A Special Jazz Story: Honoring a Lifelong Fan on International Jazz Day 2025
Welcome to a special edition of the show—something deeper than an interview or performance. This is a personal reflection on a powerful week, one marked by magic, music, and meaning.
Just days ago, a long-awaited jazz journey reached its crescendo. What began as a simple email of gratitude transformed into a moving tribute to a timeless bond between a father and daughter, and to the heart of Kansas City’s jazz community.
It all started on April 8, 2025, with a letter from Tracey, a daughter expressing thanks for a show I host out of passion. Her father, John, an 88-year-old lifelong jazz fan…
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