Playing Hookey

The weather is so gorgeous (it’s 74 degrees right now in Portland!) that I can’t resist the urge to be Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #71: Richie Cole

While I was hosting “Saturday Night Jazz” every weekend on KMHD, I developed a habit of placing a pad of Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #70: Jack McDuff

Jack McDuff, aka “Brother” Jack or “Captain” Jack, was born on September 17, 1926 in Champaign, Illinois. He died in Continue reading →

The Tax Man Cometh

And he brings with him bad news, no doubt. Even so, it is time for me to sit down and Continue reading →

Jazz For A Saturday Night #69: Zoot Sims

Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims was born in Inglewood, California on October 29, 1925. He died on March 23, 1985 in Continue reading →