What does Kansas City share with Hannover, Germany? The ‘international language’ of jazz

The Germans love jazz and most kinds of music.

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"What is the relationship between Kansas City and its sister cities?
For 66 years, Kansas City and its sister cities have shared goodwill and positive fellowship across thousands of miles. This story was first published in KCUR's Creative Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. The idea of sister cities (or twin towns) has been around for centuries."

I found a lot of Europeans enjoy jazz. I was stationed in The Netherlands and had the opportunity to work on the Canadian Forces Network radio station in Brunssum. My show was Just Jazz every Wednesday evening from 9-11. I had fun but was surprised at the number of my Dutch neighbors who tuned in. I also had the opportunity to go to the North Sea Jazz Festival when it was in Den Haag.