Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with KC Jazz Percussionist, Woodwind Player and Composer Patrick Alonzo Conway Smith – He has been a fixture on the Kansas City jazz and music scene for quite some time .. These days, one of his main gigs is playing with Chris Hazelton’s Boogaloo 7 at the Green Lady Lounge, along with many other gigs around the Kansas City metro. This cat brings a great deal of world knowledge to his approach on the bandstand and teaching .. He’s got great stories, a lot of jazz mileage and loves Kansas City ..

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