The strangest part about terminal illness is how often death comes for a peck on the lips and nothing more. A few weeks ago, I flew home to attend my mother's final affairs. Now we sit, smoothies and champagne glasses, watching a movie to spend time together. It's sunny this Tuesday. Here are reflections from Invisible Beauty on Bethann Hardison, from both me and my mother.

Jazz of the Episode:

Stepping Through The Shadow x Menahan Street Band

Tryin’ Times x Roberta Flack

Estate x Leilo Luttazzi

Slow and Easy x Speedy West

Rainy Day Lady x Menahan Street Band

Love And Peace x Quincy Jones

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Jazz of the Episode:

Stepping Through The Shadow x Menahan Street Band

Tryin’ Times x Roberta Flack

Estate x Leilo Luttazzi

Slow and Easy x Speedy West

Rainy Day Lady x Menahan Street Band

Love And Peace x Quincy Jones

Read the full essay at ismatu.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ismatu.substack.com/subscribe

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