Dr. Melvin K. West was the greatest musical genius I've known personally, by far. I counted it a wonderful privilege to know him and count him as a friend. I will miss his music making and the joys we shared attending Oregon Symphony concerts and listening to recorded music together. Rest in peace my friend.
During the late 2000s I often took my camera to Sunnyside Church, and many of these photos were taken when he was making music for various services and programs.
