Spotlight: Charlie Parker

Kansas City will celebrate Charlie “Bird” Parker’s birthday with Spotlight 2021: Charlie Parker, a citywide celebration of his life and music in August 2021. KC Jazz Alive, University of Missouri Kansas City, the American Jazz Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Mutual Musicians Foundation, Bruce Watkins Cultural Center and numerous other cultural and civic organizations will host jam sessions, tours, lectures, exhibits, panel discussions, poetry slams, workshops and concerts celebrating Charlie Parker—Kansas City’s native son.