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Bird in Kansas City

Bird in Kansas City

Join UMKC for a release party celebrating "Charlie Parker: Bird in Kansas City" from Verve Records! 

The record stars rare recordings – of Parker playing with the Jay McShann Band in Kansas City and never-before-heard private sessions – from our Marr Sound Archives. The album cover reveals a unique image of Parker playing at the UMKC student-run Jelly Joint, from our University Archives. 

From 4-5pm view the exhibit Saxophone Supreme: The Life & Music of Charlie Parker and enjoy a reception with guest performer Bobby Watson, then stay from 5-6pm for a program and listening session with Chuck Haddix, Curator of the Marr Sound Archives and preeminent Parker historian, in partnership with the Center for Recorded Music.

Date:
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Miller Nichols Learning Center Foyer
Categories:
  Library Events  

Registration is required. There are 230 seats available.

This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the parking lot north of the library. The Miller Nichols Learning Center is located at 800 E. 51st Street, Kansas City, MO 64110. View the location on Google Maps

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Contact: 

Miller Nichols Library:

800 E 51st Street

Kansas City, MO 64110

(816) 235-1526