He loves all music, but it's jazz that touches his soul.
My appreciation and love of jazz come from living in the city of its
birth. Music
is such a part of the New Orleans culture and experience that we
identify with
it beyond the norm - it defines us, our past, our present and our
future. I recall
being introduced to this uniquely American art form on Sunday
mornings at
home, hearing the music of Armstrong, Ellington, and Basie. Ours was
a
musical household as my mother, father and siblings appreciated all
things
musical and it was not unusual to hear the sounds of Gershwin
followed by
those of Stan Kenton.
For me, music is life and Jazz is the pulse.
