Debbie Costa Elwood's favorite picture of her father, Johnny Costa.

Happy Birthday

January 17, 2010 marks the 88th birthday of Johnny Costa, a kind, gentle, generous person who also was a phenomenal pianist and a precious friend. His absence has left a huge hole in the lives of his family members and friends. And although Johnny has been out of sight, he will never be out of mind.

Two other superb pianists are 88 this year, John Bunch and Paul T. Smith. What a concert a Bunch-Costa-Smith trio could have presented. Regrettably, Johnny did not live long enough to make the date.

Happy birthday, Johnny.

                                                                             —Hugh Glenn
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