The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra & Lonnie McFadden Celebrate Charlie Parker
On Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Folly Theater, the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra led by Clint Ashlock and legendary Kansas City entertainer Lonnie McFadden will present a big band reflection on the artistry of native son and creator of bebop, Charlie Parker. On this episode of The KC Arts Beat Report with Patrick Neas, Clint Ashlock shares his thoughts about the great Charlie “Bird” Parker — and how he got that nickname!