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Historically, I always think of Kansas City as a place with a big jazz influence, with Count Basie and the like, more than Chicago, which I always associate more with the blues. While jazz is still big in NOLA and NYC, seems like more of the innovation through the years has been here, while NOLA is more into its history, even with folks like Marsalis and Batiste, who obviously leans very contemporary.
Seattle has a strong jazz history, as well as a pretty good current scene.
Yes, as I posted earlier, Seattle has a strong jazz history. Why? Probably due to WW2 which brought in many from jazz cities, but perhaps goes back further.
I think lumping New Orleans and NYC together as jazz equals does a disservice to the genre. New Orleans jazz tends to be more ragtime with a bluesy edge and usually heard either on the street or through open doorways from bars/restaurants. NYC style jazz tends more smooth, contains a much more soulful edge and more evident of its swing roots. NYC jazz clubs tend to be in basements or more intimate spaces and much less in your face so one does have to seek the clubs out. It certainly doesn't mean however they're difficult to find. https://www.jazz.org/blog/best-guide...azz-clubs-nyc/
Buffalo to a lesser degree has this musicians club: https://www.thecoloredmusiciansclub.com/ , as well as some talent like Grover Washington Jr. and Dr. Lonnie Smith.
“Jazz played an important part in the history of North Omaha. Preston Love once said, "If New York, Chicago, and Kansas City were the major leagues of jazz, Omaha was the Triple-A.” Omaha was a stop for many of the top jazz musicians in the nation from the 1920s to the 1960s. The thriving jazz culture also gave birth to many great native Omahan musicians. Most African American jazz musicians were not allowed to play with white musicians. Those wanting to hear them were very limited on where they could go. Because of this, the Dreamland Ballroom at 24th and Grant streets became the popular destination for lovers of jazz music in Omaha. The Dreamland Ballroom was where most famous African American jazz musicians played, giving members of the community a chance to experience the energy and excitement of the era.”
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