Denise Horn, John and Jim in Hawaii recording
Horn recalls, " John Denver's music was always a challenge for me.
He enabled me to express myself on my instruments more than with any other artist I have
ever performed or recorded with."
" In 1978, John called and said he wanted to try something
new in his music. He thought the flutes, recorders and saxophone would be a nice addition
to his songs. From then on, I was the wind, water and birds in his music. Calypso was one
of my favorite songs to play. John would turn around and give me a big smile when he heard
me emulating the sounds of the ocean and the sea gulls. That was our way of communicating
on stage."
  
"I've travelled all over the globe with John, and
learned so much about life from the experiences we had out there on the road. I walked on
The Great Wall of China, saw the Pyramids of Egypt,stood in front of The Great Buddha in
Japan and tasted the foods around the world. John respected his musicians and made sure
they were comfortable and happy out there. He always let you know how much he appreciated
your contribution to his music."
John and Jim
"
John shared some great moments with all of us. One morning in Kansas City, I flew
with him in his bi-plane. He handed me a leather cap, goggles and a parachute. I said I
wouldn't need the parachute but he, in his orderly way, said PUT IT ON AND DON'T ARGUE
WITH ME. I said "Yes,sir", and we climbed up into the plane. When we got up to
1,000 feet he let me take the stick. There's not a ride in DisneyWorld that could replace
that moment in the sky with John that day."
" John's music changed from country-folk to songs with
a message. He really cared about the planet, hunger and the unnecessary wars being fought.
I believe John's music will be heard for a long time to come. I'll miss John's friendship,
and his strong spirit, which I know is still here."
Jim And John at The Royal Albert Hall in London
  
Between Oct. 8-12,1998, Jim and several other former John Denver
band members and collaborators rehearsed and staged a 2-Performance Memorial Concert in
Aspen. Click HERE for the full story, with pictures.
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