Last week, I mailed a James-related interview request to someone who’s been a major figure in American music since the Truman administration. Yesterday, I got my letter back with a charming, handwritten note on it saying that he’s too busy to talk now, but that I should get back in touch in July or August.

He’ll be hearing from me again right around July 1.

Last week, I mailed a James-related interview request to someone who’s been a major figure in American music since the Truman administration. Yesterday, I got my letter back with a charming, handwritten note on it saying that he’s too busy to talk now, but that I should get back in touch in July or August.

He’ll be hearing from me again right around July 1.