Michael Abraham of St. Johns, FL, son of Mike and Nora Abraham and grandson of Raymond Abraham (Huntington, WV) performed in the NYC 2014 Jazz Festival playing lead trumpet in the Fruit Cove Middle School Jazz Band. They were the only middle school band in the country invited to play at the event that was held in NYC’s Lincoln Center. High School and University bands dominated this event. Michael was a two year member of this talented group of 28 young musicians.

While in New York, there were able to visit the many historical landmarks, World Trade Center Memorial and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city.

Showing up unannounced to surprise and witness this once in a lifetime event was Michael’s grandfather Raymond, his Aunt Linda Thomas and cousin Kimberly Thomas.