Music

While the focus of Kansas City music is on Jazz, its contribution to the music style "Blues" is equally significant. The presence of Kansas City in the history of Blues can be traced back to the 1940s. Big Joe Turner and Pete Johnson were among the front runners in this genre who recorded the "jump blues" which in course of time transitioned to "rhythm and blues". In a subsequent evolution this took even the form of "rock n roll". Charlie Parker, the famous Jazz Legend from Kansas City contributed further to the growing popularity of the blues with his "Now's the Time" which employed the blue notes and the pentatonic scale akin to the blues genre.

In the years that followed, Kansas City produced a number of successful artists in the blue genre. Little Hatch, Jay Mcshann, Sonny Kenner, and Cotton Candy are only some of these successful individuals who contributed to the popularity of Blues in Kansas City. In more recent times, it is a common sight to find musicians from the city finishing their engagements at jazz clubs and weddings and heading straight to the 18th and Vine District downtown Kansas and participate in the all-night parties some of which go on right till day break. You can also enjoy some of these when you travel Kansas City.

Kansas City music and events directory

http://kansascitymusic.com/

Kansas City concerts and clubs

http://www.pitch.com/music

The Musician's Foundation has provided further impetus to the Blues particularly because the liquor laws do not apply here and visitors are free to enjoy alcoholic beverages till the sun is up. The Music foundation has remained the staple of Kansas City music and has not made any major changes to its look since the 1940s. The web links on this page are helpful resource points to learn more on Kansas City music. Some web pages on travel service Kansas City may also help you.

The digital world's contribution to Kansas City music has also been very pronounced since many talented individuals have been able to exploit the medium to the hilt taking their music around the world with the least effort as well as expenses. Rapper Ron Ron's story illustrates this point. By using the power of the popular tool "You tube" Ron Ron could broadcast his videos right into the hearts of thousands of bass lovers and cemented his position in the industry.

Kansas City music venues

http://www.yelp.com/c/kansas-city-mo/musicvenues

Local band network for Kansas music

http://www.localbandnetwork.com/scene/index.cfm?localityid=100