John Landry

John Landry has been collecting records and following the trad jazz scene for four decades now. Every week he hosts “beHAVior Night–That Famous Funny Old Record Show” as his alter-ego “SirJack Scratchy.” He also lends his musical talents on violin and vocals to one of New York City’s beloved 20s and 30s musical groups, The Buck And A Quarter Quartet.

Phil Pospychala

Farewell to Phil Pospychala (Sept. 2, 1936-March 21, 2022)

John Landry April 28, 2022

There is something about legendary people and particularly about those legendary people who died young. Perhaps it is the thoughts of what could have been.

Andy Schumm

Andy Schumm: Chicago’s Hot Jazz Maestro

John Landry June 29, 2019

Chicago’s reputation in the Jazz world is indisputable. Often considered the nursery of jazz, many of the greats came here, called it home and nursed

Tom "Spats" Langham and Martin Wheatley on guitar and banjo, Matthias Seuffert on reeds, Emma Fisk on violin and Malcolm Sked on bass.

Pleasure Mad: ‘Live’ Recordings from Mike Durham’s International Classic Jazz Party

John Landry April 20, 2019

The Whitley Bay Jazz Festival, held in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in the north of England has been well known for many years. Mike Durham, a great devotee

April 2024