James Reel - AZPM's Classical 90.5 Music Director

Fans of classical music in Southern Arizona are no strangers to James Reel's voice, but we get to know him on a deeper level in this episode. From humble beginnings in Yuma, Arizona, Reel has become an important figure in Tucson's artistic community, leading multiple organizations such as Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, Tucson Pops and the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra over years. In conversation with Tom McNamara, Reel discusses developing his own passions without much guidance, the evolution of Tucson's cultural offerings, and why he thinks more people should listen to classical music.