This episode introduces myself and the next episode about the emergence of America's first modern music, jazz.

I am not a jazz musician or scholar. I grew up around jazz people and listening to their music. What we grow up around is worth sharing.

The episode is supported by samples from the following recordings:

Big Noise from Winnetka - Ray Badeuac, Bob Haggart

Oakland A's Swingers Baseball Band (field recording)

River of Jordan - Golden Age Jazz Band with Janis Joplin (field recording)