04 PLAIN OL PARIS by GriotJabu (Jabulani Leffall)

A spoken word piece, personal essay and and ode to Kansas City as a concept, place and idea,, "Plain Ol' Paris," is a play on words for Kansas City once being called the Paris of the Plains. The fourth cut off the album Respect the Beard: Spoken Soul, Plain Ol' Paris is a survey of Kansas City's rich history and triumph, potential and unique story from the perspective of Jabulani Leffall (first name Jabulani LOL:) who is the host of a regional NPR member station talk show called Central Standard. Central Standard is a live weekday show based at member station KCUR 89.3 FM. The music for Plain Ol' Paris is composed by Central Standard's former music curator Miles Bonny. A tribute to Jazz, Blues, Walt Bodine, Charlie Parker, Satchel Paige, the Nelson Atkins Museum, the MAX Bus and Loose Park can all be found here as can the harrowing story of personal loss in a town mid-American charm and hidden mystery under the shroud of historical precedent. Good Morning Kansas CITY!