Day 6: A Song That Reminds You Of Somewhere

The saying goes, "Everything is up to date in Kansas City!" Now to most of the world, Kansas City barely makes the map, but to those of us who live here, it's a gem. The song that reminds me of somewhere is "K.C. Blues" by Charlie "Bird" Parker, a native of Kansas City. I love traveling and seeing new places, but at the end of the day I'm always glad to be back in Kansas City. What's so great about KC is that it's the meeting of the best of two states. The best of Kansas and the best of Missouri can be found in Kansas City. What's so great about this song is that represents the great history of Kansas City. There are two things that make Kansas City great, Jazz music and Bar-Be-Que. It just so happens that my favorite BBQ in the world, burnt ends, is native to Kansas City. Jazz has always held a place in this city, and Charlie Parker is the leading jazz musician to come from KC. In fact the world's only jazz museum can be found in Kansas City's famous 18th and Vine Jazz district. I once read a quote that said, ""While New Orleans was the birthplace of jazz, America's music grew up in Kansas City." This song is an example of that. Hope you enjoy the sound of Kansas City!