States of Swing: The History of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, 2003-2023, by Libby Hanssen, details the organization's past two decades of preserving a Kansas City art form.
We Did It, (KC)JO!
KCUR: KCJO performs Mary Lou Williams
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KCUR: Trans-Atlantic Jazz Love
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Review in Kansas City Star: Kansas City Jazz Orchestra featuring Gary Foster
I reviewed the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra for the Kansas City Star. They performed with legendary musician Gary Foster, vocalist Kathleen Holeman and performed a tribute to Tony DiPardo, long time leader of the KC Chiefs Pack Band. This was the first concert under new artistic director Kerry Strayer.
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