JAM: June/July 2002 Issue: Jazz Snaps

Hangin' with B.B.
	March 26, 2002 -- KCJA Jazz Education Director Tom Alexios (top right) arranged for music students Josh Rosebaugh (left) and Nick Alexios to meet the legendary bluesman B.B. King backstage after King's performance at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. A brush with greatness, indeed. (photo by Kate Hastings)
Coda Coda
	May 17, 2002 -- At the end of the First Annual Benefit Concert for The Coda Jazz Fund, several of the participants gathered for a group photo in the lobby of the Gem Theater. Left to right: Randall Smith (The Kansas City Star), Ahmad Alaadeen, Former Kansas City Mayor (and concert emcee) Emanuel Cleaver, Mike Metheny, Marilyn Maye, Kevin Mahogany, Pat Wilson, and front and center, Myra Taylor. (photo by Debbie Sauer)
Jammin' for KKFI
	May 19, 2002 -- Trumpeter Al Pearson was one of many area musicians who came together on May 19 at The New Point Grille to benefit radio station KKFI. Also on hand were David Basse, Myra Taylor and a number of other KC jazz and blues notables. (photo by Evie Quarles)
A True Friend of KC Jazz & Blues
	An eyewitness to decades of important KC jazz and blues happenings, bartender John Albertson (photographed recently at his familiar Grand Emporium post) was the star of the February/March 2001 JAM when he looked back on his many years behind the bar at old Milton's on Main. On Tuesday, June 11, beginning at 7:00 p.m., there will be a benefit at the Grand Emporium for Albertson who has encountered some unexpected medical expenses. The talent lineup is TBA as we go to press, the donation at the door will be $10. Call 816-531-7557 for up-to-date details. (photo by Evie Quarles)