I’ve had the good fortune of having a recent article published in the Washington Post.
It relates a moment when I fielded a somewhat complex late night question from my then 6-year-old son. As I think about it now, I am grateful for the thread that has helped me to navigate parenting, jazz, and life in general – improvisation (that thing many musicians revert to when confronted with an actual piece of sheet music).
Please find the article here: https://wapo.st/31KXfX6

Hi Ed, As always, great, heartwarming and funny all at the same time ! Congratulations!
All the best, Elizabeth Cantor
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Hi Ed- Love this, and cannot believe the family photo of your grown up children! Josh, my husband, has a couple gigs coming up. If you and Reggie like to venture to this part of Westchester, I can send you the details. Please say hello to Reggie and the kids from me. Cathy
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Greetings, Ed, across 40 years, from your Waverly Street roommate. It’s been great to “hear” your “voice” again. It’s a voice that still comes through with unmistakable clarity in your posts.
I agree with Elijah: “No one really knows” is often the best answer. In our family, I have a reputation for stating things forcefully. But I try to add this coda to my pronouncements, and I’ve told Megan I want it carved on my tombstone: “Of course, I could be completely wrong…” Cheers! — Jim
Thanks for the terrific note and apologies for the belated response. All the best.
hola buenos diaz