Editor’s Note: We are giving away two tickets to the Jamming for Jimmie: Saxappeal & Laughs show! Enter here.

Losing someone is hard. Losing the man you looked up to and shared a lifetime of memories with? Even harder.

That’s why Jimmie Highsmith Jr. organized the Jamming for Jimmie: Saxappeal & Laughs Show in memory of his father, Jimmie Highsmith, who passed away March 6, earlier this year.

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“It’s a celebration of my dad’s life playing music he liked to listen to,” said Highsmith. “The proceeds go to a scholarship in my dad’s name.”

The show features the musical talent of Highsmith, Danny Kusz and Wycliffe Gordon plus the comedic voices of Chaz Bruce and Toshman Powell. Highsmith is a celebrated musician, who has played across the world and even has a local day named after him– June 1. Gordon has been recognized as the best trombonist and has his own day as well and Kusz is known for his style which is influenced by Prince, and is widely considered as the next Jazz star.

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Highsmith says he was inspired by the generous nature of his father to put together the event: “He wasn’t a rich guy but he was benevolent. He would put money on kids’ commissary in jail and he sponsored karate classes for kids.”

The show takes place at Photo City Improv on May 26. Tickets can be purchased by calling 585-666-0019 or entering our raffle for a chance at two free tickets.

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