A short reading in memory of John Swenson who was an incredible journalist, writer, lover of music, and lover of New Orleans. Here's to John today and every single day. Music alone shall live.
I love hearing you read John's words. Beautifully done. New Atlantis is such a good book, and John was such a knowledgable, skillful writer who could write about anything, and anyone, from Billy Ray Cyrus to The Kinks to Thelonious Monk... and do it with grace and perspective. John left the world a better place, indeed. And he sure knew his way around JazzFest and the Crescent City. Very nice that you paid tribute to John.
I love hearing you read John's words. Beautifully done. New Atlantis is such a good book, and John was such a knowledgable, skillful writer who could write about anything, and anyone, from Billy Ray Cyrus to The Kinks to Thelonious Monk... and do it with grace and perspective. John left the world a better place, indeed. And he sure knew his way around JazzFest and the Crescent City. Very nice that you paid tribute to John.
Thank you! Here’s to your friend, and for the world being a better place with the writing and memories he left behind.