doi:10.7916/ataj-9912Oral history interview with Cameron Vanderscoff, 2020Vanderscoff, Cameronoral historiesmixed materialMusiciansCOVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-COVID-19 (Disease)--Social AspectsEpidemics--Social AspectsSocial distancing (Public health)Jazz musiciansInwood (New York, N.Y.)Harlem (New York, N.Y.)Vanderscoff, CameronInternational House (New York, N.Y.)In this interview, Cameron Vanderscoff, oral historian and musician disccusses his life in New York before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vanderscoff describes his youth and family history. He reflects on his relationship with Harlem and Inwood. He describes the neighborhoods, International House, Charles Young American Legion Post #398, and biking along the Hudson. He speaks about getting involved with jazz and gospel music communities in Harlem. Vanderscoff describes the arrival of COVID-19, life during social distancing, and the political situation. He discusses the passing of his friend and mentor Gary Samuels, and Samuels' philosophy of the importance of telling someone you love them while they are there. In discussing the difficulties he faced and witnessed during this time, Vanderscoff emphasizes the power of built environment, community, memory, and memorial