dave Pietro's appearance at Kansas City Academy.
*Los Angeles-based Mike Melvoin, an occasional collaborator of David Basse, has died. Basse hosted a tribute to Melvoin a couple months ago. Sue Vicory documented the occasion.
*T.J. Martley takes on Herbie Hancock's solo on Wayne Shorter's "Orbits."
*Last weekend's highly anticipated take on the Charlie Parker with Strings concept, a collaboration between Miguel Zenon and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, was reviewed by Howard Reich.
*Phonologotronic wonders if his ensemble will ever play the Blue Room.
*The American Jazz Museum will host a free "opening reception" and "jazz concert" related to a new Ella Fitzgerald exhibit with "remarks by Mayor Sly James and CEO Greg Carroll" on Friday, March 2, at 6 p.m.
*Tweet o' the Week: ChrisPhelan- KC great Bobby Watson doing a favor. Front of The Gem, 18th & Vine photo at Instagram
*Comment o' the Week: Anonymous- A trap huh? If it was a trap it was to get you to actually make a statement as opposed to more non-commital, tepid musings that seem to be the bulk of your writing. This write up and your response serve as perfect examples.
(Original image by Plastic Sax.)
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