Charlie Parker Memorial Plaza, Kansas City, MO

Part of the cultural restoration of the historic 18th and Vine District, the epicenter of Kansas City Jazz, past and present,  the statue, titled “Bird Lives,” honors Kansas City native Charlie Parker, one of the greatest jazz musicians, along with other pioneers such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Parker played leading role in the development [...]

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City, MO

Homestead Grays Team Photo, 1913 “Satchel Paige was the best and fastest pitcher I’ve ever faced.” –-Joe DiMaggio, recalling the time he faced Paige as part of his tryout for major league baseball. DiMaggio went 1 for 5 against Paige.  “The only change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second class citizen to a [...]

Buffalo Soldiers Monument, Kansas City, MO

Located across the border in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, the Buffalo Soldiers Monument was dedicated by General Colin Powell in 1992. The monument honors the 9th and 10th Cavalry comprised of African American Soldiers, formed in 1866. These troopers proved their bravery and valor throughout the Indian Wars, winning the respect of the Cheyenne warriors who named [...]

American Jazz Museum, Kansas City, MO

Located in the historic 18th & Vine district of Kansas City, Missouri, the American Jazz Museum showcases the life works of Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzergerald, Louis Armstrong and other jazz greats. Visit the museum’s official website for more information on current and upcoming exhibitions, concerts and other events. Address: 16161 E. 18th Street, Kansas [...]

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