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Woody Herman’s ‘Golden Wedding’ – even the scratchy sound can’t ruin its magic
An orchestra leader at a dance decided to play Name That Tune. I knew all the answers but let others offer them. However when he got to the last one, it was my favorite instrumental of all time, I couldn’t … Continue reading
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Dave Brubeck, R.I.P.
I can credit the man who passed away today at 91, Dave Brubeck, with my discovery of jazz. Born out of a post-adolescent loathing and hatred of all things disco, I discovered an album at my local record store that … Continue reading
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