Mike Corrigan is maintaining a centuries-old craft of making and repairing brass instruments. Musicians from Bruno Mars' band,

Lincoln Center's jazz series and others from around the world come to his shop, which is also working to train the next generation.

Across the historic intersection at Kansas City’s 12th and Vine streets, B.A.C. Musical Instruments operates as one of the few remaining American factories handcrafting professional brass instruments.

“This is where all the musicians would hang out back in the day,” said founder Mike “Horn Doctor” Corrigan, gesturing toward the Paseo sunken garden beside his shop. “They called it ‘The Bowl.’ So to be here, across from 12th and Vine, making jazz instruments for musicians around the world — it’s surreal. It feels meant to be.”

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