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Calling All Jazz Artists: Save KCSM Jazz 91

Posted on February 28, 2017 by garMarch 1, 2017
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My favorite section of Hajdu’s Strayhorn biography Lush Life, the part with the strongest storytelling, is where he talks about Billy Strayhorn’s cancer diagnosis. For this chapter, he relied on the vivid memories of Marian Logan, Harlem socialite and wife … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else | Tagged CPB, jazz, Jazz 91, KCSM, music, NPR, save the arts | 4 Replies

Jazz on the Hill, 2016

Posted on June 12, 2016 by garJune 13, 2016
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{Editor’s note: This piece in celebration of music was conceived and written before the horrific events of Saturday night, June 11, in Orlando, Florida. the gar spot conveys condolences to everyone affected by this unspeakable tragedy.} I have a cold. … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else | Tagged jazz, Jazz 91, Jazz on the Hill, KCSM, music | Leave a reply

The Jazz Journey

Posted on January 24, 2012 by garJanuary 24, 2012
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In the numbing haze in which I found myself on that fateful day in June 1996 when Mom died, I managed to focus while packing for the trip to L.A. to join my family on that which was most important: … Continue reading →

Posted in Everything Else | Tagged death, healing, jazz, KCSM, loss, music | 2 Replies
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