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Vocalese, 3 of 4: Delta Rhythm Boys—The First Filmed Vocalese, Plus "One O'Clock Jump"

As you saw in the first essays of this series (see the Index under “Singing”), Bee Palmer and Marion Harris recorded vocalese versions of “Singin’ the…

Jun 8, 2024 •

Walter Page: What Made His Bass Playing Notable?

Of all the musicians in jazz, it seems that the bassists get the least “props.” Most people just don’t listen to what they play.

Nov 13, 2022 •

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