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    Monday, February 23, 2009

    Grandpa and All That Jazz!


    So I went to see 'Ella' at the Laguna Playhouse. There are no words to explain the sheer genius and talent that I was able to indulge in. I was in awe of the Skat-queen ... yet felt compelled to share this moment with those nearest and dearest to me.
    My grandfather was a musician back during a time when segregation was alive and thriving. Many of times he has shared his stories about how he was privileged to be around great talent despite his Chicano background.
    He has always told me, "Don't ever feel inferior because of your race. They are just people like you and me." So as I sat in the Laguna Playhouse, with my non-blonde hair and inadequacy of social etiquette, I felt right at home in the familiarity of the music of my soul. The music he played. The music that existed before me.
    I was enthralled ... and wished so much that people could experience Grandpa's music one last time. And there it was. On stage. Grandpa's music. During my Sunday visit with him I was bubbling over with excitement just sharing with him my experience at the play. Then..........a deep breath........afraid of the rejection........I asked him if he would like to go.
    His 90 year old wise face turned towards me, and he softly replied, "I would enjoy that."

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