Jimmy Mazzy & Friends: Recent Episodes
Jimmy Mazzy & Friends
From a radio broadcast on WERS-FM, Trombone Madness appear at the Willow Jazz Club, Somerville, MA. Personnel: John Licata and J.D. Smith, trombones, Corey Eisenberg, piano, Dave Gold, bass, Glenn Davis, drums, with special guest George Garzone, tenor sax.
Another set from May 17, 1989. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Michael Feldman (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), Stu Grover (drums), and Bill Payne (banjo/vocal). The selections are “Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone,” “Jelly Roll,” and “Oh, Baby.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com
The 7th and last part of the session from May 10, 1989 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba) and Michael Feldman (piano), with a guest vocal by Carrie Mazzy. The selections are “Angry,” “Keep Smiling At Trouble,” and an up-tempo tune the title of which escapes … Continue reading Program #179: 5/10/89 Part VII
The sixth portion of this session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “Lonesome Road Blues,” and “You’re Lucky To Me.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
The fifth segment from May 10, 1989 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Carol Moeller (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). Carrie Mazzy is also featured on vocals. The selections are “Sugar,” “How Can You Face Me,” and “Honeysuckle Rose.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com
Part IV of the May 10, 1989 session at Ephraim’s in Sudbury, Massachusetts, featuring Michael “Moishe” Feldman (piano) along with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), and John Kafalas (tuba), playing “Sugar Blues,” “Sugar Foot Stomp,” and “Sittin’ on Top of the World.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
The third part of the session from May 10, 1989 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Don Frothingham and Michael Feldman (piano). The selections are “As Long As I Live,” “Squeeze Me,” and “Lady Be Good.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
Part II of the session from May 10, 1989 at Ephraim’s Restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Undecided,” “One Rose That’s Left In My Heart,” and “The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else.” Send … Continue reading Program #174: 5/10/89 Part II
The rest of the set by Bill Watrous at the Second Story Jazz Club, Bloomington, Indiana, June 1984.
A set by Bill Watrous with an excellent rhythm section (he introduces them on set), from the Second Story Jazz Club, Bloomington, Indiana, June 1984 during the International Brass Congress.
The first side from this concert from the International Trombone Workshop at Belmont College in Nashville, featuring the ITA’s Frank Rosolino Scholarship winner, followed by Don Lusher, Alan Kaplan, Wayne Andre, and Jimmy Cleveland, playing with the Beegie Adair Trio (local Nashville musicians).
The last tune from May 3rd, 1989, followed by the first two selections from the following week, at Ephraim’s in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Milt Steinmetz and Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Who’s Sorry Now,” “Breezin’ Along … Continue reading Program #173: 5/3/89 and 5/10/89
This program is Part 4 of the session recorded on May 3rd, 1989 at Ephraim’s restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Dr. Paul Meymaris on clarinet, myself John Kafalas on tuba, Carol Moeller on piano for the first tune, after which she turns over … Continue reading Program #172: 5/3/89 Part IV
The third segment from our May 3, 1989 session at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Milt Steinmetz (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Mighty Blue,” “Copper-Colored Gal,” “Sittin’ On Top of the World,” and “A Hundred Years From Today.” Send questions or comments to … Continue reading Program #171: 5/3/89 Part III
The second segment from May 3rd, 1989 at Ephraim’s in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out,” “I Know That You Know,” and “Darkness On the Delta.” … Continue reading Program #170: 5/3/89 Part II
We begin the session from May 3rd, 1989 at Ephraim’s in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Runnin’ Wild,” “Dinah,” and “Monday Date.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.
The fifth and last segment from February 15th, 1989 at Ephraim’s. Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are A Hundred Years From Today, Oh Miss Hannah, Honeysuckle Rose, and What Shall I Say, and Buddy, Can You Spare A Dime? Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com
The fourth segment from this session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “Melancholy,” “I Ain’t Got Nobody,” “Blue Evening,” and “Big Butter and Egg Man.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com
The third part of this session from Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are, a tune I’m not sure of the name of, followed by “Mountain Greenery” and “My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.
The second part of this session from Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “My Mother’s Eyes,” “Lover Come Back To Me,” and “Thou Swell.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
From February 15, 1989 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are Blue & Brokenhearted, A Faded Summer Love, and Maisey. Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.
Part VI of the session from January 11, 1989 at Ephraim’s Restaurant in Sudbury, MA, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (alto trombone), Bill Whitcraft (piano), and Hans Brack (bass). The selections are “Louisiana Fairytale,” “Chicago,” and a blues I’m not sure of the name of. Send questions or … Continue reading Program #163: 1/11/89 Part VI
Part V of the session from January 11, 1989 at Ephraim’s Restaurant in Sudbury, MA, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (alto trombone), Bill Whitcraft (piano), and Hans Brack (bass). The selections are “Just For You, Dear, I’m Crying,” “Sweet Man,” and another tune I’m not sure of the … Continue reading Program #162: 1/11/89 Part V
The fourth segment from January 11, 1989 at Ephraim’s. The musicians in this program are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Dr. Paul Meymaris on clarinet, myself John Kafalas on alto trombone, Bill Whitcraft on piano, and I’m not sure who the bass player was. The selections are Sugar, Sugar Babe … Continue reading Program #161: 1/11/89 Part IV
The third segment from the January 11, 1989 session at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are Muddy Water, How Could I Be Blue, Oh Me Oh My Oh You, with a vocal by Carrie Mazzy, and Lonesome Me, performed as … Continue reading Program #160: 1/11/89 Part III
The second segment from the second set at Ephraim’s on January 11, 1989. The musicians in this program are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Dr. Paul Meymaris on clarinet, myself John Kafalas on alto trombone, Don Frothingham on piano, and I think that’s Hans Brack on bass. The selections are … Continue reading Program #159: 1/11/89 Part II
Part I of the session from January 11, 1989. It’s actually from the second set, however, because it’s Tape 2 from that evening. The first tape from January 11th has gone missing, although I probably have it somewhere. In any case, the musicians in this program are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind … Continue reading Podcast #158: 1/11/89 Part I
The fourth segment from January 4, 1989 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), Stu Grover (drums), and Carrie Mazzy (vocals). The selections are Basin Street, I Cried For You, and Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere. Send questions or comments to podcast @ … Continue reading Podcast #157: 1/4/89 Part IV
We continue with the 1/4/89 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). There’s also a vocal by Carrie Mazzy on the last song. The selections are New Orleans Shuffle, then one chorus of a song I’m not sure of, followed by … Continue reading Podcast #156: 1/4/89 Part III
The second segment from January 4, 1989, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are, I Believe In Miracles, a tune I’m not sure of the title of, followed by I Got A Right To Sing the Blues, and Thanks … Continue reading Podcast #155: 1/4/89 Part II
A clinic by trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff, from the International Trombone Workshop held in May, 1988 in Nashville, TN.
The Stow Festival Chorus and Orchestra performs the Mass in E-Flat by Franz Schubert. Conductor: Barbara Jones. Soloists: Margot Law, soprano; Mary Redford, alto; Brian Gilberti and Jim Sopchak, tenors; and Peter Thomas, bass. I’m playing first trombone, probably on my Yamaha alto.
The first part of the session from January 4, 1989 at Ephraim’s in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The tunes are “I Hate To Leave You Now,” followed by a tune I don’t know the name … Continue reading Podcast #154: 1/4/89 Part I
The fifth and final segment from December 28, 1988 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Hans Brack (bass). The selections are an unidentified tune, Moose March, and Doctor Jazz. Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.
Trombonist J.J. Johnson is interviewed by Tom Everett in 1987 or so. A transcript of this interview was published in the International Trombone Association Journal.
The fourth installment of the session from December 28, 1988 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller and Don Frothingham (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are Shuffle Your Feet, I’ll Get By, and Louisian-I-A. Send questions or comments … Continue reading Podcast #152: 12/28/88 Part IV
Welcome to podcast number 151 with Jimmy Mazzy and Friends. This program is Part 3 of the session recorded on December 28th, 1988 at Ephraim’s restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians in this program are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Dr. Paul Meymaris on clarinet, myself John Kafalas on trombone, … Continue reading Podcast #151: December 28, 1988 Part III
Back at Ephraim’s on 12/8/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). Selections: Never Say Never Again, If I Had My Way, and I Double Dare You. Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.
The first part of the session recorded on December 28, 1988 at Ephraim’s restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are … a piece I’m not sure of, followed by Undecided, … Continue reading Podcast #149: 12/28/88 Part I
Three tunes featuring Carol Moeller on piano. The other musicians are our usual suspects: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Whose Honey Are You,” “The Porter’s Love Song To the Chambermaid,” and “Never Say Never Again.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.
The third segment from December 7, 1988 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano). The selections are “Just You, Just Me,” “You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby,” “Sister Kate,” and “Someday Sweetheart.” Don plays piano on the first three, … Continue reading Podcast #147: 12/7/88 Part III
We continue with the December 7, 1988 session, featuring Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms,” “It’s Wonderful,” “Little Rock Getaway,” and a tune the name of which I’m not sure of. Send questions or comments to podcast @ … Continue reading Podcast #146: 12/7/88 Part II
This program starts with the final two selections from November 23, 1988, “I’ll Never Be the Same” and “Runnin’ Wild,” with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Stew Baird (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). Then, we move on to December 7, 1988, when Fred Lind (cornet) and Paul Meymaris (clarinet) returned to the bandstand, along … Continue reading Podcast #145: 11/23 and 12/7/88
Another segment from Stan McDonald’s Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sticky Wicket in 1989. The musicians are Stan McDonald (soprano sax and clarinet), Walt Miller (trumpet), John Kafalas (trombone and euphonium), Phil Hower (piano), John Rayworth (banjo), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Creole Belle,” “The Mooche,” “Maria Elena,” “Of … Continue reading BHJB at the Sticky Wicket, 1989, Part II
In remembrance of Stan McDonald, who passed away earlier this month, here’s a selection from an appearance by the Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sticky Wicket in Hopkinton, MA in early 1989. The musicians are Stan McDonald (soprano sax and clarinet), Walt Miller (trumpet), John Kafalas (trombone and euphonium), Phil Hower (piano), John Rayworth … Continue reading BHJB at the Sticky Wicket, 1989, Part I
The second part of Tom Everett’s interview with Frank Rehak, which was published in the International Trombone Association Journal’s Spring, 1987 issue.
Jazz trombonist Frank Rehak is interviewed by Tom Everett at the National Association of Jazz Educators convention. A transcript of this interview (done by yours truly) ran in the Spring, 1987 edition of the International Trombone Association Journal.
Some bonus material from November 23rd, 1988, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Stew Baird (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “I’m Coming, Virginia,” “Muddy Water,” and “Dip Your Brush In the Sunshine.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.
The fifth part of this excellent session. There’s a bit of shuffling, as Hans Brack plays the first tune, then departs (he can be heard to say “I have an 8:00 class tomorrow”), and I switch from trombone to tuba for the rest of the set. The other musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind … Continue reading Podcast #143: November 30, 1988 Part V
The fourth segment from 11/30/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller (piano), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Sugar Blues,” “I Need Lovin’,” and “WPA Blues.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com
Part III of the session from 11/30/88 at Ephraim’s. Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Paul Meymaris on clarinet, John Kafalas on trombone, Bill Whitcraft on piano (first tune), Carol Moeller also on piano (second and third tunes), Hans Brack on bass, and Stu Grover on drums. Selections: “Cabin in the … Continue reading Podcast #141: November 30, 1988 Part III
This program is Part II of the session of 11/30/1988 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Paul Meymaris on clarinet, John Kafalas on trombone, Bill Whitcraft on piano, Hans Brack on bass, and Stu Grover on drums. There’s also a vocal by Carrie Mazzy. The selections: Swing That … Continue reading Podcast #140: November 30, 1988 Part II
This program begins the session of 11/30/1988 at Ephraim’s. We presented part of that evening in podcasts 6-8, way back in 2007, but decided to go back and produce the whole session in its entirety — using my Apogee Duet audio converter for better sound than in the earlier programs. In any case, the musicians … Continue reading Podcast #139: November 30, 1988 Part I
The fourth part of the session from November 23, 1988 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Doctor Jazz” and “I Could Write a Book.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com
The third segment from November 23rd, 1988, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Maisie,” “Just You, Just Me,” and “I Want A Little Girl.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.
The second part of the session from 11/23/88. The musicians in this program are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, myself John Kafalas on trombone, Carol Moeller on piano, Hans Brack on bass, and for the first two songs, we were joined by Eddie Jenkins, a drummer who, according to Stu Grover, our regular drummer, … Continue reading Podcast #136: November 23, 1988 Part II
This is the first segment of the session from November 23, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Varsity Drag,” “Why Was I Born,” and “Eenie, Meenie, Mynie, Moe.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com
The third portion of the November 16, 1988 session at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Just You, Just Me,” “I Just Couldn’t Take It Baby,” “Wherever There’s Love” and “My Gal Sal,” with vocals by Carrie Mazzy, and “Put … Continue reading Podcast #134: November 16, 1988 Part III
This program features the Jack Webb Jazz Band of Flagstaff, Arizona, in a set from May 6th, 2000 at Joe’s Place in downtown Flagstaff. The musicians are Prof. Guy Senese (cornet), John Sexton (trombone), Dominic Lalli (reeds), myself John Kafalas on tuba, and Frankie on drums — I’m afraid I don’t know Frankie’s last name, … Continue reading Special edition: Jack Webb Jazz Band, 5/6/2000 Part I (remixed)
Here’s a cut from a 1983 concert by the Clark University Jazz Workshop Ensemble — Relly Raffman’s arrangement of “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” featuring a band vocal and the vocal quartet.
The second segment of the session from 11/16/88 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Ochi Chornya,” “Beautiful Changes,” “Someday, Sweetheart,” and “Blue Room,” with a vocal by Carrie Mazzy. Send questions or comments to … Continue reading Podcast #133: November 16, 1988 Part II
A couple of short cuts from the end of the November 2, 1988 session at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba): “I’m Just Wild About Harry” and a tune that I think Jim identified as “Long Lost Love,” just a banjo solo.
This program begins the session from November 16, 1988 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “I’ll Never Be the Same,” “Brotherly Love,” and “Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ … Continue reading Podcast #132: November 16, 1988 Part I
This program is another instalment of the August 6, 1987 session, by the Jeff Hughes Quartet. Besides Jeff on cornet, the program features Rich Giordano (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and John Kafalas (trombone). I owe a debt of thanks to Bob Kitchin, who recorded the session and produced the master tape, which I recently re-mastered … Continue reading Special edition reloaded all over again: Jeff Hughes Quartet, 8/6/87, Part II
This program is taken from a session recorded August 6, 1987, at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jeff Hughes (cornet/vocals), Rich Giordano (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and John Kafalas (trombone). I owe a debt of thanks to Bob Kitchin, who recorded the session and produced the master tape. I recently got a better digital audio converter … Continue reading Special edition: Jeff Hughes Quartet, 8/6/87 Part I
This program presents the third segment from the Jeff Hughes Quartet session at Ephraim’s in Sudbury, Massachusetts, on August 6, 1987. I recently got a better digital audio converter (an Apogee Duet) than the one I used to use — technology is a lot more advanced in 2019 than it was in 2006 — so … Continue reading Special Edition: Jeff Hughes Quartet, 8/6/87, Part III
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, a mystery 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! http://kafalas.com/mazzcast/turk01.mp3 http://kafalas.com/mazzcast/turk02.mp3 http://kafalas.com/mazzcast/turk03.mp3
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.
This program concludes the session of March 30, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Carrie Mazzy (vocal), Stu Baird (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are an unidentified tune [John Clark, a listener as well as an outstanding Boston-area reedman, identifies it as “And They Called It … Continue reading Podcast #115: March 30, 1988 Part VI
We roll along with the 5th installment of the session from 3/30/88 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Stu Baird (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller (piano), Mark Behre (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). There are just two selections in this program: “Shuffle Your Feet” and “Undecided.” Send questions or … Continue reading Podcast #114: March 30, 1988 Part V
We continue with the session from March 30, 1988, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), Mark Behre (tuba), Stu Baird (cornet), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “I Double Dare You,” “I Want a Little Girl,” and “Get Out and Get Under the Moon.” … Continue reading Podcast #113: March 30, 1988 Part IV
This is the third part of the session from March 30, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). There’s also a guest vocal by Carrie Mazzy on the first tune, “You Tell Me Your Dream, I’ll … Continue reading Podcast #112: March 30, 1988 Part III
We continue with the earliest session I recorded at Ephraim’s: March 30, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “You’re Just Pretending,” a blues that I don’t know the name of [note: Thanks to John Clark, … Continue reading Podcast #111: March 30, 1988 Part II
This is the first music I recorded at Ephraim’s, from 3/30/88. This evening, the musicians were Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are Blue Turning Grey, Back In Your Own Backyard, and Just You, Just Me. Send questions or comments … Continue reading Podcast #110: March 30, 1988 Part I
This program completes the April 13, 1988 session, featuring Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Ole Miss,” “Undecided,” “Blue Turning Grey,” “Goody-Goody,” which features a vocal by Carrie Mazzy, and “My Blackbirds are Bluebirds Now.” Send questions or comments … Continue reading Podcast #109: April 13, 1988 Part VI
This is Part III of a WERS-FM radio broadcast live from the Willow Jazz Club, Somerville, Mass., from around 1983, with Trombone Madness: J.D. Smith and John Licata (trombones) George Garzone (special guest, tenor sax) Corey Eisenberg (piano) Dave Gold (bass) Glenn Davis (drums)
This is Part II of a WERS-FM radio broadcast live from the Willow Jazz Club, Somerville, Mass., from around 1983, with Trombone Madness: J.D. Smith and John Licata (trombones) George Garzone (special guest, tenor sax) Corey Eisenberg (piano) Dave Gold (bass) Glenn Davis (drums)
This is a WERS-FM radio broadcast live from the Willow Jazz Club, Somerville, Mass., from around 1983, with Trombone Madness: J.D. Smith and John Licata (trombones) George Garzone (special guest, tenor sax) Corey Eisenberg (piano) Dave Gold (bass) Glenn Davis (drums)
This program is Part V of the session recorded on April 13, 1988 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “How Could I Be Blue?,” “I Never Knew I Could Love Anybody,” and a tune … Continue reading Podcast #108: April 13, 1988 Part V
For a change of pace, this is a concert by the Harvard Wind Ensemble at McGill University in Montreal, on April 6, 1990. The conductor is Thomas G. Everett, and I’m in the back row on euphonium — taking the spotlight briefly for a solo starting at 10:30. I don’t recall all the pieces … Continue reading Harvard Wind Ensemble at McGill, 4/6/90
We continue with the session from 4/13/88, with special guest Jean Phillips Kelly at the piano for the first tune, “You’ve Changed,” which was a particular favorite of cornetist Fred Lind, who is featured. After that, Don Frothingham returns to the Steinway for “Sweet Girl” and “Louisian-I-A.” The other musicians are our usual cast: Jimmy … Continue reading Podcast #107: April 13, 1988 Part IV
This program continues with the session recorded on April 13, 1988 and features a special guest: Jean Phillips Kelly, piano. The other musicians are from our usual cast of characters: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Freight Train Blues,” … Continue reading Podcast #106: April 13, 1988 Part III
This program continues with the session from 4/13/88 and features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Ol’ Pappy,” “If Dreams Come True,” and “Breezin’ Along With the Breeze” (the title of which I remembered after I’d … Continue reading Podcast #105: April 13, 1988 Part II
This program is from April 13th 1988 and features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Do Something,” “Kansas City Kitty,” “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling” and “Girl of my Dreams.” Send questions or comments to … Continue reading Podcast #104: April 13, 1988 Part I
This program is the sixth installment of the session recorded on May 11th, 1988. It features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind and Jeff Hughes (cornets), John Kafalas (euphonium), and Don Frothingham (piano), with a vocal by Carrie Mazzy on the last tune. The selections are “I Can’t Believe That You’re In Love With Me,” “Maizy,” … Continue reading Podcast #103: May 11, 1988 Part VI
This program sails along with the fifth installment of the May 11, 1988 session at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Jeff Hughes and Fred Lind (cornets), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums. Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program continues with the 4th part of the May 11, 1988 session at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and Jeff Hughes (cornet). Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
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
We continue with the fourth 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 Steve Pratt on bass (not Al Ehrenfried, as I had tentatively identified him in the voiceover). Carrie … Continue reading Podcast #83: August 31, 1988 Part IV
This month’s podcast showcases a group I played with from 2000-6 in northern Arizona, the Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band — in this incarnation, playing as a quartet at a gig in Sedona, AZ. The musicians were Guy Senese (soprano sax and cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), Jack Frost (guitar), and Lisa Frost (bass). The … Continue reading Special Guest Band: Jack Webb Jazz Quartet, 9/5/03
This program rolls on with 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), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Ol’ Pappy” and “Stranger.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program continues with the session of August 31, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (euphonium), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program sets the Wayback Machine to exactly 25 years ago — August 31, 1988, when we had Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (euphonium), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,” “Them There Eyes,” and “How Long Blues.” Send questions or … Continue reading Podcast #80: August 31, 1988 Part I
The third segment of the 8/17/88 session, featuring Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Monday Date,” “Sad Sapsucker Am I,” “Sweet Jenny Lee,” and “How Can You Face Me?” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program continues with the session from 8/17/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” “Sweet Georgia Brown,” and — appropriately enough — “Give Me a June Night.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This session features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Don Frothingham (piano), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This is the last part of the 7/27/88 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and an extra vocal by Carrie Mazzy. The selections are “Why Was I Born,” “Cherry,” and “You’re the One I Care For.” Send questions or comments to … Continue reading Podcast #76: July 27, 1988 (conclusion)
Another segment from this great session with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “My Silent Love,” “Take the A Train,” and “Ole Miss.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This is from the recently rediscovered second tape from July 27, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Carrie Mazzy also adds two vocals. The selections are “Old Fashioned Love,” “Oh Me, Oh My, Oh You,” and “Moose March.” … Continue reading Podcast #74: July 27, 1988 Part V
This program presents a band I was with from 2000-2004 or so in Arizona, the Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band (named, of course, in honor of actor Jack Webb, who was a jazz enthusiast and starred in “Pete Kelly’s Blues”). The band was led by Prof. Guy Senese (cornet, soprano sax) and also featured … Continue reading Jack Webb Jazz Band, Sedona, AZ, January 3, 2004
This program starts with not one, not two, but three slow tunes — “Daddy Do,” “When the Blue of the Night Meets the Gold of the Day,” and “Keeping Myself for You,” before concluding with an up-tempo closer. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Terry Keef (alto sax), John … Continue reading Podcast #73: October 12/19 and July 27, 1988
This month’s program concludes the undated June, 1988 session, then continues with some music from the session of October 12, 1988. On the first tune, the personnel is the same as last month. On the October tunes, there’s no piano, but we have Steve Pratt on bass and Terry Keef on alto sax, in addition … Continue reading Podcast #72: June, 1988 and October 12, 1988
Another segment from the uncertain-date (but we know it’s June, 1988) session, with Bill Payne, in addition to the usual group: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and an unidentified harmonica player. The selections are “Beautiful Changes,” “Avalon,” and “Anytime, … Continue reading Podcast #71: June, 1988 Part VI
Still another segment from the session that was either June 15th or the 22nd, 1988 (I’m not sure, because the tapes aren’t labeled). We were joined by a second banjo player, Bill Payne, in addition to the usual group: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Stu … Continue reading Podcast #70: June, 1988 Part V
Another segment from the session that was either June 15th or the 22nd, 1988 (I’m not sure, because the tapes aren’t labeled). We were joined by a second banjo player, Bill Payne, in addition to the usual group: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Stu Grover … Continue reading Podcast #69: June, 1988 Part IV
This month, we continue with the undated session from June, 1988 (it was either the 15th or the 22nd, but I don’t know which), with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone/euphonium), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover on drums, and on the last tune, Bill Payne adds a second … Continue reading Podcast #68: June 15 (or 22), 1988, Part III
Another segment from the session you heard last month, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone/euphonium), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover on drums, with a vocal by Carrie Mazzy, and a cameo appearance by a second cornet player (I think it was Stu Baird, but I’m not sure). … Continue reading Podcast #67: June 15 (or 22), 1988 Part II
This program is from June, 1988 and features guest appeances by Bill Payne and an unidentified harmonica player, in addition to the usual suspects: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Stu Grover (drums), and Carol Moeller and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “Georgia,” “Back In Your Own Backyard,” … Continue reading Podcast #66: June 15 (or 22), 1988 Part I
Another segment from the 6/1/88 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (trombone/tuba). The selections are You’re Lucky to Me, I’ll Be Seeing You, From Monday On, and Ole Miss. Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program continues with the session of June 1, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and John Kafalas (tuba), with a vocal by Carrie Mazzy. The selections are “Mood Indigo,” a tune I can’t quite place, “You’re Driving Me Crazy,” and “Muscat … Continue reading Podcast #64: June 1, 1988 Part VI
This program is another from June 1, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Carol Moeller and Don Frothingham (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Sugar,” “I’ll See You In C-U-B-A,” and a blues. Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program is from June 1, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Carol Moeller (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie,” “Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere,” and “I Used To Love You, But It’s All Over Now.” Send … Continue reading Program #62: June 1, 1988 Part IV
This program is from June 1, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Bill Whitcraft and Carol Moeller (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Blue and Sentimental,” “What A Little Moonlight Can Do,” and I’m not sure of the third one. Send questions or … Continue reading Program #61: June 1, 1988 Part III
This program is from June 1, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Bill Whitcraft (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Moose March,” “Of All The Wrongs You’ve Done To Me,” and I’m forgetting the name of the last one, but it’s a standard. … Continue reading Program #60: June 1, 1988, Part II
This program is from June 1, 1988. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham and Bill Whitcraft (piano — Don’s on the first two tunes, Bill plays the last one), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “I Would Do ‘Most Anything For You,” “The Devil and the … Continue reading Program #59: June 1, 1988 Part I
This program concludes the 6/8/88 session with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “You Took Advantage of Me” and “My Blackbirds Are Bluebirds Now.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com
This program continues the 6/8/88 session with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “River, Stay Away From My Door,” “When I Fall In Love,” and “Get Out and Get Under the Moon.” The vocal on “When I Fall In … Continue reading Program #57: June 8, 1988 Part VI
This program continues the 6/8/88 session with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” “Louisian-I-A,” and “If I Didn’t Care.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program continues the 6/8/88 session with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Carol Moeller (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Ugly Child,” “Blue Turning Grey,” and “Rosetta.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month’s podcast continues the session of June 8, 1988, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano). The selections are “Stagger Lee,” “Moose March,” and “How Can You Face Me?” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month, we continue with the session of June 8, 1988. The featured musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “How Could I Be Blue,” “Lady Be Good,” and “Buddy Bolden’s Blues. Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program presents the last tune from July 6th, 1988, then jumps back four weeks, to June 8th, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone/tuba), and Don Frothingham (piano). Selections are “Limehouse Blues,” an interlude by Don, “Keeping Myself for You,” “I’m Sorry, Dear,” and “Gee But I Hate … Continue reading Podcast #52: 7/6/88 and 6/8/88
More from late in the evening, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), and John Kafalas (tuba/trombone). The tunes are “It’s a Wonderful World,” “Moose March,” “Save it Pretty Mama,” and a blues. Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
Later in the evening of July 6, 1988, after a couple of the musicians had gone home, the group was down to a quartet: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Get Out and Get Under the Moon,” “You’ve Changed,” “I’ll Dance At Your Wedding,” and … Continue reading Podcast #50: July 6, 1988 Part V
A continuation of the 7/6/88 session, featuring Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone/tuba), Carol Moeller and Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program is the third in our coverage of the 7/6/88 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “I’ve Got A Right to Sing the Blues” and “I Used To Love You, But It’s All … Continue reading Podcast #48: July 6, 1988 Part III
This program presents more music from the 7/6/88 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Ain’t Gonna Give Nobody None of my Jelly Roll,” a mystery tune, and “Whose Honey Are You?” … Continue reading Podcast #47: July 6, 1988 Part II
This program presents the beginning of the 7/6/88 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “If Dreams Come True,” “You’re Driving Me Crazy,” “Big Butter and Egg Man,” and “Louisian-I-A.” Send questions or comments to … Continue reading Program #46: July 6, 1988 Part I
This program presents more music from the 8/3/88 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums), with Carrie Mazzy also on vocals. The selections are “S’posin’,” “Undecided,” and “When Day Is Done.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program continues the 8/3/88 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “You’re Just Pretending,” “We Three,” and “Ole Miss.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program picks up the 8/3/88 session in the second set, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Carol Moeller (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “When Dreams Come True,” “Copper-Colored Gal,” and “I Double Dare You.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program picks up right where last month left off, in the 8/3/88 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Trouble in Mind,” “Them There Eyes,” and “You Rascal, You.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month, we continue with the session from 8/3/88. Same personnel as last month: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Cherry,” “I Never Knew,” and ‘San.” Questions or comments? Write to podcast@kafalas.com.
Can you believe we’re up to 40 podcasts in this series? This program is from the session of August 3, 1988. It features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month, we continue with the session from April 27, 1988. The featured musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller and Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month, we continue with the session from April 27, 1988. The featured musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (euphonium), Carol Moeller (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “WPA Blues,” “How Can You Face Me?” and “Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month, you’re going to hear more from the April 27, 1988 session. (We’re not done, either — next month is likely to be more of the same… can you stand it?) The featured musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone/euphonium), Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano), and … Continue reading Program #37: April 27, 1988 (cont’d)
This program is from the Jimmy Mazzy and Friends session from 4/27/88. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Kansas City Kitty,” “Hard To Get Gertie,” and “Breeze, Blow My Baby Back To Me.” Send questions or … Continue reading Podcast #36: More from April 27, 1988
This program completes the 5/4/88 session, then bumps back a week with 4/27/88. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are ”Yama Yama Man,” a tune I’m not sure of, “Cherry,” and “My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms.” Send questions or comments to … Continue reading Podcast #35: May 4 and April 27, 1988
This program continues with the session from May 4, 1988 and features a vocal by Carrie Mazzy. The other musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (euphonium), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are ”Ole Miss,” “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling,” and “Goody Goody,” with a vocal by … Continue reading Podcast #34: Later on, May 4th, 1988
This month, we’re featuring the Jack Webb Jazz Band, from Flagstaff, Arizona, in a slightly different configuration from the one we showcased in our program of August, 2007. This time around, the band is in a somewhat more mainstream quintet format. The musicians are Prof. Guy Senese (soprano sax and cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), Jack … Continue reading Special Guest Band: Jack Webb Quintet, 12/17/03
This program continues with the session from May 4, 1988 and features a vocal by Carrie Mazzy. The other musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (euphonium and trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Oh Me, Oh My, Oh You,” “Jazzbo Brown From Memphis … Continue reading Podcast #33: More from May 4, 1988 with vocal by Carrie Mazzy
May 4th, 1988 was another one of those sessions you can’t get enough of — so we’re going to pick up right where we left off in the second set. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (euphonium and trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The … Continue reading Podcast #32: Still more from May 4, 1988 with Don Frothingham
This program continues with the May 4th, 1988 session, but picks up in the second set, where Carol Moeller sat in on piano. The selections are “Cuba,” “Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere,” and “All By Myself,” and the other musicians besides Carol are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (euphonium), and … Continue reading Podcast #31: More from May 4, 1988 with Carol Moeller
Why mess with a good thing? This month, we continue with the session from May 4, 1988 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (rrombone/euphonium), Bill Whitcraft (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Please send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month’s program continues with the session from May 4, 1988 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (rrombone), Bill Whitcraft (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Now That I’ve Found You,” “Monday Date,” and “Blue and Sentimental.” Please send questions or comments to … Continue reading Podcast #29: More music from May 4, 1988 with Bill Whitcraft
This month’s program is from May 4, 1988 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (rrombone), Bill Whitcraft (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “When Somebody Thinks You’re Wonderful” and “Moose March.” Please send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month’s program was recorded 7/27/88 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Please send any questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com. If you want to attend Jim’s session in person, it is currently being held as a “house … Continue reading Podcast #27: More music from July 27, 1988
This month’s program continues with the session from 7/27/88 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). It is with sadness that I report the passing of Paul Meymaris, whose clarinet playing was always spot-on, and who was also … Continue reading Podcast #26: More from July 27, 1988
This month’s program presents some more music from 7/27/88 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Please send any questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month’s program was recorded 7/27/88 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Please send any questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program contains some more material recorded June 29th, 1988 and features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Carol Moeller (piano), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Stu Grover (drums), Steve Pratt (bass), and Carrie Mazzy (vocals). The selections are “Sittin’ On Top of the World,” an old tune I don’t quite recognize, “Jazzbo Brown … Continue reading Podcast #23: More from June 29, 1988
This program was recorded June 29th, 1988 and features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Carol Moeller (piano), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Stu Grover (drums) and I’m not quite certain, but I think Steve Pratt is on bass. The selections are Carol’s original “Early Black,” followed by “Moose March” and “WPA Blues.”
This program continues to feature Michael “Moishe” Feldman on piano and Bill Payne on banjo and vocals. Besides Moishe and Bill, the band consists of the usual suspects: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo and vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums).
This program features Michael “Moishe” Feldman on piano, as well as Bill Whitcraft, also on piano. In addition, we’re joined by Bill Payne, who offers some fine vocal work as well as his percussive banjo playing. The other musicians are our usual cast: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), … Continue reading Podcast #20: May 17, 1989 with Moishe Feldman, Bill Whitcraft, and Bill Payne
The hits just kept on coming, back on May 10th, 1989 — so we’re presenting our fifth straight program from that session. This installment starts off with “Honeysuckle Rose,” featuring Carol Moeller on piano, and continues with “Ain’t Misbehaving,” with Don Frothingham. The session concludes with “Lonesome Road Blues.” The other musicians are Jimmy Mazzy … Continue reading Podcast #19: More from 5/10/89 with Carol and Don
This program continues our presentation of the May 10, 1989 session and features Michael “Moishe” Feldman (piano), Carrie Mazzy (vocals), and our usual suspects: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Carol Moeller (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). Send comments or questions to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program is from May 10, 1989 — same date as the last two programs, but this was from later in the evening, when we were joined by Michael “Moishe” Feldman, a recent emigre from Russia who wowed us with his stride piano artistry. Besides Moishe, the personnel is the same as last time: Jimmy … Continue reading Podcast #17: Michael “Moishe” Feldman makes his debut, May 10, 1989
This program features the Jimmy Mazzy Quintet: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). Please send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.
This program features a small group: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). If you have any questions or comments, please write to podcast@kafalas.com.
This month’s program offers some more music from 9/28/88. It features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Terry Keef (alto saxophone), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Please send any questions or comments to mailbag@kafalas.com.
This month’s program was recorded on 9/28/88. It features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Terry Keef (alto saxophone), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). Please send any questions or comments to mailbag@kafalas.com.
This month’s program offers some more material from the 9/7/88 session at Ephraim’s. Once again, 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). Please send any questions or comments to mailbag@kafalas.com.
This program returns to our regular programming: Jimmy Mazzy and Friends, recorded live at Ephraim’s. This 20-minute set features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo and vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller and Don Frothingham (piano — Carol plays on the first tune, with Don taking over for the last two), Steve … Continue reading Podcast #11: Jimmy Mazzy & Friends at Ephraim’s, September 7, 1988
This program features a special guest band: the Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band, from Flagstaff, Arizona, in a 15-minute set recorded on July 22, 2000. The band is led by Prof. Guy Senese, who plays cornet and is joined by Ron Dewar (reeds), John Sexton (trombone), Mike Miller (banjo), Scott Mordecai (drums), and John … Continue reading Podcast #10: Special Guests – Jack Webb Jazz Band, Flagstaff, AZ
This 13-minute program consists of a couple of tunes from the same session featured in programs 4 and 5, with the same personnel: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (double-bell euphonium), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums).
What can I say? November 30th, 1988 was a great session, so you’re going to hear more of it. This program has the same personnel as #7, except that Carol Moeller plays piano for the first two numbers, with Don Frothingham taking his turn at the Steinway for the last tune. Please send any questions … Continue reading Podcast #8: Still more music from 11/30/88
This is a 20-minute program with the same personnel featured in our last podcast: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Bill Whitcraft (piano), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). Selections include “Of All the Wrongs You’ve Done to Me,” “You’re Driving Me Crazy,” and “Cabin in the Pine.” … Continue reading Podcast #7: Additional music from 11/30/88 at Ephraim’s
This 21-minute set, recorded at Ephraim’s on November 30, 1988, features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Bill Whitcraft (piano), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums).
This 14-minute program is a continuation of the set we featured in the last show, with the same personnel: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Steve Pratt (bass), and Stu Grover (drums).
Live at Ephraim’s, 8/31/88, this podcast is about 20 minutes long and features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Steve Pratt (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). Send comments to mailbag@kafalas.com.
This podcast is from May 17, 1989 and features Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums).
This podcast is from the second set at Ephraim’s on December 28, 1988. It features Carol Moeller on piano.