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Words coming out that Joe Franklin passed away today. What a
Words coming out that Joe Franklin passed away today. What a legend! I havent told this story often, but Joe played an important role in my formative ...

Well, by some miracle, Im actually feeling MUCH better today, the
Well, by some miracle, Im actually feeling MUCH better today, the best Ive felt since Tuesday. I think it was a combination of chicken soup, listening...

Couldnt let Gene Krupas birthday pass without sharing something!
Couldnt let Gene Krupas birthday pass without sharing something! This hot version of Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble is from the famous Eddie Condon New School con...

Man, what did Red Allen have for breakfast on January 23, 1935?
Man, what did Red Allen have for breakfast on January 23, 1935? (Rhetorical question.) He led another small group session but was in an extra daring m...

I remember a few years back when Michael Buble covered Feelin Good
I remember a few years back when Michael Buble covered Feelin Good and the thing exploded. Next thing you know, the song was everywhere. Youve probabl...

As 12 wondrous days off comes to a close (alarm already set for 4
As 12 wondrous days off comes to a close (alarm already set for 4 a.m.,), Im most thankful for Netflix and my family for making the following sentence...

Another Slim Gaillard gem: his 1959 recording of How High the
Another Slim Gaillard gem: his 1959 recording of How High the Moon. I can pretty much recite every word of this one. I love the improvised quality, ho...

Sad about the passing of Buddy DeFranco. It at least gives me the
Sad about the passing of Buddy DeFranco. It at least gives me the opportunity to post one of my favorite tracks in the history of recorded sound, Flyi...

What a wild 24 hours for this television junkie/historian/couch
What a wild 24 hours for this television junkie/historian/couch potato. First, Colberts epic goodbye with that sensational Well Meet Again. Then last ...

So, the secrets out: this March, Ill be traveling to England to
So, the secrets out: this March, Ill be traveling to England to give a series of lectures for the Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival! Not only will I be ...