John A Griner

I love jazz because... I was first exposed to jazz in H.S. Return to Forever and Weather Report to Miles’ fusion work, to Miles Quartets to ‘Trane and I was hooked. I met Chick, Wayne, Herbie, Pat Metheny, Gary Burton. The best show I ever attended was Pat Metheny in ‘77-78 Boston touring Bright Size Life. The first jazz record I bought was Where Have I Known You Before and Mysterious Traveler together. My advice to new listeners go “six degrees of separation” from Miles. Or whatever else you have in mind.