*Smoke Sessions Records created a trailer for Bobby Watson’s forthcoming album Back Home in Kansas City.
*The Marcus Lewis Big Band shared a music video for its new song "You're Very Special".
*Nina Cherry lists a few unconventional venues in Kansas City magazine.
*Joe Dimino documented portions of performances by the Leslie Maclean Trio and the duo of Mark Lowrey and Arnold Young.
*Sean Jones chatted with Steve Kraske on KCUR’s Up To Date program.
*Melissa Aldana, Charles McPherson and Camille Thurman are among the artists praising Charlie Parker in a feature published by The New York Times.
*Tweet of the Week: Kadesh Flow- Bruh.... Sean fn Jones REALLY SAT IN WITH US LAST NIGHT and justcasually went tf off @jazzbonist @kemetcoleman