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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

Heading: War Years and the Aftermath

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Myra Taylor MMF Photo Collection, #128

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AFM President James Petrillo MMF Photo Collection, #111

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Jay McShann Band Jay McShann Collection

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Harlan Leonard Band MMF Photo Collection, #36-SW

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Andy Kirk Band Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

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Myra Taylor MMF Photo Collection, #127

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Dwight "Gatemouth" Moore Brian Thurn Collection

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Julia Lee & Her Boy Friends Dave E. Dexter, Jr. Collection

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Jimmy Keith Band MMF Photo Collection, #59-WW

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The Four Tons Of Rhythm courtesy Kansas City Museum

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Jesse Price Band MMF Photo Collection, #29-WW

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Tommy Douglas Orchestra courtesy Kansas City Museum

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Oliver Todd's Hottentots courtesy Kansas City Museum

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Union officials, c. 1949 MMF Photo Collection, #121

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James Petrillo & Richard Smith MMF Photo Collection, #119

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