Jimmy Mazzy & Friends

The second segment from the second set at Ephraim’s on January 11, 1989. The musicians in this program are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Dr. Paul Meymaris on clarinet, myself John Kafalas on alto trombone, Don Frothingham on piano, and I think that’s Hans Brack on bass. The selections are … Continue reading Program #159: 1/11/89 Part II

Part I of the session from January 11, 1989. It’s actually from the second set, however, because it’s Tape 2 from that evening. The first tape from January 11th has gone missing, although I probably have it somewhere. In any case, the musicians in this program are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind … Continue reading Podcast #158: 1/11/89 Part I

The fourth segment from January 4, 1989 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), Stu Grover (drums), and Carrie Mazzy (vocals). The selections are Basin Street, I Cried For You, and Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere. Send questions or comments to podcast @ … Continue reading Podcast #157: 1/4/89 Part IV

We continue with the 1/4/89 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). There’s also a vocal by Carrie Mazzy on the last song. The selections are New Orleans Shuffle, then one chorus of a song I’m not sure of, followed by … Continue reading Podcast #156: 1/4/89 Part III

The second segment from January 4, 1989, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are, I Believe In Miracles, a tune I’m not sure of the title of, followed by I Got A Right To Sing the Blues, and Thanks … Continue reading Podcast #155: 1/4/89 Part II

A clinic by trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff, from the International Trombone Workshop held in May, 1988 in Nashville, TN.

The Stow Festival Chorus and Orchestra perform the Mass in E-Flat by Franz Schubert. Conductor: Barbara Jones. Soloists: Margot Law, soprano; Mary Redford, alto; Brian Gilberti and Jim Sopchak, tenors; and Peter Thomas, bass. I’m playing first trombone, probably on my Yamaha alto.

The first part of the session from January 4, 1989 at Ephraim’s in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The tunes are “I Hate To Leave You Now,” followed by a tune I don’t know the name … Continue reading Podcast #154: 1/4/89 Part I

The fifth and final segment from December 28, 1988 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Hans Brack (bass). The selections are an unidentified tune, Moose March, and Doctor Jazz. Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

Trombonist J.J. Johnson is interviewed by Tom Everett in 1987 or so. A transcript of this interview was published in the International Trombone Association Journal.

The fourth installment of the session from December 28, 1988 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller and Don Frothingham (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are Shuffle Your Feet, I’ll Get By, and Louisian-I-A. Send questions or comments … Continue reading Podcast #152: 12/28/88 Part IV

Welcome to podcast number 151 with Jimmy Mazzy and Friends.  This program is Part 3 of the session recorded on December 28th, 1988 at Ephraim’s restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians in this program are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Dr. Paul Meymaris on clarinet, myself John Kafalas on trombone, … Continue reading Podcast #151: December 28, 1988 Part III

Back at Ephraim’s on 12/8/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). Selections: Never Say Never Again, If I Had My Way, and I Double Dare You. Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

The first part of the session recorded on December 28, 1988 at Ephraim’s restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are … a piece I’m not sure of, followed by Undecided, … Continue reading Podcast #149: 12/28/88 Part I

Three tunes featuring Carol Moeller on piano. The other musicians are our usual suspects: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Whose Honey Are You,” “The Porter’s Love Song To the Chambermaid,” and “Never Say Never Again.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

The third segment from December 7, 1988 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano). The selections are “Just You, Just Me,” “You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby,” “Sister Kate,” and “Someday Sweetheart.” Don plays piano on the first three, … Continue reading Podcast #147: 12/7/88 Part III

We continue with the December 7, 1988 session, featuring Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms,” “It’s Wonderful,” “Little Rock Getaway,” and a tune the name of which I’m not sure of. Send questions or comments to podcast @ … Continue reading Podcast #146: 12/7/88 Part II

This program starts with the final two selections from November 23, 1988, “I’ll Never Be the Same” and “Runnin’ Wild,” with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Stew Baird (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). Then, we move on to December 7, 1988, when Fred Lind (cornet) and Paul Meymaris (clarinet) returned to the bandstand, along … Continue reading Podcast #145: 11/23 and 12/7/88

Another segment from Stan McDonald’s Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sticky Wicket in 1989. The musicians are Stan McDonald (soprano sax and clarinet), Walt Miller (trumpet), John Kafalas (trombone and euphonium), Phil Hower (piano), John Rayworth (banjo), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Creole Belle,” “The Mooche,” “Maria Elena,”  “Of … Continue reading BHJB at the Sticky Wicket, 1989, Part II →

In remembrance of Stan McDonald, who passed away earlier this month, here’s a selection from an appearance by the Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sticky Wicket in Hopkinton, MA in early 1989. The musicians are Stan McDonald (soprano sax and clarinet), Walt Miller (trumpet), John Kafalas (trombone and euphonium), Phil Hower (piano), John Rayworth … Continue reading BHJB at the Sticky Wicket, 1989, Part I →