Charlie Parker
Bebop\'s revolutionary saxophone genius, born in KC.
Count Basie
Swing-era bandleader who defined the KC jazz sound.
Big Joe Turner
Shouting blues singer who bridged jazz and rock and roll.
Tech N9ne
Independent hip-hop mogul from Kansas City.
Kevin Mahogany
Kansas City jazz vocalist.
Janelle Monae
Kansas City-born genre-defying pop/funk artist.