Eric

I would suggest you first absorb what you have.

UMKC. I picked up the fall history class at the last minute, which was very fortuitous given my situation. This will probably be my last year in KC- I am applying for full-time teaching jobs elsewhere(and hopefully will land one!). Sounds cool - I was first turned on to jazz through a jazz history class in college. It was an "easy A" type of class, but I was so impressed by the instructor's passion for the artists that I turned into a fan myself. Dick Wright was the guy, who is something of a local legend in Lawrence. He did a Saturday am jazz show on KANU for years. He also oversaw the KU collection of jazz lps, which is immense. He was also an accomplished opera singer and used to sing the national anthem at basketball games. Good luck with your search ... we will miss having you on the scene ... maybe there would be an opportunity at KU ... Dick passed on a few years ago ... don't know how they have filled the void. Would keep you close to Bryant's

Anybody happen to know the address (former address) of the club? I'm originally from the St. Louis area, and would be curious to pull up the address with google maps. Any other really notable clubs in St. Louis' history that I should be aware of. (Long shot: anybody got any addresses for any of them?) I kind of know a little bit about Gaslight Square (heard about it from my parents over the years). Was that the main hub for clubs in St. Louis, or were there others?? Being from the STL area, I should really know this history better -- but the scene was long since gone by the time I was of any age to even have a clue about it (I was born in '69, FWIW). I know my Kansas City jazz history a fair bit better, since I've lived here (KC) since 1994. For some reason I thought it was in E. St. Louis ...

I love these- I've been using several of them in my jazz history class. They're excellent, great quality. I picked up the Quincy, Basie, Chet, Dizzy and Blakey and they are all great. I'll probably end end getting the rest. Good liner notes too! Just curious Paul - where are you teaching?

Phil Woods - it has been a while!

Absolutely, plus the bonus live version of "Sugar" smokes!

I agree. It is very nice having the Farmer & Golson solo lps. This set is a winner!!!

Great record

I love his tune "Sugar" on CTI ... just tough, soulful tenor playing!

Woody Shaw No. 1

Great call And/or the Bill Hardmans and the Mickey Tuckers. How about the Bee Hive catalog?

I remember discovering jazz when I was at KU and coming into KC to visit Music Exchange, Pennyland and of course Capers Corners (that is where all the hip KC kids bought their records). Talk about your triumvirate of record heaven Up until they closed, you could stumble on to an old Capers Corners sticker affixed to some obscure record at Music Exchange. and oh yeah, Oklahoma Joe's kicks butt

I am pretty sure this is true. I bet the notes to the Japanese lp of the same name would confirm.

Indeed those were the days ... I used to work downtown and it was ritual to stop off at Bryant's on the way to a Royal's game.

OUTSTANDING !!!

Yes, and if your forget to hand the man a plate, he barks out "PLATE"! He also has a stainless steel mixing bowl full of sauce which is applied with what appears to be a medium-sized paint brush. The sammich is topped off with white bread and the man (using thumb and forefinger to steady the sammich), slices it in two with an enormous butcher knife. If you are lucky, the impressions made by his thumb and forefinger are embossed with the bright orange sauce that happened to be on his hands. I loves Gates and there is one close to my house (the smell guides me home every night). But nothing beats hopping over to Bryant's, for all the reasons cited above

There used to be a strip club right next door (back in the 80s). Nothing like chasing some great BBQ with a cold beer next to a table of ladies fortifying for the night!

Bryant's - it's not just for breakfast anymore!!!

If you cannot catch a cab, you can always catch a cow

Correct. (Hey, kids, let's start another KC BBQ fight!) Every day is not a "10" at Bryant's (Gates is more consistent), but when Bryant's is on, it is a 12 IIRC, the sauce has been described elsewhere in the forum, but it is distinctly orange and has the consistency of sandpaper. It is intoxicating You know the fries are gonna be good when you see the empty cans of lard out back ...

Good call on the Phoenix. There is usually a good, fun crowd. Another place (at the Plaza) is Jardine's which is ~ 46th and Main.

Odd, I had the same issue with a box set (wonder if it was the same guy). I may have to try some of these suggestions.

Think the concert is at the Folly (Yup), not The Gem. (Do feel free to check out the Blue Room if you're so inclined, Michael, but FYI - it's a good mile or two east of the Folly.) Yikes, thanks for catching that Tom (I was thinking the Gem). The Folly is downtown - you will probably be staying there as well. Sadly, there is relatively little of interest downtown, either from a dining or entertainment perspective. Are you going to have a car? I would recommend it - KC is a lousy cab town. There are some worthwhile destinations in the Westport and Plaza areas, which are south of downtown - these places sort of replace our downtown for anything fun. I would still suggest either Bryant's or Gates for lunch, both are off Brooklyn, which is east of downtown off I-70.

The sound on the Jorgie's set is iffy. Belgium is worth the $$$.

Arthur Bryant's for lunch. It is close (not walking distance but short car ride). Definitive KC BBQ. There is also a Gate's close by that is quite good. After the gig, cross the street and check out the Blue Room!