The discussion is based around Eddie Soares' Cape Verdean heritage and career as a jazz musician in New England. Eddie played with the Jewels of Dixie from early 60s until 1991, mainly at Bovi’s Tavern in East Providence. Other gigs included Brown University, the Providence Art Club, a Pendleton House event, private parties and numerous nightclubs. He played one night with Louie Armstrong at the Celebrity Club. Accompanying here are Peter Peligian, clarinet of the Jewels, and John Curzio, bass. Edwin J. Soares (1913-1993) The interview was initiated by his niece Sylvia Ann Soares.