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Kansas City Swing and Blues.

Jazz Critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the work of Kansas City pianist Jay McShann. As a big band leader in the 40s and 50s, McShann helped start the careers of jazz stars like Charlie Parker and Big Joe Turner. Kevin reviews a reissue of a 1972 album, "Going to Kansas City."

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Other segments from the episode on February 15, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 15, 1989: Interview with Leonard Feather; Review of Jay McShann's album "Going to Kansas City"; Interview with Joseph Papp; Review of the television show "Tanner…

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