In eighth grade, the biggest highlight of attending a career fair, to me, was seeing two stellar local jazz saxophonists, The Bosman Twins, perform. Their synchronicity and professionalism impressed me, as well as their--or really, anyone's--ability to make a living as jazz musicians in St. Louis.
Several months later, on August 3, 1985, I heard part of an interview with them on WMRY's "Saturday Morning Live." At the end of the interview, the host told them, "Well, Dwight and Dwayne, thanks so much for coming on our show...We know that you'll do well because you have done well...You're young, you're energetic, you have your educational background, and you have your skills that are unsurpassed. So, I'm real proud to say I know you, and when you get to the big time, remember your friends in St. Louis, and we're glad to have you on the show this morning."
The Bosmans responded, "Thank you. We enjoyed it, and we're proud to be here, also. This is our pleasure all the way."
I remember thinking, "There's such positivity in this interview. With that kind of positivity and musical ability, I hope The Bosman Twins are still maintaining successful careers playing the music they love decades from now."
Thirty-three years later, that's exactly what they're doing. It's reassuring to know that life sometimes works out as it should.
