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Title of Piece: A Cat Called Bird
Artist: Jean McGuire
Size: 30 x 24 framed
Medium: Charcoal on toned paper
Price: $650
About the Piece:
Charlie “Bird” Parker was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the twentieth century, and Kansas City played a defining role in his artistic development. Before rising to international fame, Parker came of age here as both a young man and a musician, shaping his distinctive sound in the clubs and late-night jam sessions along 12th and 18th Streets. Today, his legacy remains deeply connected to Kansas City and its enduring place in the history of jazz.
About the Artist:
After a forty-year hiatus from art, Jean McGuire rediscovered her passion through portrait studies, drawn to the challenge of capturing the unique stories behind each person. Her portraits seek to illuminate the emotions and histories of these individuals, making each piece a narrative in itself.
Title of Piece: A Cat Called Bird
Artist: Jean McGuire
Size: 30 x 24 framed
Medium: Charcoal on toned paper
Price: $650
About the Piece:
Charlie “Bird” Parker was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the twentieth century, and Kansas City played a defining role in his artistic development. Before rising to international fame, Parker came of age here as both a young man and a musician, shaping his distinctive sound in the clubs and late-night jam sessions along 12th and 18th Streets. Today, his legacy remains deeply connected to Kansas City and its enduring place in the history of jazz.
About the Artist:
After a forty-year hiatus from art, Jean McGuire rediscovered her passion through portrait studies, drawn to the challenge of capturing the unique stories behind each person. Her portraits seek to illuminate the emotions and histories of these individuals, making each piece a narrative in itself.