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Bobby Watson, Adam Larson, Charlie Parker & Rod Fleeman

By Joe Dimino | Neon Jazz
January 15, 2023
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On the final show of 2022, we celebrate the titans of the Kansas City scene throughout the hour starting with guitarist

Rod Fleeman

guitar, acoustic

" data-original-title="" title="">Rod Fleeman with a live cut from his time at the fabled KC institution the Green Lady Lounge. From there we hear from the king of KC in

Bobby Watson

saxophone, alto
b.1953

" data-original-title="" title="">Bobby Watson then

Adam Larson

saxophone
b.1990

" data-original-title="" title="">Adam Larson and

Christopher Burnett

saxophone, alto
b.1955

" data-original-title="" title="">Christopher Burnett. In between, we hear from icons including

Marilyn Maye

vocals
b.1928

" data-original-title="" title="">Marilyn Maye and

Charlie Parker

saxophone, alto
1920 - 1955

" data-original-title="" title="">Charlie Parker. Thanks for all the love in 2022 and cheers to 2023. We are ready to roll. Until next time, dig the jazz, my friends.

Playlist

Rod Fleeman Trio "Prince" Saturday Afternoon Live at the Green Lady Lounge (Green Lady Records) 0:00
Host talks 7:42
Marilyn Maye "Night of My Nights" Meet Marvelous Marilyn Maye (RCA Records) 9:56
Jeff Denson
bass
" data-original-title="" title="">Jeff Denson "Daily Jubilee of Dancing Herbie D" Finding Light (Ridgeway Records) 12:19
Host talks 17:48
Joshua Redman
saxophone
b.1969
" data-original-title="" title="">Joshua Redman "Playing" Still Dreaming (Nonesuch Records) 18:51
Christopher Burnett "My One and Only Love" Live at the Drum Room in Kansas City (ARC Records) 21:52
Host talks 25:15
Sonny Stitt
saxophone
1924 - 1982
" data-original-title="" title="">Sonny Stitt "Walkin'" Tenors in Orbit (UMG Recordings) 26:12
Bobby Watson "Bon Voyage" Back Home in Kansas City (Smoke Sessions) 32:05
Host talks 38:18
Charlie Parker "Lover Man" Complete Savoy Sessions (Savoy) 39:28
Adam Larson Trio "Life Cycle" With Love, From Kansas City (Outside in Music) 42:35
Host talks 46:32
Brian Blade
drums
b.1970
" data-original-title="" title="">Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band "Good Feeling Blues" Chicago 1920s (Mid City Records) 47:35
Host talks 51:18
Matthew Alec
saxophone, tenor
b.1983
" data-original-title="" title="">Matthew Alec and The Soul Electric "Blues for McCoy" Cleveland Time (Cleveland Time Records) 52:05

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