Louis Smith wows crowd at Borders event
Ann Arbor local jazz legend and UMAP client, Louis Smith
accompanied by UMAP music therapist, Lynn Chenoweth, wowed a crowd
of over 125 at Borders on Sunday, April 6th, when he sang songs
such as "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" – the traditional version and
Dizzy Gillespie’s "Swing Low Sweet Cadillac" version and "On the
Sunny Side of the Street." The afternoon "Meet and Greet" began
with an overview of UMAP’s history and services by Dr. Joanne
Pierson, associate director. This was followed by a wonderful
telling of Louis’ history as a trumpet man by his wife of 31 years,
LuLu. LuLu told the story of a neighbor complaining about Louis’
horn playing when he was just a boy; and his mother’
s response was for him to just continue practicing. Given
Louis’ great career that was advice well taken. The audience, made
up of old friends, former students, and current UMAP clients and
staff, was able to talk with Louis and LuLu afterwards and have CDs
signed. It was a festive afternoon celebrating Louis and his
achievements and UMAP is grateful that he, LuLu, and Borders
earmarked the proceeds to go to UMAP "to show support for the
program that has helped him in his recovery process."
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