Jimmy Mazzy & Friends

This is the fourth and final installment of the session from August 6, 1987; the first three were presented several years ago, but it took awhile to get around to finishing up. The good news is that the sound quality should be much better, because we’re using the Apogee Duet to convert the tapes to … Continue reading Special Edition: Jeff Hughes Quartet 8/6/87, Part IV

The fifth segment from 11/2/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). Selections are “Buddy Bolden’s Blues,” a tune I don’t recognize, and “If I Had My Way.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com

From a recent gig, the Blue Horizon Jazz Band plays “When It’s Sleepy Time Down South,” featuring a solo on my Meinl-Weston euphonium!

The fourth segment of the session from 11/2/88 at Ephraim’s, featuring Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). Selections: Ain’t Gonna Give Nobody None of My Jelly Roll; Someday, Sweetheart; and Brotherly Love. Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

The third part of the session from 11/2/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Carol Moeller (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). This program is a little longer than usual, just over half an hour, and contains five selections: Any Time, Any Day, Anywhere, Sittin’ On Top of the … Continue reading Podcast #129: November 2, 1988 Part III

The second installment from 11/2/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Lazy River,” “Nobody’s Sweetheart Now,” and “Dip Your Brush In the Sunshine.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com

This program begins the session from November 2, 1988, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Gee, I’m Mighty Blue,” “I’ve Got A Right To Sing the Blues,” and “Get Out and Get Under the Moon.” Send questions or … Continue reading Podcast #127: November 2, 1988 Part I

The fourth and final installment of the session from 10/19/88 with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Mark Behre (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Beale Street Blues” and “Swing That Music.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

Another segment from the session of October 19, 1988 with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Mark Behre (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “Up A Lazy River,” and “Ole Miss.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

Three more tunes from October 19, 1988 with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Mark Behre (trombone), Carol Moeller (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “WPA Blues,” a tune I don’t know the title of, and “Kansas City.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com

This program is the first installment of the session from October 19, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Mark Behre (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano, first selection) and Carol Moeller (piano, last two selections), and John Kafalas (tuba). The tunes are “Sittin’ on Top of the World,” “Copper-Colored Gal,” … Continue reading Podcast #123: October 19, 1988 Part I

Here are some rare 1949 recordings by trombonist Tommy Turk.  I don’t have any information about the personnel, location, or circumstances of these recordings — but they contain some of the best jazz trombone ever committed to tape. An obituary in the November, 1981 issue of JazzTimes by Gerry Sloan of the University of Arkansas, … Continue reading Tommy Turk, live and studio recordings

Part VI of the session from 9/28/88 with Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Dr. Paul Meymaris on clarinet, Carol Moeller on piano, John Kafalas on tuba, Stu Grover on drums, and we were joined by a special guest, Terry Keef, on alto sax.  The selections are “Any Time, Any Day, Anywhere,” … Continue reading Podcast #122: September 28, 1988 Part VI

We continue with the session from September 28, 1988, with Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Dr. Paul Meymaris on clarinet, Carol Moeller on piano, John Kafalas on tuba, Stu Grover on drums, and we were joined by a special guest, Terry Keef, on alto sax.  The selections are “Do Me … Continue reading Podcast #121: September 28, 1988 Part V

This month, we return to the session of 9/28/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums. The selections are “T’ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do,” “Ole Miss,” and “How Long Blues.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

This month’s program is a set by the Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band, from May 6, 2000, live at Joe’s Place in Flagstaff, Arizona. The band was made up of Guy Senese (cornet/vocals), John Sexton (trombone), Dominic Lalli (tenor sax), John Kafalas (tuba), and Frankie… I don’t know his last name! (drums).  The selections … Continue reading Jack Webb NOJB, May 6, 2000

This is “Part III” because Podcasts #13 and #14 presented some music from September 28, 1988.  We’re going to finish that session, starting with this program and upcoming ones; and from here on out, will present the remaining (shoebox-full-of) recordings in chronological order, right through the last session we recorded on June 7, 1989.  In … Continue reading Podcast #119: September 28, 1988 Part III

Part V of the session from 8/17/88.  The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), an unidentified clarinetist, Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Jeepers Creepers,” then a piano interlude including “Little Rock Getaway,” followed by “Sweet Girl,” then “Varsity Drag.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

This program continues the session from 8/17/88 (the first three installments of which were presented in 2013).  The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), an unidentified clarinetist, Carol Moeller and Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums), with a guest vocal by Carrie Mazzy. The selections are “How About Me,” … Continue reading Podcast #117: August 17, 1988 Part IV

The final portion of the session from March 30, 1988, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Stu Baird (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “Ole Miss,” “I Cover the Waterfront,” and “Jazzbo Brown From Memphis Town.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.