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Bob Bowman Quartet is a cornerstone of the Kansas City jazz scene, led by veteran guitarist, composer, and bandleader Bob Bowman. With deep roots in big-band and modern jazz, Bowman’s career spans decades of performance, collaboration, and leadership. He played with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra on Live in Munich, a recording that earned the Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band in 1979. Widely respected in the Midwest and beyond, Bowman continues to shape the sound of contemporary jazz while honoring the traditions that informed his craft.