VOA慢速英语:Renald Richard: At 92, a Life Filled with Music

Irreplaceable – adj. too valuable or rare to be replaced

by ear – idiom to play a piece of music after hearing it without looking at written music

jam session – n. a gathering or performance in which musicians play together

fell for – idiom find someone attractive

approach - v. to start talking to someone for some purpose or to make a request

select - v. to choose someone from a group

perfectionist – n. a person who wants things to be done perfectly

strict – adj. exact precise

dictate – v. to say or state something with authority or power

gig – n. a job for a musician

on the map – idiom make someone famous or popular