Vance Thompson, Director of the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, devoted his life to mastering the trumpet and sharing his music with the world, only to have his ability to play taken by focal dystonia. Though he faced anger, grief, and uncertainty about his future, the loving support of his wife helped him recognize the richness of his life beyond the trumpet. By bravely letting go of what he could no longer control, he found renewed purpose and a deeper sense of fulfillment … in the Vibraphone, proving that even when life takes an unexpected turn, embracing change and being willing to pivot can unlock all new possibilities.