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AK: Finding Inspiration In Alaska

Singer, songwriter Jeff Kanzler first came to Alaska a decade ago to visit a lovely Alaskan girl. They didn’t end up together, but he still considers her to be something of his angel in life for introducing him to the Last Frontier. A few years back, Jeff moved to Vashon Island near Seattle to be close to family but a recent Alaska tour had him reminiscing about what inspired some songs he wrote. He told Lori Neufeld about the tune “Angel” which was written during an early adventure in Interior Alaska. He was living and working at a remote tourist destination at the very end of the Denali Park Road.

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Lori Neufeld is with KUAC in Fairbanks.