Jazz History Tour: 18th and Vine's Cultural Legacy
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3 Ratings
Kansas City

Explore 18th and Vine’s rich jazz history with live music and stories from historian Erik Stafford. Discover Kansas City’s cultural roots.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mutual Musicians Foundation - Recognized as a national historic landmark, this venue is where Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie first performed together, pioneering the Be Bop genre. Their music resonated with figures like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Adam Clayton, and Amiri Baraka as they organized boycotts and protests against police…
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What's Included
  • Live Jazz
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • food and drink
Additional Information

Famed for its jazz heritage, 18th and Vine was the epicenter of African American life in the Heart of America during the Jim Crow era, shaping Kansas City’s cultural identity. This tour features live jazz and offers an African American perspective on history, just one generation removed from the Civil Rights Movement. The tour is led by historian Erik…

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Location
The Blue Room
East 18th Street
Underneath the Blue Room sign on 18th and Vine
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Brettbt4116wu
May 3, 2025
An epic walk though the history of 18th and Vine! - Erik has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history, places and people that have their roots in the 18th and Vine neighborhood. He weaves all of them into stories of the neighborhood and its importance to Kansas City's history. These stories show how vital this neighborhood was and is to not only the evolution of Jazz but also the impact this neighborhood has had on the city and the nation. It is a thoroughly entertaining tour and educational at the same time. Highly recommend!
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Mark_k
Mar 31, 2025
18th and Vine neighborhood of KC - Very enjoyable and informative. Lots of interesting history of the jazz community and the Black community in KC.
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James_k
Nov 9, 2024
Great Missouri Tour - Amazing. Knowledgeable tour guide. Great sites! The jazz museum should hire him! Apparently had a good book as well he should tout more!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).