Remember: Charlie Parker Hated Kansas City

This town loves the legacy of the troubled jazz man . . . However, so many locals have remided of this not-so-fun fact . . .

Rumor has it . . .

Amid the throws of heroin-induced pain . . . Parker had a moment of clarity and told his significant other . . .

"If I die, please don't bury me in Kansas City."

However . . . Despite his last wishes . . . Here's a promo invoking his legend . . .

"Thursday marks what would be the 104th birthday of jazz legend and Kansas City icon Charlie Parker. Now, there is a new way to celebrate his legacy and support the American Jazz Museum."

Surprise . . . It's a trinket of some sort that's really more of a fundraiser.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

American Jazz Museum offering new way to honor Kansas City jazz icon Charlie Parker