Same Difference: 2 Jazz Fans, 1 Jazz Standard

The elegant "In A Sentimental Mood" is the focus of this week's episode. Dim the lights, pour yourself a scotch, and join AJ and Johnny as they listen to and critique various versions of this Duke Ellington Jazz standard.

The sultry song "Fever" gets reviewed and dissected this week, but guess what? The Peggy Lee version we all know and love is NOT the original version! Join AJ and Johnny as they discuss several different takes of this Jazz standard.

2 Jazz fans discuss Satin Do

This week it's the beautifully melancholic "My Funny Valentine" under the microscope. Join AJ and Johnny as they examine various versions of this Jazz standard. Does Johnny like the lyrics? Does AJ like Jerry Garcia's version? Tune in to find out!

This week we take a listen to the delightful love song "It's Only A Paper Moon". We have several different versions - each with its own unique spin - of this lighthearted Jazz standard to discuss, so join us for this all around feel good episode!

Yes, we've switched to bi-weekly, and this week we're back! Join AJ and Johnny as they discuss the Jazz standard "What A Difference A Day Makes". From its earliest beginnings (as what seems a completely different song) to our New Artist Corner, we have a wide variety of versions for your enjoyment this week.

After a week hiatus, we're back with a look at the popular Jazz standard "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Aint Got That Swing)". Duke Ellington made it famous, Mel Torme took it to dizzying heights, and Dr. John poured his own unique gumbo all over it. Join us as we listen to these and other versions of this Jazz classic!

Is "Salt Peanuts" really a Jazz standard, or is it just such a significant song to the development of Jazz that it has to be included on any Jazz standard list? In this week's episode, AJ and Johnny discuss this question, and play you some extraordinary versions of this revered song. Buckle your seat belt for this one!

This week's episode takes a look at the controversial Jazz standard "Strange Fruit". With its personal and serious subject matter, it is often a bold move for an artist to cover this Billie Holiday classic, and we've selected an array of renderings of this most challenging song to listen to and discuss. Please join us!

In this week's episode, AJ and Johnny take a look at various versions of the Jazz standard "Cry Me A River". From not being over it to being WELL over it to, well, not really sure how you feel, this song can be an emotional roller coaster or a solid "take a hike". Come along for the ride!