From the mind of George Avakian, this series of record dates was made in 1940 (with one exception) and released as an album celebrating the music of Kansas City of the late 1920's and 30's.  Count Basie and Andy Kirk are the featured bands, with small group sessions by Mary Lou Williams, Hot Lips Page, Eddie Durham, Pete Johnson and Joe Turner as well.

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