Same Difference: 2 Jazz Fans, 1 Jazz Standard

One of the most popular Jazz standards of them all, "Embraceable You", takes the spotlight on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss some classic versions of this standard, including recordings from Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, and Nat King Cole.

We are graced with a special guest, Dr. Steve Baur, musicologist and professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, as we discuss various versions of the Jazz classic "Sing Sing Sing". Dr. Baur has a wealth of information on the song, the artists, and the history of Jazz, and he was more than happy to share his insight with us. It's an episode you won't want to miss!

AJ and Johnny delve into various versions of the Frank Sinatra classic "Luck Be A Lady Tonight" on this episode of Same Difference... what's that? Frank's not the original? Well who is then? Tune and find out!

Count Basie swings us into the groove this week, with his signature Jazz standard "1 O'Clock Jump" on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to various versions of this absolute classic, including cuts from Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, and a historic performance from the Benny Goodman Orchestra!

It's actually 2 Jazz standards on this episode of Same Difference, and it's our first special guest too! Join AJ, Johnny, and our friend Bill as we listen to and discuss various versions of the combined classic "Just A Gigolo" and "I Aint Got Nobody".

It's the Jazz classic "They Can't Take That Away From Me" under the microscope on this edition of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they dissect various versions of this standard, including Satchmo, Bird, and Ella!

The Chick Corea penned (well, sort of) Jazz standard "Spain" goes under the microscope on this edition of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they delve into various versions, and as an added bonus, see if Johnny can figure out what "the mystery song" is!

We're heading to the shady side of Storyville in this episode, as AJ and Johnny look at the Louis Armstrong standard "Basin Street Blues". We've got some tasty versions of this classic, including Dr. John and Miles Davis. Take a listen, and tell a friend!

The Billie Holiday classic "God Bless The Child" is the subject for this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and discuss various versions of this Jazz standard, including some unlikely artists like Blood, Sweat & Tears and Santana with the Isley Brothers!

"Bewitched" is the song under the microscope on this episode of Same Difference! AJ and Johnny discuss several versions of this Jazz standard, including versions by Sinatra, Ella, and our new favorite gal, Melonie Collins & The Side Street Strutters!