Jimmy Mazzy & Friends

This is the 100th edition of the Jimmy Mazzy & Friends Podcast!  We continue with the session from May 11th, 1988 — and appropriately enough for Irving Berlin’s 100th birthday, we were joined by Carol Moeller on piano. Carol’s encyclopedic knowledge of Irving Berlin made her especially welcome on this occasion; the other musicians are … Continue reading Podcast #100: May 11, 1988 Part III

This program is Part II of the session from May 11, 1988 — the 100th birthday of composer Irving Berlin. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums. Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

May 11, 1988 was Irving Berlin’s 100th birthday — and we paid tribute to that great American songwriter by playing a number of his compositions, starting with “Blue Skies.” The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com

The fourth segment from 4/6/88 — just two tunes: “Jazzbo Brown From Memphis Town” and “Goody-Goody.”  With Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), George Poor (trumpet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and a guest vocal by Carrie Mazzy. Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

This program continues the session from 4/6/88 with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and special guests George Poor (trumpet) and an unidentified tenor saxophonist (I thought it might be Steve Wright, but he wrote to say that’s not him; it was suggested that maybe it’s … Continue reading Podcast #96a: April 6, 1988 Part III

This program continues with the session of 4/6/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and cameos by George Poor (trumpet) and a tenor saxophonist whose identity is uncertain — on the voiceover, I say it’s probably Steve Wright, but Steve says that’s not the case; … Continue reading Podcast #96: April 6, 1988 Part II

This program is from April 6th, 1988 and features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), George Poor (trumpet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and an alto saxophonist who I think is probably Steve Wright. The selections are Big Butter and Egg Man, Sweet Jenny Lee, and Get Out and Get Under … Continue reading Podcast #95: April 6, 1988 Part I

This is the fourth and concluding installment of the session from September 14, 1988.  The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Steve Wright (clarinet), Mark Behre (trombone), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums).  The selections are “Why Was I Born?” and “The River.” Send questions or … Continue reading Podcast #94: September 14, 1988 Part IV →

This is the third installment of the session from September 14, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), Stu Grover (drums) and special guest Steve Wright (clarinet). The selections are: a tune I’m not sure of, “Dip Your Brush In the Sunshine,” and … Continue reading Podcast #93: September 14, 1988 Part III

This program is from 9/14/88 and features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums).  The selections are “Get Out and Get Under the Moon,” “Lonesome Road,” and “A Precious Little Thing Called Love.”  Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

After a hiatus of several months, we’re back on the air!  This program is from 9/14/88 and features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums).  The selections are “Oh, Baby,” “Georgia On My Mind,” and “My Merry Oldsmobile.”  Send questions or comments to … Continue reading Podcast #91: September 14, 1988 Part I

  Here’s the rest of the set by the Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band, consisting of Guy Senese (cornet/soprano sax/vocals), John Kafalas (trombone), Jack Frost (guitar/banjo), Lisa Frost (bass), and Dan Nance (drums). Selections are “Rose Room” and “Summertime” (ironically enough, for a session that took place in January!). This session was at Oak … Continue reading JWJB at Oak Creek, 1/3/04 Part II

This month, we detour from our usual fare with a set by the Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band, consisting of Guy Senese (cornet/soprano sax/vocals), John Kafalas (trombone), Jack Frost (guitar/banjo), Lisa Frost (bass), and Dan Nance (drums). Selections are “Indiana,” “Some of These Days,” “When the Saints Go Marching In,” and “Tiger Rag.”  This … Continue reading Jack Webb JB at Oak Creek Brewing Co., 1/3/04

This program continues with the session of September 7, 1988, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Steve Pratt (bass), and Stu Grover (drums).  The selections are Love Me or Leave Me, Lazy River, and It Don’t Mean a Thing. Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

Another great segment from September 7, 1988.  Let’s remember cornetist Fred Lind, who recently passed away at age 90, by listening to some of his excellent work on this session. The other musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano), Steve Pratt (bass), and Stu Grover … Continue reading Podcast #89: September 7, 1988 Part IV

This podcast rolls on with the session from September 7, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Steve Pratt (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

This podcast continues the session from September 7, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Steve Pratt (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

This podcast has a bit more from August 31, then proceeds with September 7, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Steve Pratt (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms,” “Gee, I’m Mighty Blue,” “If Dreams Come True,” and … Continue reading Podcast #86: August 31 and Sept. 7, 1988

This program continues with the sixth segment from the session of August 31, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Steve Pratt (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “That’s All There Is, There Ain’t No More” and “Louisian-I-A.” Send questions or comments … Continue reading Podcast #85: August 31, 1988 Part VI

This program continues with the fifth segment from the session of August 31, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone/euphonium), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums), as well as a bass player I’m not entirely sure of, but I think it’s probably Al Ehrenfried. [Note: … Continue reading Podcast #84: August 31, 1988 Part V