The Classic "Cutting" Contest

The Cutting Contest has been a proving ground for jazz musicians for as long as there has been jazz.


Please read the following book excerpt about one of the most famous cutting contests of all time.

• Write a brief synopsis (summary) (75-100 words) of the book excerpt.

• Your synopsis should include the major players of the story and the basic storyline.

• You also need to answer the following question in a separate paragraph:

• Why do you think there are so many different accounts of the same event? What do you think really happened at the Cherry Blossom in Kansas City, Missouri? 

This assignment will count as a quiz grade

Assignment due: 3/20/13