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*The Kansas City jazz organist Dave Creighton has reportedly died. Creighton is best known among the general public for his band’s street performances on First Fridays.
*The Kansas City Star notes the passing of drummer Marvin Jones.
*Joe Dimino checked in with Vincent Orsolini.
*Tweet of the Week: Green Lady Lounge- Macedonia listeners represent 5% of Green Lady Radio listeners over the last 30 days. Thanks for listening to all original compositions by Kansas City jazz musicians!
Original image by Plastic Sax.
*The Kansas City musician Marvin Jones has died.
*Johnnie’s Jazz Bar & Grille in downtown Kansas City will transform into a Harry Potter-themed space for seven days in April.
*Steve Paul filmed a portion of Steve Cardenas’ appearance at recordBar. Joe Dimino documented Angela Ward Trio’s recent midday show at the Blue Room.
*Marc Myers admires Frank Foster at JazzWax.
*Tweet of the Week: Michael Eaton- I'm in Kansas City on April 20, playing with Second Nature Ensemble for the EMAS series at @CharlotteStreetaround 8:30pm. A great concert series worth your support! SN is a mix of free jazz, new music, and electronic music, aiming to do something different in KC jazz + improv.