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A Neighbor Stops By

 

At my desk enjoying the view
“Struttin With Some Barbecue”
A bluejay plump with an isosceles tail
Landed on the window shutter rail
Beaked a peek into the glass
Crowned head twitching bluejay sass
As if it dug Pop’s antique Jass
How I shared this bird’s delight
Until it flew away from sight

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photo by Jack Underwood

Terrance Underwood is a retired Rolls-Royce Service Engineer, veteran, College Grad (B.A. History) who has been listening to recorded jazz music since he was 5-6 yrs old. One of his first memories is listening to a 78 version of “Cherokee” by Charlie Barnett.

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Listen to the 1927 recording of Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five playing “Struttin’ With Some Barbecue” [Columbia]

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