Introduction: Kansas City Jazz
1917-23: Local 627 & the Early Jazz Bands
1924-28: President Shaw
1929-35: Territorial Bands & A New Headquarters
1936-41: 627 Stomp
1942-50: War Years & the Aftermath
1950-60: A New Generation & President
1960-70: Merger of Local 34 & 627
Mutual Musicians Foundation: The Tradition Jams On
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