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Stuff Smith: Two Unknown Recorded Songs, Louis Prima, and A Web of Composer Credits—Guest Post by Anthony Barnett

[I love Stuff Smith’s high energy and highly original jazz violin playing.

Jun 21 •

Beastie Boys: I Was Asked to Be Their "Expert Witness"

In the Introduction to these essays, I mentioned that sometimes I might post an essay that’s not about jazz.

Sep 26, 2023 •

King Oliver and Louis Armstrong in 1923, Part 4: Who wrote "Dipper Mouth Blues"? +Bonus

(Paying Subscribers, at the bottom you’ll find a fascinating article by Dr.

Aug 12, 2023 •

Miles Davis: "Nardis," Part 3 of 3—A Possible Inspiration +Bonus

(Paying Subscribers, four unusual and entertaining recordings are at the bottom for you.)

Jul 9, 2023 •

Miles Davis: "Nardis," Part 2 of 3

In the previous post, I gave you some of the evidence that Miles Davis wrote “Nardis,” for a Cannonball Adderley recording session in 1958.

Jun 20, 2023 •

Miles Davis Did Not Exactly "Steal" Tunes, 3: Last One About "Solar"

How is “Solar” based on “How High the Moon”?

Jun 11, 2023 •

Miles Davis Did Not Exactly "Steal" Tunes, 2: More About "Solar" + Bonus

(Paying subscribers, a long print interview with guitarist Chuck Wayne is attached for you at the bottom.)

Jun 4, 2023 •

Miles Davis Did Not Exactly "Steal" Tunes, 1: Record Labels, Publishers, and "Solar";Award Winner

(This article won the national 2024 ASCAP Virgil Thomson Award for Outstanding Music Criticism in the pop music field.)

May 31, 2023 •

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