It's National Saxophone Day at Party Central, and Clem's brother Corey is hitting all the right notes... sort of. From sax facts that date back to 1885 to Corey's questionable hand-eye coordination, this episode is a cacophony of fun, family, and the occasional musical gas. Will Clem survive Corey's sax serenade? Tune in for a symphony of laughs, party plann ... Show More
Mar 2017
Special Episode: Jazz Loft Jam Sessions
In this episode, thanks to W. Eugene Smith's tape recorders, we get to experience something audiences rarely hear - the unrehearsed, imperfect, open-ended, overlong, rough-around-the-edges music that jazz players made when they got together to jam at 821 Sixth Avenue. No audience ... Show More
56m 52s
Oct 2024
Show - Artie Shaw Live! 1938-39
Great live shots of the Artie Shaw band featuring Bernie Privin, Chuck Peterson and John Best on trumpets, George Arus on trombone, Ronnie Perry or Georgie Auld on tenor sax, Bob Kitsis on piano, Al Avola on guitar, Sid Weiss on bass and George Wettling or Buddy Rich on drums wit ... Show More
58m 15s
Jul 2023
124-Instrument Care Pt.4-Woodwinds
To keep your woodwinds sounding their best, it's important to keep them safe, clean and properly maintained. In this episode, we will review the instruments of the wood wind family: the oboe, clarinet, saxophone, flute and bassoon. We will also discuss the many parts involved and ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2024
Show - Muggsy Spanier big band 1941, 42
The Chicago cornetist Spanier was known primarily for playing in small groups, but for about two years he led a big band modeled on the example of Bob Crosby's Orchestra. These studio dates for Decca and live airshots from the Arcadia Ballroom feature the leader, trombonist Verno ... Show More
59m 3s