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Monday, August 9, 2010

Dispatches from the Scene

Kansas City musicians love their barbecue [updated]

Posted by Elke Mermis on Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 1:11 PM

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Looks like everybody's digging on the Gates mixed plate lately. Bobby Watson, local jazz sax player, is releasing his seven-part suite in September that's also centered around the legendary barbecue establishment. It's called The Gates BBQ Suite.


Arguably, Watson's piece was around before Tech's: he premiered the piece at UMKC in 2008, and has been marinating on it since 2000, when he mentioned his idea to the man, Ollie Gates, himself. 

Barbecue may be Kansas City's claim to fame, sure -- but we're just going to suggest that Kansas City widen its artistic lens. Just a bit? Like, maybe someone can write an album about Fiorella's next time. 

Update: Actually, Mac Lethal has already taken care of that, way back in '07. Here's his Crown Prime Rib Mixtape, which is about, as the rapper says, "the most delicious entree they have at Fiorella's." Touche.

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I wrote the Gates suite because it has been personal for me and my family for many years, (read the press release and the liner notes when it comes out). This is MY story and it's a Jazz story btw.

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Posted by Bobby Watson on 08/12/2010 at 6:10 PM

I think the local rappers should start up a BBQ rap war!

Screw East Side/West Side silly scuffles.

I want some Bryants vs Gates throwdowns!

Ok Joes is just begging to have a song too.

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Posted by rhonda on 08/09/2010 at 2:19 PM
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