Category: Interviews and Profiles
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Six Impressions of David Basse
Vignettes past and present with esteemed Kansas City jazz drummer and vocalist David Basse. Part 1 – The Rieger I am sitting at the bar of 1924 Main in early April 2008 and nursing a glass of Malbec. The bar is situated towards the front of the restaurant near the entrance, leading to the main…
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Jazz Artist Tia Fuller
Tia Fuller shares insight into her career as an accomplished jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator. Tia Fuller, who also toured with Beyoncé as a member of the R&B superstar’s backing band, offered insight into her career as a female working in the music industry at an artist talk in KC in March 2008. While in…
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Reach Brings a New Voice to KC Hip Hop
Reach is a self-described “blue collar rapper” in Kansas City who unleashes a more personable, reality-based brand of hip-hop. Rather than rely on stereotypical and derogatory subject matter such as bling, bullets, and booty, Reach (aka Stacy Smith) puts forth a positive message backed by distinct Euro-lounge rhythms and melody with elements of soul, jazz,…