Jazz4PCA History

Jazz For Prostate Cancer Awareness® was birthed in honor of NYC’s legendary jazz trombonist, James “Jimmy” Stowe, who succumbed to prostate cancer at the end of a five year battle at age 61. During his treatment, each of his brothers Phillip, Ralph, and Wendell, have undergone a successful prostatectomy, precipitated by the benefits of an early cancer screening.

Encouraged by renowned urologist, Dr. Isaac Kim PhD, MA, MBA, Ralph quickly became an advocate for the education and early detection of this men’s health epidemic. Conclusively, it was his brother James’ influence within the jazz community that impelled Ralph to launch the Jazz For Prostate Cancer Awareness® charity in his honor.