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.

The sixth portion of the session recorded on May 17, 1989, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Michael Feldman (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), Stu Grover (drums), and special guest Bill Payne (banjo/vocals). The selections are Gettysburg March, Gee I’m Mighty Blue, and Jazz Me Blues. Send questions or comments to podcast … Continue reading Program #185: 5/17/89 Part VI

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

This month’s program is a special edition, featuring the Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band, from a performance in Sedona, AZ, on January 3, 2004. The musicians are Guy Senese (cornet/soprano sax/vocals), John Kafalas (trombone), Jack Frost (guitar/banjo), Lisa Frost (bass), and Dan Manson (drums). The selections are Indiana, Some of These Days, When the … Continue reading Jack Webb New Orleans Jazz Band, 1/3/04

Continuing with the session from May 17, 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 tuba, Bill Whitcraft on piano, and Stu Grover on drums, as well as guest Bill Payne on banjo and vocals. … Continue reading Program #183: 5/17/89 Part IV

The third segment from May 17, 1989 at Ephraim’s. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Michael Feldman (piano). There’s also a vocal or two by Carrie Mazzy. The selections are Angry, Keep Smiling At Trouble, and a tune the name of which escapes me. Send … Continue reading Program #182: 5/17/89 Part III

The second segment from May 17, 1989 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham and Bill Whitcraft (piano), Stu Grover (drums), and guest Bill Payne (banjo/vocals). The selections are Lonesome Road Blues, I’m Just Wild About Harry, and I’ll Be A Friend With Pleasure. Send … Continue reading Program #181: 5/17/89 Part II

The first segment from May 17, 1989 at Ephraim’s, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are You’re the One Girl For Me, I’ve Got A Right To Sing the Blues, and I Would Do ‘Most Anything For You. Send … Continue reading Program #180: 5/17/89 Part I

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 [email protected].