Heartland Films, Inc. presents an important documentary as a keepsake for the heritage of the Kansas City jazz and blues music scene. Footage covering The Big Joe Turner Birthday Bash at BB’s Lawnside BBQ, jams at popular venues such at Jardines, The Blue Room and Knuckleheads are all included in this contemporary piece.

Pat Metheny, Bobby Watson, Kevin Mahogany and Marilyn Maye along with other greats such as Joe Cartwright, the McFadden Brothers, Mama Ray and Tim Whitmer all play gigs in and around Kansas City.

Some tour the world year round .Jazz and blues venues include the Grand Emporium, Harling’s Upstairs, Jardines, The Drum Room and the Majestic Steakhouse. Dozens of other venues offer jazz and blues weekly.