RJ's Kansas City 6

Swing Meets the Blues in Kansas City

RJ Spangler's Kansas City Six celebrates the Great Blues Shouters of the American Southwest, such as Big Turner, Jimmy Rushing , Cleanhead Vinson & Wynonnie Harris. The band is made up of Dan Devins on vocals, Alicia Marie on guitar, Gwen MacPhee on string bass, James O'Donnell on Trumpet, Goode Wyche III on tenor sax, and band leader, producer and drummer RJ Spangler on drums. Swing meets the blues in Kansas City! The entire country was in the throngs of the Depression, but KC still knew how hard with great bands led by Count Basie, Benny Moten & Harlen Leonard. & featuring great blues shouters. A great era in American music, celebrated by top Detroit musicians, some veteran & some up & coming.

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RJ's Kansas City Six performs the Big Joe Turner tune, "Well All Right." The Band Members are: Dan Devins: Vocals RJ Spangler: Drums Alicia Marie: Guitar Ella Campbell: Saxophone James O'Donnell: Trumpet Gwendolyn MacPhee

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RJ's Kansas City Six at Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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RJ's Kansas City Six at Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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RJ's Kansas City Six at Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor, Michigan - Photo by Chuck Andersen

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RJ's Kansas City Six at Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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