I heard a rumor, well, I heard more than just a rumor -- I heard the actual record. I heard it on 18th is a celebration of music that David Ford, world traveler, artist and owner of YJ's put out on CD in 2007. It features local musicians playing music that is as advertised, played on and around the art corridor which stretches from 18th and Highland to 18th and Wyandotte in Kansas City Missouri. It is a precursor to the celebration of Kansas City's Carinval, or Mardi Gras. This grass roots neighborhood celebration has been happening for over ten years. Don't believe me? Check out these videos...
The second coming of this recording is being dubbed now. I've actually known about this effort for several months now, but couldn't figure out a way to do a story about it. Tonight, and advanced copy was played for the patrons of YJ's, including myself. I now know some of what is on the record. For instance, the band, Chickenhoof, which reformed for New Years plays a song that I recorded on video in 2001. I decided to upload it again to take advantage of the improvements in quality on Youtube...
Also, what has become one of my favorite jazz tunes played at the jam at YJ's, I believe it is called seven eleven is on the record. I have samples of the Jazz Jam at YJ's, here is one of them....
Lets not forget all the others who play and keep the spirit alive in our city....
In short, this recording is a celebration of the music, musicians and artists who make this street come alive. It should not be missed or overlooked by Kansas Citians that these creative people are showing us the way forward.
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