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Day: March 27, 2026

Why Margaret ‘Countess’ Johnson is a forgotten pioneer of Kansas City jazz.

Photo courtesy of American Jazz Museum

For eighty years, a story has remained buried under the tales of the great men of Kansas City jazz, from Count Basie to Charlie Parker. Living and playing alongside them was another legend, pianist Margaret “Countess” Johnson, one of the first women to lead a career as a jazz musician in Kansas City.  Unfortunately, Johnson’s… Continue reading Why Margaret ‘Countess’ Johnson is a forgotten pioneer of Kansas City jazz.

The Local Tortillas You Need to Try Around KC    

Photography by Zach Bauman.

Caramelo (841 Pennsylvania St., Lawrence, KS) Caramelo’s tortillas aren’t just some of the best in Kansas City—they’re some of the best in the country. Ruben Leal’s Sonoran-style flour tortillas have earned nods from Bon Appétit, Saveur, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Chef David Chang even used Leal’s corn tortillas on his… Continue reading The Local Tortillas You Need to Try Around KC