Saturday, October 20, 2018

Waxing Nostalgic:Blockbustin' Dixie

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This was another early lp purchase by a young trumpet student and jazz fan. It introduced me to New Orleans style Dixieland and the talents...
Saturday, October 14, 2017

Waxing Nostalgic: Red Nichols-Meet the 5 Pennies

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The wonderful cornetist and bandleader Red Nichols had many  highlights in his 4 decade career. Starting with his great 1920s sides with Mi...
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Waxing Nostalgic: Hal Kemp-The Great Dance Bands of the 30s and 40s

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This lp was another early purchase for a 9 year old Jazz and Big Band fan. I had heard of Hal Kemp, but wasn't quite sure what to expec...
Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Nan Wynn-Is Everybody Happy? (1943)

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One of my favorite vocalists of the Big Band era was the lovely Nan Wynn (1915-71). Nan not only sang for name Bands such as Hal Kemp,Raymo...
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Monday, June 15, 2015

BIX- MCMLIX: Dick Cathcart

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This Warner Bros. Lp has always been a Personal Favorite. The album showcases the mellow and fluent trumpet of Dick Cathcart playing a prog...
Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The Piano and Vocal Stylings of Una Mae Carlisle-Part One

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Although not a household name, Una Mae Carlisle left a rich legacy of music as a student of Fats Waller;s stride piano school and accomplish...
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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Christmas with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen

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This post not only gives me a chance to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season, but to do a long overdue tribute to one of my favorite British...