*The Spotlight: Charlie Parker initiative tops The Kansas City Star’s weekly entertainment advisory.
*David Basse is teaching an online course about Kansas City jazz at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Swing University.
*Kansas City’s Aryana Nemati receives a credit on a sanctioned live recording by singer-songwriter Father John Misty.
*Joe Dimino shares conversations with Daniel Dissmore and Dawson Jones.
*The jazz portion of the lineup of the San Jose Summer Fest boasts saxophone heavyweights Gary Bartz, Donald Harrison Jr., Charles McPherson and Bobby Watson. A preview published by radio station KQED suggests that the event is a de facto tribute to Charlie Parker.
*Tweet of the Week: Jeff Zdanowicz- The Black Dolphin and the Green Lady Lounge. Nothing but good cocktails and great jazz! You should check it out!