David Amram

Even before he had one book published, Jack was one of those people you could feel was very special.

Even before he had one book published, Jack was one of those people you could feel was very special.

A few years later, my Uncle David took me to the Earle Theatre to hear Duke Ellington.

A few years later, my Uncle David took me to the Earle Theatre to hear Duke Ellington.

That's the best birthday present -- to give something back to the musicians who have given this country so much,

That's the best birthday present -- to give something back to the musicians who have given this country so much,

Allen Ginsberg was a world authority on the writing of William Blake, and had an incredible knowledge of classic literature read more

Allen Ginsberg was a world authority on the writing of William Blake, and had an incredible knowledge of classic literature and world politics.

Esquire, in a July, 1957 issue, has a photograph of me playing the French horn at the Five Spot.

Esquire, in a July, 1957 issue, has a photograph of me playing the French horn at the Five Spot.