Colin Skinner: In Praise of British Big Bands
Dave Doyle
April 30, 2023
In 2007, I came across a batch of poor-quality transfers of African American films from the 1940s. One title, Boarding House Blues (1948), stood out
Interracial Jazz Recordings Before 1935: An Introduction Over the last 20 years, the trend has been to interpret jazz history through the lens of current
That James Reese Europe would lead a band in concert at Carnegie Hall was inevitable…but the event has been historically overlooked. The band leader had
Jeff Barnhart: Hal, as you recall, we omitted one recording in our discussion of the New Orleans Owls (TST, March-April 2023) to work out a
Cornetist Jimmy McPartland and pianist Marian McPartland were married for 22 years (1945-67). Their careers in jazz, if taken together, spanned a remarkable 90 years,
Back at the beginning of February, when the Northeast experienced a serious cold blast, I went back to New York City for more historical trespassing
I’ll admit to having a conflicted relationship with organized sports. Now before you turn the page, I promise this month will include some musical moments,
The Arizona Classic Jazz Society held its March meeting at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix – Chandler Golf Resort aka the San Marcos Hotel with our
The 2023 Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Ragtime and Jazz Festival was held on Thursday through Saturday, March 23-25 at Mississippi State University in Starkville. This
We often hear stories of various wunderkinder who, as soon as their pudgy toddler hands become articulated enough to thump keys on a keyboard, play
John Stark was one of the America’s foremost publishers of “classic” ragtime sheet music and of early American Classical Music. He was born in Kentucky
Bing Crosby was born Harry Lillis Crosby on May 3, 1903, in Tacoma, Washington, growing up in Spokane. His lifelong nickname of Bing came from
“Everything happens for the best” Does it really? In a continuation of last month’s theme of reality being how we perceive it, perhaps the better
It had been a reasonably normal day, perhaps even a little more pleasant than most. However, toward the middle of the afternoon, a minor cough
Despite society’s abstinence from live music events in 2020, interesting Ragtime compositions were written during the Covid-19 pandemic, a testament to the music’s enduring appeal.
During her band’s heyday from 1976 to 1992 in Upstate New York, Peggy Haine became as well-known for her spectacular entrances as she was for
Woof Woof It was July, 1990 at the Bix Fest that NGJB first heard the very popular Uncle Yoke’s Black Dog Jazz Band. The Gassers
AHOY VINTAGE CRUISES: Matt Tolentino and his Singapore Slingers (Southampton, UK – New York, NY) May 18-26 A Transatlantic Ragtime Romp with Matt Tolentino and
On April 18, The Syncopated Times reported that its GoFundMe campaign had received donations over the amount of $15,000, surpassing one-quarter of the $60,000 it
Vol.8, No.5 May 2023
Colin Skinner: In Praise of British Big Bands, by Dave Doyle
James Reese Europe and the Clef Club at Carnegie Hall, by Jack Seufert
Integration in the Recording Studio: Eddie Condon’s Story, by Steve Provizer
The Scintillating Enigma of Una Mae Carlisle, by Timothy Buchanan
Jazz Birthday of the Month: Bing Crosby, Illustration by Joe Busam
Static from my Attic, by Andy Senior
Jazz Travels: 2023 The Templeton Festival, by Bill Hoffman
My Inspirations: “Millions for Sports, but Not One Cent for…”, by Jeff Barnhart
Ragtime Vignettes: Rags Under Quarantine, by Brandon Byrne
Quarter Notes: Jazz Journeys in the Desert, by Shelly Gallichio
More Explorations and Discoveries in NYC, by R.S. Baker
Festival Roundup, compiled by Joe Bebco
Rudiments of Ragtime: Installment Five: John Stark, by Larry Melton
Profiles in Jazz: Jimmy and Marian McPartland, by Scott Yanow
Blowing off the Dust: A Reprieve, by Larry Melton
Birthday Blues, by Randi Cee
Ain’t Cha Got Music: “Goose Pimples”, by Jeff Barnhart, Hal Smith, Andy Schumm
Peggy Haine & The Lowdown Alligator Jass Band Play Again, by Russ Tarby
TST GoFundMe Donations Reach 25 Percent of Goal
It Wasn’t Just the Music, by Phil Crumley
Mint Julep Jazz Band: Watch the Birdie reviewed by Dave Doyle
Cigar Box Serenaders: Spasm, reviewed by Dave Doyle
Nights at the Turntable, reviews by Scott Yanow
Following the Drums, by John M. Shaw, reviewed by Joe Bebco
Some Singing by James Evans, reviewed by Ted des Plantes
