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Beneath Missouri Skies: Pat Metheny in Kansas City 1964-1972
Although Pat Metheny is in many aspects a global citizen, he is first and foremost a native of Missouri. His midwestern-American background and influences appear in his music much like a motif appears in literature.
By Kyle SimplerJune 17, 2021
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The Instrument Maker: Roger Sadowsky
Continuing in my Chats with Cats articles I wanted to speak with an instrument maker. We often forget how important these artisans are to the tone and timbre of the music itself. Being a guitarist, I was excited to speak with Roger Sadowsky...
By B.D. LenzJune 14, 2021
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Chenin Blanc from the Loire
The wild Loire river runs from the Atlantic ocean deep into France's center, and there is beautiful, diverse, and historically under-appreciated wine throughout its entire length. But the middle section, from Angers to the city of Tours, is where Chenin Blanc rules.
By Matt PenmanJune 10, 2021
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Kenny Washington: From the Ninth Ward to the World Stage
As a result of past visits to Norfolk, Kenny Washington has amassed a large following of fans here, so it was no surprise that tickets sold out when the Virginia Arts Festival announced that he would be the first guest of the post-Covid season.
By Mark RobbinsJune 8, 2021
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Tuesday Night Jams at the Owl: A 25 Year Legacy in Seattle
Traditionally, the jam session in jazz has provided an outlet for artistic growth and musical connections, for younger musicians to play with more established artists. The oral tradition that has allowed the music to evolve and grow generationally lives at the community jam session.
By Paul RauchJune 4, 2021
