Jimmy Mazzy & Friends

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

The second side from this jazz concert.

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).

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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