Tag: Present Magazine

  • 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…

  • 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,…