Same Difference: 2 Jazz Fans, 1 Jazz Standard

It's an A-List roster for our 75th episode of Same Difference, and an "obsidian" level song choice as well! The immortal "St. Louis Blues" is under the microscope, with versions by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band, Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Cornet Chop Suey, Billie Holiday, and new artist Bruce Innes!

Early shades of Bebop come to light on this episode of Same Difference, as we discuss versions of the Charlie Parker classic "Moose The Mooch" from Bud Powell, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Joshua Redman, Phish, and new-to-us artist The Heads Of State!

Is it sultry, seductive, or just a song about a drug? Tune in to this episode of Same Difference to find out, and hear versions of the Jazz standard "Why Don't You Do Right" by Benny Goodman with Peggy Lee, Amy Irving, Hugh Laurie, Sinead O'Connor, Natalie Cole, and new-to-us artist Simone Kopmajer.

"How High The Moon" goes under the microscope on this episode of Same Difference! We listen to versions of this wonderfully light-hearted Jazz standard by Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Tito Puente, former new-to-us artist Sugarpie and the Candymen, and the latest new-to-us artist Leticia Walker.

You've been hearing rumors that your spouse has been fooling around with someone else, but when confronted about it, his/her answer is "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me". Do you buy it? Well, on this episode of Same Difference we learn that it's all in the delivery! Join us as we examine versions of this Jazz standard from Duke Ellington & Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Dr. John, Harry Connick Jr., The Side Street Strutters, and new-to-us artist Svetlana and The Delany Five.

Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo" is the standard of choice on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they look at versions by Frank Sinatra, Duke & Louis Armstrong, Duke & Coleman Hawkins, Thelonius Monk, and new-to-us artist Mariel Bildsten.

The playful standard "Makin' Whoopie" gets under the sheets with us on this episode of Same Difference! We'll examine versions by Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Taylor Grisman Quartet, Dr. John and Ricki Lee Jones, and new-to-us artist Lyn Stanley.

You'll be on your feet jumpin' to the music for this episode of Same Difference, as AJ and Johnny discuss various versions of the Count Basie classic "Jumpin' At The Woodside". In addition to the Count, you'll hear versions by Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington, and new-to-us band Down For The Count!

Originally from the musical "Oklahoma", it's the song "People Will Think We're In Love" on this episode of Same Difference. Join AJ and Johnny as they examine the evolution of this song, with versions by Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Nancy Wilson, The Hot Sardines, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, and new-to-us artist Dick Weller.

Noted musicologist A. Scott Galloway joins AJ and Johnny for this episode of Same Difference to discuss various versions of the Jazz standard "All Of Me". You'll hear versions by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Chaka Khan, Tony Bennett, and Little Steven... yes, THAT Little Steven! There's also a lot of reminiscing about the Playboy Jazz Festival, which would have been happening right when this episode drops, and which will hopefully be back next year.