The author of Plastic Sax has been traveling abroad. The garish typos in a recent review have been corrected. A compilation of recent newsworthy items follows.
*Bobby Watson made an appearance on KCUR.
*Nick Hmeljak is featured in Kansas City magazine.
*A travel feature in The New York Times highlighted attractions including the American Jazz Museum and Black Dolphin.
*Joe Dimino interviewed Ernest Melton.
*The Kansas City Star noted the passing of Claude Alvin Ford.
*An editorial in The Voice considers promotional efforts for the Jazz District.