I’m a jazz writer in Tokyo and have been visiting Kansas City for 10 years. I go there almost every year to hear jazz and meet the Kansas City jazz musicians.
I don’t know if you realize what a treasure you have in Kansas City jazz, especially at 18th and Vine. People should realize that 18th and Vine is a wonderful place.
My very best to all people in Kansas City.
Yoko Takemura
Tokyo
GP,
There are jazz enthusiast around the world. I've never been to Japan but from personal experience I know that in Asia and Europe there are plenty of music lovers who know more about KCs heritage than most Kansas Citians.
Posted by: solomon | February 18, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Does not know.
Posted by: Stifled Freedom | February 18, 2009 at 11:14 AM
How many people in Tokyo even know of Kansas City much less the jazz district? I'll bet half of Japan does know Kansas City exists.
Posted by: Stifled Freedom | February 18, 2009 at 11:14 AM