As a lifelong Tucsonan, Preston's passion for music began at an early age when family-friend and Jazz icon, Louis Armstrong would encourage him.
TUCSON, Ariz. — A heartfelt celebration of life was held on Saturday to honor the memory of Cass Preston, a beloved Tucsonan and renowned music icon who passed away on April 4.
Cass would continue his education at the University of Arizona, where he earned a bachelor's and master's degree in education."My dad was a very loving man," said Karinka Preston, his daughter. As a lifelong Tucsonan, Karinka Preston revealed that his passion for music began at an early age, eventually leading him to become an accomplished jazz musician whose soulful melodies captivated audiences.
In his post-college years, Preston was teaching physical education at Pueblo High School for over 20 years while he honed his craft as a trumpet player.His dedication to music and mastery of his craft earned him the Tucson Jazz Society's first Lifetime Achievement Award, a milestone that came as no surprise to his lifelong friend and fellow musician, Marlo Green.
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