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Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Live Jazz and Walking Tour
Kansas City
Explore 18th and Vine’s rich jazz history with live music and stories from historian Erik Stafford. Discover Kansas City’s cultural roots.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mutual Musicians Foundation - Recognized as a national historic landmark, this venue is where Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie first performed together, pioneering the Be Bop genre. Their music resonated with figures like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton, and Amiri Baraka as they organized boycotts and protests against police brutality, heralding the Civil Rights Movement.
- Kansas City - The birthplace of the Negro Leagues
- The Blue Room - A venue within the American Jazz Museum that showcases live jazz performances
What's Included
- Live Jazz
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- food and drink
Additional Information
Famed for its jazz heritage, 18th and Vine was the epicenter of African American life in the Heart of America during the Jim Crow era, shaping Kansas City’s cultural identity. This tour features live jazz and offers an African American perspective on history, just one generation removed from the Civil Rights Movement. The tour is led by historian Erik Stafford, a Kansas City native who embodies the heart and soul of America.
Location
The Blue Room
East 18th Street
Underneath the Blue Room sign on 18th and Vine
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.