Steve Grismore is a true legend of the Iowa jazz scene, having co-founded the Iowa City Jazz Festival, and made a name for himself as a well-respected performer and educator in the region.

The Jazz Line caught up with Steve Grismore at Iowa City's Clinton Street Social Club for a chat about his musical origins, his role in founding the Iowa City Jazz Festival, his career as an educator, and his latest album, "Besame Mucho."