Evans transition on May 1, 2025 marked the end of an era in sports journalism. Howie Evans, wrote during a time when sports arena locker rooms had a distinct odor where after games, he heard the roar of victory and the riddled loud angry shouts of defeat. He resided in a bygone era when players trusted reporters to keep their word--when the phrase “off the record” was a silent bond that kept   clandestine transgressions out of their stories.      

Art Tatum’s mesmerizing dexterity guided his fingers over the pearly keys faster than shooting stars across the sky. His unique style made him one of the most innovative pianists in history. Tatum’s riveting velocity, daring improvisational spirit, and insane flying rhythms mesmerized anyone in his presence including some of his music contemporaries. His technical brilliance restructured the voicings of jazz piano.