Cape Loves Jazz! A Retrospective of Jazz in the Heartland Region | City of Cape Girardeau

The Heartland Region has had a long, storied history with the music genre of jazz- from the riverboats in the 20s, all the way up to venues in our modern-day downtown featuring artists that are pushing the boundaries of that fabled sound. In this video, Adrian dives into the stories and people who helped make jazz, and live music in general become the staple of the Cape Girardeau community it is today!
EDITOR’S NOTE:
While this video seeks to impartially cover jazz’s connection to the Heartland region, the history of jazz in the United States is vast and much more complex than can fit in a 10-minute video. We here at the City of Cape Girardeau encourage all who are interested in this topic to learn more about the nuances of jazz and its roots in our country’s history.
For more information, visit www.cityofcape.org/jazz or visit Cape Girardeau’s Public Library for further reading!
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