Saturday, August 31, 2019

Gondola


Gondola.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Kelley Gant


Kelley Gant jazz.

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Fashion Model, Kelsey Hook




















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Model: Kelsey Hook


Skirt: Leith

Shoe designer: Unknown. Borrowed from a friend. Had to give them back.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Friday, August 30, 2019

Sons of Brasil


The Sons of Brasil began playing Brazilian jazz in 1991, and were booked every week for nearly 20 years. 

They are still extraordinarily popular.

Stan Kesslar: Trumpet and flugelhorn
Doug Auwarter: Drums
Greg Whitfield: Electric bass
Roger Wilder: Keyboards
Gary Helm: Percussion

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Randy Wisthoff

Randy Wisthoff is Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kansas City Zoo.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Nataliya Lucia Meyer

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Clothing designer Nataliya Lucia Meyer.


Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

Steamboat Bandits


Steamboat Bandits is an enlightened, innovative Bluegrass band.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Noelle Manica





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Fashion model Noelle Manica.


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Belinda Post: Television Host





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Belinda Post: KCTV-5 News (CBS).


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Sporting Kansas City





















Sporting KC soccer players.

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

Sean O'Brien, J.D.

Sean O'Brien is Professor of Law at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Joe Cartwright


Joe Cartwright: Pianist

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Lindsay Runnels, J.D.



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Lindsay Runnels is Associate Clinical Professor at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. 

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Jesica DeLong: Singer

Jesica DeLong is lead vocalist of A La Mode jazz band.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Rich Hill Latin Jazz


Rich Hill Latin Jazz Quintet.

Rich Hill: Keyboard & Trombone
Bryan Hicks: Bass Guitar
Charles Perkins: Clarinet, saxophone, flute
Dan Christensen: Drums
Gary Cardile: Congas

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Barbara Glesner Fines



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Barbara Glesner Fines is Dean of the School of Law at University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Ricky Kidd: Wrongfully Convicted


                         






















Ricky Kidd served 23 years in prison for a double-murder he did not commit. He is finally free.

There was a verifiable alibi: At the time of the murders, Ricky was at the Jackson County, Missouri, Sheriffs Office applying for a permit. His alibi was never investigated by the prosecution.

Midwest Innocence Project provided two lawyers, two investigators, and fifty law students over 15 years proving Ricky's innocence. 


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Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.



Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Jerry Jeff Walker: Country Music Singer, Songwriter






































Photograph © Larry F. Levenson. 

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Update: Jerry passed, October 23, 2020.

Friday, August 16, 2019

Richard Durwood

Richard Durwood, founder of Crown Cinema Corporation.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Christine Elise McCarthy



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Christine Elise McCarthy returns with the original cast of Beverly Hills, 90210, as Emily Valentine, on Fox's new BH90210.

Photograph © 2012 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Saturday, August 10, 2019

Charlie Parker, Musician, Saxophonist

Charlie Parker would have celebrated his 99th birthday, August 29, 2019.

Charlie love eating chicken, which he referred to as "yardbird", and his bandmates used that as his nickname.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Metal sculpture by Jim Myers, 2000.

Friday, August 9, 2019

Pablo Sanhueza: Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra


Pablo Sanhueza, and his Latin Jazz Quintet.

Evan Hoffman: Percussion
Ben Tervort: Bass
Pablo Sanhueza
Joseph Tesoro: Saxophone
Trevor Sphere Smith: Keyboard


Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Monday, August 5, 2019

The Willows Maternity Sanitarium


The stately building on a hill near Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, was The Willows Maternity Sanitarium

It was one of the Kansas City institutions where unwed, pregnant, young women were sent to give birth to their babies in secret.

Over 100,000 women came by train from around the nation. Mothers returned home; their babies remained in Kansas City for adoption.

Kansas City was a good choice because it was in the middle of the country, and well-served by the railroad.

I visited the site, now an apartment complex, and this retaining wall was the only thing I could find that might be original.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson.




Saturday, August 3, 2019

Claire Adams, Alyssa Murray

Claire Adams (left), with Alyssa Murray.

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.

Friday, August 2, 2019

Matt Hopper: AGORA



Guitarist Matt Hopper and his band, AGORA.
Jeff Harshbarger - bass  
John Kizilarmut - drums
Adam Larson - saxophone
Patrick Conway - percussion / congas

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. 

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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Max Groove

Max Groove: Legendary jazz pianist, songwriter, music producer, recording engineer, and radio personality.

I first photographed Max in the early 1990's. 

Photograph © 2019 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.