Learning for a Lifetime

Jazz Trio Makes Big Impression on Young Man

Humanities programs have a profound influence. In 2003, the Jack Gilfoy Trio played at the Interim Central Library. Their concert highlighted the progression of jazz throughout history. While many patrons enjoyed the afternoon, it had a particularly significant impact upon one young man. A librarian who was present that afternoon writes, "A young man between the ages of 10 and 13 listened raptly to the music and was on the edge of his seat the whole time.

When it was over, he pulled out a piece of paper and a pen and stood patiently waiting to get an autograph of each musician in the combo. His parents and younger sibling waited off to the side until he was done. I realized that there are not many places where a young person, or an entire family, can hear a jazz concert for free. I don't know if this changed his life but I think it made a big impression!"