Nu Vibez and Roleplay Guide Magazine - June 2015 | Page 88

NVM: Hi Jackie and thank you for sitting down
with us for this interview
JL: Thank you, Filipa. I am a big fan of Nu Vibez
Magazine and am honored to be featured in
your upcoming issue.
NVM: Being that you also work in the genre of
Blues as well as Jazz, I would be remiss if I didn’t
ask your thoughts on the Legacy of B.B. King
and his recent passing on May 14th this year?
JL: B.B. King left an amazing legacy and so
greatly influenced all types of music. When I
heard of his death, two thoughts came to mind.

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The first thought was when my daughter and
I met him while shooting the made-for-TV
movie “Shake Rattle and Roll.” He was making
a cameo appearance in a nightclub scene and
we were extras in the movie. It was so fun.
He was very personable. My second thought
was to do a show in honor of his legacy. I had
two gigs coming up and I ended up doing an
“All Blues Tribute to B.B. King” live show at Ballroom Persona, a Japan-based SL club, and at
Frank’s Elite Jazz Club, one of the most popular international venues on SL. I believe all
who attended were happy to share in the celebration of B.B. Kings life because his music
impacted all music lovers around the world.