IN THIS ISSUE
"What Are 3 or 4 of Your Favorite Jazz Recordings of the 1940's?"
Chick Corea, Rickie Lee Jones, Tom Piazza, Gary Giddins, Randy Brecker, Michael Cuscuna, Terry Teachout and others participate in this edition of “Reminiscing in Tempo.”
World War II Era in Poetry
Eight poets — John Stupp, Aurora Lewis, Michael L. Newell, Robert Nisbet, Alan Yount, Roger Singer, dan smith and Joan Donovan — write about the era of World War II
Bob Hecht's "Joys of Jazz" - Vol. 1
In this edition, Hecht tells two stories; the history of the virtual anthem of World War II, “I’ll Be Seeing You,” and the friendship and musical rapport of Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong.
New Short Fiction Award
Hannah Draper of Ottawa, Ontario is the winner of the 49th Jerry Jazz Musician New Short Fiction Award. Her story is “Will You Play For Me?”
More Featured Articles
Jazz History Quiz #120
During a 1927 session with the McKenzie-Condon Chicagoans, he became the first musician to use a full drum set on records. Who is he?
“Uncle Joey Blows Trombone at Le Jazz Hot” – a short story by Lawrence J. Klumas
You would think that for such a momentous occasion my memory would be crystal clear. This is not so.
2018 Pushcart Prize nominees
Six exceptional pieces published on Jerry Jazz Musician during 2018 have been nominated by this publication for the prestigious Pushcart Prize
Coming Soon
In a fascinating conversation about iconic Americans, three religious scholars discuss Billie Holiday, Ralph Ellison and Langston Hughes
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"HIgh Notes," a short story by Shan Richardson
I drifted off into the best sleep I’ve had in weeks. In months even. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to
Thankful…for poetry (and poets)
So many great poetry submissions of late, for which I am incredibly thankful. The spirit within every poem received
"The Man Who Lives in My Head" -- a short story by Luke Bergvist
It’s a serious dilemma: deal with the hangover or learn to drink in a way that you’ll never end up in that position.
"For Chet Baker, Trumpet Player, at Age Twenty Four" -- a poem by Alan Yount
I saw a picture
of you, in 1954
on the today t.v. show
with host dave garroway.
you both
looked so happy.
