…one evening on the grounds of that magnificent fortress. It was to be a concert by the world's greatest guitarist, Andre Segovia. Everyone in the city who was anyone was there. All of the important politicians, musicians, business people and society matrons…

…important politicians, musicians, business people and society matrons had already assembled when they received word that the bus carrying Segovia and his backup musicians had broken down several hours away. And so the concert was canceled. Somehow, Miguel was…

…Now, I don't want to claim that I can remember exactly what he told me about that trip back to Granada after he picked up Segovia and I, his musicians, in a new bus. But I am quite positive that there were very large amounts of wine and hash involved…

…am quite positive that there were very large amounts of wine and hash involved along the way, although I am equally sure that Segovia himself didnt partake in the party at all. On their three hour journey back and ill tell you why. When they finally…

…in the party at all. On their three hour journey back and ill tell you why. When they finally arrived in Granada, Segovia insisted that they go directly to the Alhambra. He intended to proceed with the concert in that magical, mystical place that night,…

…Well, they all got off the bus and went directly to the area where the performance was to take place. The musicians and Segovia set up their instruments and proceeded to play a two hour concert for about a half a dozen people, including my brother…

…himself. What a marvelous experience that must have been. The Alhambra, the late night sky, and a private concert by the great Segovia. So I'm going to close today by playing a recording, obviously from vinyl, which I actually think is perfect for this…

…moment, since Miguel and I grew up hearing our music on scratchy vinyl records. It's a recording that I found on YouTube of Segovia playing a piece that's titled Memories of the Alhambra. And I'd like to think that as he was recording this piece, he was…