Trumpeter Hermon Mehari’s new ‘Asmara’ album looks to his Eritrean roots
Hermon Mehari was born in Dallas and grew up mostly in Jefferson City, but the jazz trumpeter’s latest album takes inspiration from far beyond America.
On Broadway and Beyond, Revivals Bring Meaningful Revisions
Just a year ago, Broadway’s very survival seemed in danger. But these days, the future of the famous theater district seems secure, and theatergoers are also returning to venues beyond its boundaries.
Along with Chicago, New Orleans and New York, Kansas City boasts a long and distinguished jazz tradition that has encompassed artists from saxophonist Charlie Parker to singer Kevin Mahogany.
Broadway suffered an unprecedented blow in 2020 with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the aftermath of a year and a half in the dark, Broadway is poised for a comeback.
