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Program #183: 5/17/89 Part IV

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 19:47


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

Program #182: 5/17/89 Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 18:42


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

Program #181: 5/17/89 Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 19:53


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

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Program #180: 5/17/89 Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 19:04


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

Program #179: 5/10/89 Part VII

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 19:39


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

Program #178: 5/10/89 Part VI

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 19:18


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 podcast@kafalas.com.

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Program #177: 5/10/89 Part V

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 20:47


The fifth segment from May 10, 1989 at Ephraim's, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Carol Moeller (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). Carrie Mazzy is also featured on vocals. The selections are “Sugar,” “How Can You Face Me,” and “Honeysuckle Rose.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com

Program #176: 5/10/89 Part IV

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 17:56


Part IV of the May 10, 1989 session at Ephraim's in Sudbury, Massachusetts, featuring Michael “Moishe” Feldman (piano) along with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), and John Kafalas (tuba), playing “Sugar Blues,” “Sugar Foot Stomp,” and “Sittin' on Top of the World.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

Program #175: 5/10/89 Part III

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 20:44


The third 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 Don Frothingham and Michael Feldman (piano). The selections are “As Long As I Live,” “Squeeze Me,” and “Lady Be Good.” Send questions or comments to podcast@kafalas.com.

Program #174: 5/10/89 Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 21:36


Part II of the session from May 10, 1989 at Ephraim's Restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Don Frothingham (piano), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Undecided,” “One Rose That's Left In My Heart,” and “The One I Love Belongs To Somebody Else.” Send … Continue reading Program #174: 5/10/89 Part II

Bill Watrous at the Second Story Jazz Club, Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 30:26


The rest of the set by Bill Watrous at the Second Story Jazz Club, Bloomington, Indiana, June 1984.

Bill Watrous at the Second Story Jazz Club, Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 45:18


A set by Bill Watrous with an excellent rhythm section (he introduces them on set), from the Second Story Jazz Club, Bloomington, Indiana, June 1984 during the International Brass Congress.

Jazz Night at the 1982 International Trombone Workshop, Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 36:11


The second side from this jazz concert.

Jazz Night at the 1982 International Trombone Workshop, Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 44:28


The first side from this concert from the International Trombone Workshop at Belmont College in Nashville, featuring the ITA's Frank Rosolino Scholarship winner, followed by Don Lusher, Alan Kaplan, Wayne Andre, and Jimmy Cleveland, playing with the Beegie Adair Trio (local Nashville musicians).

Program #173: 5/3/89 and 5/10/89

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 20:38


The last tune from May 3rd, 1989, followed by the first two selections from the following week, at Ephraim's in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Milt Steinmetz and Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Who's Sorry Now,” “Breezin' Along … Continue reading Program #173: 5/3/89 and 5/10/89

Program #172: 5/3/89 Part IV

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 23:24


This program is Part 4 of the session recorded on May 3rd, 1989 at Ephraim's restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind on cornet, Dr. Paul Meymaris on clarinet, myself John Kafalas on tuba, Carol Moeller on piano for the first tune, after which she turns over … Continue reading Program #172: 5/3/89 Part IV

Program #171: 5/3/89 Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 26:05


The third segment from our May 3, 1989 session at Ephraim's, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), Milt Steinmetz (piano), John Kafalas (tuba), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Mighty Blue,” “Copper-Colored Gal,” “Sittin' On Top of the World,” and “A Hundred Years From Today.” Send questions or comments to … Continue reading Program #171: 5/3/89 Part III

Program #170: 5/3/89 Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 19:15


The second segment from May 3rd, 1989 at Ephraim's in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out,” “I Know That You Know,” and “Darkness On the Delta.”  … Continue reading Program #170: 5/3/89 Part II

Program #169: 5/3/89 Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 19:52


We begin the session from May 3rd, 1989 at Ephraim's in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), Don Frothingham (piano), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Runnin' Wild,” “Dinah,” and “Monday Date.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

Program #168: 2/15/89 Part V

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 26:39


The fifth and last segment from February 15th, 1989 at Ephraim's. Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are A Hundred Years From Today, Oh Miss Hannah, Honeysuckle Rose, and What Shall I Say, and Buddy, Can You Spare A Dime? Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com

Program #167: 2/15/89 Part IV

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 22:35


The fourth segment from this session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “Melancholy,” “I Ain't Got Nobody,” “Blue Evening,” and “Big Butter and Egg Man.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com

Program #166: 2/15/89 Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 22:15


The third part of this session from Ephraim's, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are, a tune I'm not sure of the name of, followed by “Mountain Greenery” and “My Honey's Lovin' Arms.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

Program #165: 2/15/89 Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 23:11


The second part of this session from Ephraim's, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “My Mother's Eyes,” “Lover Come Back To Me,” and “Thou Swell.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

Program #164: 2/15/89 Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 22:04


From February 15, 1989 at Ephraim's, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are Blue & Brokenhearted, A Faded Summer Love, and Maisey. Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

Program #163: 1/11/89 Part VI

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 24:10


Part VI of the session from January 11, 1989 at Ephraim's Restaurant in Sudbury, MA, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (alto trombone), Bill Whitcraft (piano), and Hans Brack (bass). The selections are “Louisiana Fairytale,” “Chicago,” and a blues I'm not sure of the name of. Send questions or … Continue reading Program #163: 1/11/89 Part VI

Program #162: 1/11/89 Part V

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 22:03


Part V of the session from January 11, 1989 at Ephraim's Restaurant in Sudbury, MA, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (alto trombone), Bill Whitcraft (piano), and Hans Brack (bass). The selections are “Just For You, Dear, I'm Crying,” “Sweet Man,” and another tune I'm not sure of the … Continue reading Program #162: 1/11/89 Part V

Program #161: 1/11/89 Part IV

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 18:27


The fourth segment from January 11, 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 alto trombone, Bill Whitcraft on piano, and I'm not sure who the bass player was.  The selections are Sugar, Sugar Babe … Continue reading Program #161: 1/11/89 Part IV

Program #160: 1/11/89 Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 21:24


The third segment from the January 11, 1989 session at Ephraim's, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are Muddy Water, How Could I Be Blue, Oh Me Oh My Oh You, with a vocal by Carrie Mazzy, and Lonesome Me, performed as … Continue reading Program #160: 1/11/89 Part III

Program #159: 1/11/89 Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 20:35


The second segment from the second set at Ephraim's on January 11, 1989. 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 alto trombone, Don Frothingham on piano, and I think that's Hans Brack on bass. The selections are … Continue reading Program #159: 1/11/89 Part II

Podcast #158: 1/11/89 Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 21:18


Part I of the session from January 11, 1989. It's actually from the second set, however, because it's Tape 2 from that evening. The first tape from January 11th has gone missing, although I probably have it somewhere. In any case, the musicians in this program are Jimmy Mazzy on banjo and vocals, Fred Lind … Continue reading Podcast #158: 1/11/89 Part I

Podcast #157: 1/4/89 Part IV

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 14:50


The fourth segment from January 4, 1989 at Ephraim's. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), Stu Grover (drums), and Carrie Mazzy (vocals). The selections are Basin Street, I Cried For You, and Anytime, Any Day, Anywhere. Send questions or comments to podcast @ … Continue reading Podcast #157: 1/4/89 Part IV

Podcast #156: 1/4/89 Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 20:19


We continue with the 1/4/89 session, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). There's also a vocal by Carrie Mazzy on the last song. The selections are New Orleans Shuffle, then one chorus of a song I'm not sure of, followed by … Continue reading Podcast #156: 1/4/89 Part III

Podcast #155: 1/4/89 Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 26:30


The second segment from January 4, 1989, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are, I Believe In Miracles, a tune I'm not sure of the title of, followed by I Got A Right To Sing the Blues, and Thanks … Continue reading Podcast #155: 1/4/89 Part II

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Albert Mangelsdorff clinic, ITW 1988

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 59:43


A clinic by trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff, from the International Trombone Workshop held in May, 1988 in Nashville, TN.

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Schubert: Mass in E-Flat, D. 950, 11/21/93

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 40:19


The Stow Festival Chorus and Orchestra perform the Mass in E-Flat by Franz Schubert. Conductor: Barbara Jones. Soloists: Margot Law, soprano; Mary Redford, alto; Brian Gilberti and Jim Sopchak, tenors; and Peter Thomas, bass. I'm playing first trombone, probably on my Yamaha alto.

Podcast #154: 1/4/89 Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 18:44


The first part of the session from January 4, 1989 at Ephraim's in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Al Ehrenfried (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The tunes are “I Hate To Leave You Now,” followed by a tune I don't know the name … Continue reading Podcast #154: 1/4/89 Part I

Podcast #153: 12/28/88 Part V

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 21:49


The fifth and final segment from December 28, 1988 at Ephraim's, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), and Hans Brack (bass). The selections are an unidentified tune, Moose March, and Doctor Jazz. Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

J.J. Johnson interview, circa 1987

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 45:17


Trombonist J.J. Johnson is interviewed by Tom Everett in 1987 or so. A transcript of this interview was published in the International Trombone Association Journal.

Podcast #152: 12/28/88 Part IV

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 20:38


The fourth installment of the session from December 28, 1988 at Ephraim's. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Carol Moeller and Don Frothingham (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are Shuffle Your Feet, I'll Get By, and Louisian-I-A. Send questions or comments … Continue reading Podcast #152: 12/28/88 Part IV

Podcast #151: December 28, 1988 Part III

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 22:53


Welcome to podcast number 151 with Jimmy Mazzy and Friends.  This program is Part 3 of the session recorded on December 28th, 1988 at Ephraim's restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. 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 trombone, … Continue reading Podcast #151: December 28, 1988 Part III

Podcast #150: December 28, 1988 Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 25:02


Back at Ephraim's on 12/8/88, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). Selections: Never Say Never Again, If I Had My Way, and I Double Dare You. Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

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Podcast #149: 12/28/88 Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 30:58


The first part of the session recorded on December 28, 1988 at Ephraim's restaurant in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The musicians are Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Hans-Peter Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are … a piece I'm not sure of, followed by Undecided, … Continue reading Podcast #149: 12/28/88 Part I

Podcast #148: 1`2/7/88 Part IV

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 21:08


Three tunes featuring Carol Moeller on piano. The other musicians are our usual suspects: Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), and John Kafalas (tuba). The selections are “Whose Honey Are You,” “The Porter's Love Song To the Chambermaid,” and “Never Say Never Again.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

Podcast #147: 12/7/88 Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 23:08


The third segment from December 7, 1988 at Ephraim's, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Don Frothingham and Carol Moeller (piano). The selections are “Just You, Just Me,” “You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby,” “Sister Kate,” and “Someday Sweetheart.” Don plays piano on the first three, … Continue reading Podcast #147: 12/7/88 Part III

Podcast #146: 12/7/88 Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 26:24


We continue with the December 7, 1988 session, featuring Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Fred Lind (cornet), Paul Meymaris (clarinet), John Kafalas (tuba), and Don Frothingham (piano). The selections are “My Honey's Lovin' Arms,” “It's Wonderful,” “Little Rock Getaway,” and a tune the name of which I'm not sure of. Send questions or comments to podcast @ … Continue reading Podcast #146: 12/7/88 Part II

Podcast #145: 11/23 and 12/7/88

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 26:49


This program starts with the final two selections from November 23, 1988, “I'll Never Be the Same” and “Runnin' Wild,” with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Stew Baird (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), and Don Frothingham (piano). Then, we move on to December 7, 1988, when Fred Lind (cornet) and Paul Meymaris (clarinet) returned to the bandstand, along … Continue reading Podcast #145: 11/23 and 12/7/88

BHJB at the Sticky Wicket, 1989, Part II

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 25:44


Another segment from Stan McDonald’s Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sticky Wicket in 1989. The musicians are Stan McDonald (soprano sax and clarinet), Walt Miller (trumpet), John Kafalas (trombone and euphonium), Phil Hower (piano), John Rayworth (banjo), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “Creole Belle,” “The Mooche,” “Maria Elena,”  “Of … Continue reading BHJB at the Sticky Wicket, 1989, Part II →

BHJB at the Sticky Wicket, 1989, Part I

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 20:16


In remembrance of Stan McDonald, who passed away earlier this month, here’s a selection from an appearance by the Blue Horizon Jazz Band at the Sticky Wicket in Hopkinton, MA in early 1989. The musicians are Stan McDonald (soprano sax and clarinet), Walt Miller (trumpet), John Kafalas (trombone and euphonium), Phil Hower (piano), John Rayworth … Continue reading BHJB at the Sticky Wicket, 1989, Part I →

Frank Rehak interview, 1983, Part II

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 31:17


The second part of Tom Everett’s interview with Frank Rehak, which was published in the International Trombone Association Journal’s Spring, 1987 issue.

Frank Rehak interview, 1983, Part I

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 46:45


Jazz trombonist Frank Rehak is interviewed by Tom Everett at the National Association of Jazz Educators convention. A transcript of this interview (done by yours truly) ran in the Spring, 1987 edition of the International Trombone Association Journal.

Podcast #144: November 23, 1988 Part V

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 17:50


Some bonus material from November 23rd, 1988, with Jimmy Mazzy (banjo/vocals), Stew Baird (cornet), John Kafalas (trombone), Don Frothingham (piano), Hans Brack (bass), and Stu Grover (drums). The selections are “I’m Coming, Virginia,” “Muddy Water,” and “Dip Your Brush In the Sunshine.” Send questions or comments to podcast @ kafalas.com.

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