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Thank Q
There will never be another like Quincy Jones. He changed this world for the better. Since our first meeting, I’ve never stopped being...
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Sleep well, sweet Candy Girl
Justin Kauflin in Kennedy Center's dressing room with Candy Girl
Aug 26, 20211 min read
In Memoriam Prof. Kirkpatrick
This week's episode of "JK's Sunday Hymns and Things" is dedicated to Gary Kirkpatrick. I had the great fortune of studying classical...
Feb 28, 20211 min read
Remembering Clark Terry
Concert and conversation in memory of jazz legend and mentor extraordinaire, Clark Terry
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Remembering Grandma Julie Nagao
Grandma's 88th birthday
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Remembering Professor Mabern
I first encountered Harold Mabern while I was visiting colleges back in 2004. My last stop before heading home was William Paterson...
Sep 24, 20192 min read
In Memoriam Mulgrew Miller
Remembering a remarkably humble and gracious mentor, Mulgrew Miller
May 9, 20131 min read
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