Legends of Swing: Kansas City

Legends of Swing: Kansas City ()

By Kevin Olson

Legends of Swing, a new series by composer Kevin Olson, highlights the diverse world of jazz by exploring the “hot spots” for the culture and language of the genre. The first book in the series portrays “Kansas City Jazz,” defined by great names like Bennie Moten, Mary Lou Williams and Count Basie. Explore one of the many “cradles of jazz” with three performance pieces influenced by “Kansas City Stomp.”

Item No:    98-FJH2350
Series:    Legends of Swing
Year Published:    2023