"Like every other place, I guess, Kansas City was quite a different city when I was a youngster there. They had quite a few clubs, and we had what we used to call jam sessions every night"
- Ben Webster
About this Quote
Ben Webster's quote speaks with the changes that have occurred in Kansas City over time. He assesses his childhood in the city, noting that there were many clubs which they had "jam sessions" every night. This suggests that the city was vibrant and alive with music and home entertainment. It also indicates that the city has altered ever since, as it is unlikely that there are still jam sessions every night. This quote talks to the idea that cities are continuously altering and progressing, and that the past is not always indicative of the present. It likewise talks to the importance of music and entertainment in developing a vibrant and vibrant city.
This quote is written / told by Ben Webster between March 27, 1909 and September 20, 1973. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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