JAM: February/March 2002 Issue: Jazz Snaps

Two KC Greats, and One In the Making Dec. 2, 2001 - Pianist Eldar Djangirov (left with KC jazz legends Myra Taylor and Art Jackson) at the Community Christian Church "Jazz Carol Fest." (photo by Evie Quarles)	The Honors Just Keep Coming In... Dec. 15, 2001 - Another KC Jazz legend, Jay McShann, at the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Gala. McShann and Claude "Fiddler" Williams were among 175 people recognized for their contributions to Jackson County history. (photo by Evie Quarles)

As Well They Should... Dec. 15, 2001 - Jackson County Executive Kathryn Shields with KC jazz treasure, Claude "Fiddler" Williams, at the Jackson County 175th Anniversary Gala. (photo by Evie Quarles) A "Four Bass Hit" Dec. 2, 2001 - The Kansas City Bass Quartet (left to right: Gerald Spaits, James Albright, Craig Akin, Bob Bowman) at the Community Christian Church (photo by Evie Quarles)
Trust Us, Soon It Will Be This Warm Again June 2001- Drummer Jurgen Welge captured this sunny moment when the JAM editor (right) dropped off copies of the new June/July issue at the Phoenix Piano Bar & Grill. Looking on with approval (and good tans) were saxophonist Jim Mair (left) and house pianist Tim Whitmer (center). July 2001, at the Kansas City Blues & Jazz Festival - Joining Tom Alexios (second from left), who is Down Beat magazine's Special Projects guru, KCJA Jazz Education Director and builder of the percussion sculpture pictured, are Dean Hampton (left), Director of Publications for the Jazz Ambassadors, Robert Randolph (second from right), second place winner in the 2001 Miles Davis Trumpet Competition, and trumpet virtuosos/festival headliner Arturo Sandoval (right). (photo by Evie Quarles)