A Virtual Cemetery created by Sam Hughes

KC Jazz figures

Notable people from Kansas City's jazz scene. Mostly musicians, but also political figures, club owners, authors, archivists, and documentarians.

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Bernard Hartwell “Step Buddy” Anderson Flowers have been left.

14 Oct 1919 – 10 May 1997

Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA

Count BasieFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

21 Aug 1904 – 26 Apr 1984

Jazz Musician. He was one of the greatest...

East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, New York, USA

Plot info: Mausoleum, South Forsythia Court, Row 57, Tier D

Carleton Allyn “Coonie” Coon Sr. Flowers have been left.

5 Feb 1893 – 4 May 1932

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Temple mausoleum, section Z, top right compartment

Eddie DurhamFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

19 Aug 1906 – 6 Mar 1987

Musician. He was a jazz guitarist, trombonist,...

Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

Plot info: P251 D3

Torrence Holder Veteran Flowers have been left.

17 Jan 1897 – 21 Sep 1983

Fort Gibson, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA

Plot info: 10, 3194

John F. “Brother John” Lazia Flowers have been left.

28 Oct 1896 – 10 Jul 1934

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: - GPS 39.084065, -94.538117

Julia M Lee Flowers have been left.

31 Oct 1902 – 8 Dec 1958

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: block 4

Loren Dallas McMurray Flowers have been left.

19 Sep 1897 – 29 Oct 1922

McPherson, McPherson County, Kansas, USA

Jay Columbus “Hootie” McShannFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

12 Jan 1916 – 7 Dec 2006

Jazz and Blues Musician. Born James Columbus...

Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA

Plot info: Section 58 Row 5 Site 2

Milton Morris Flowers have been left.

29 Dec 1911 – 21 Nov 1983

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA

Bennie MotenFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

13 Nov 1893 – 2 Apr 1935

Jazz Musician, Bandleader. He was one of the early...

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Grave 7, Lot 87, Block 4

Ira Alexander “Bus” Moten Flowers have been left.

16 Dec 1903 – 15 Oct 1965

Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Lot 53 B-Grabe B 3

James Andrew “Jimmy” Rushing Flowers have been left.

26 Aug 1901 – 9 Jun 1972

Kew Gardens, Queens County, New York, USA

Plot info: Memorial Park, Section F - 267 - D, Grave 2

Eddie L Saunders Flowers have been left.

24 Feb 1932 – 30 Dec 2012

Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA

Plot info: Section 51, row 8, site 17

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