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December 2007

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We take a fascinating look at Duke Ellington's superb singers, including Adelaide Hall, Ivie Anderson, and many others who added to the sophisticated swing of the Ellington Orchestra. There's also a must-read editorial outlining the RAG's future, an article on tenor saxist Franz Jackson who just turned 95, an update on Etcetera String Band mandolinist Dennis Pash, coverage of the Oklahoma Centennial Ragfest, the EarlyJas Fest, Brighton's Swing Jazz Party, Sunnie Sutton's Jazz Party, the Doc Evans Centennial celebration, a salute to the Hall Brothers Jazz Band, and farewells to banjoist/historian Lowell Schreyer and ragtime's John Arpin.

November 2007

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We honor Miff Mole, Cutty Cutshall, Lou McGarity and Brad Gowans, trombonists who never got the publicity they deserved, and we also spotlight legends like George Brunis, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, and Jack Teagarden. Also, there's a delightful interview with ragtime pianist Larisa Migachyov, coverage of Jazz at Chautauqua and England's Whitley Bay and Keswick festivals, plus an engrossing article exploring the jazz revival and modern jazz, prompted by viewing the "The Gig," a fine 1985 film, and a "Jazz Warriors" salute to Dr. Harry Van Velsor and Sandy Evans of the North Carolina Jazz Festival.

October 2007

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"The Ragtime Machine" interviews Richard Dowling. an superb pianist in the classical, ragtime and popular genres who's particularly interested in the music of George Gershwin. Also, William Schafer tells the entertaining tale of bawdy, bodacious Sophie Tucker ("The First and Last of the Red-Hot Mamas"), we visit Blackpool's Swinging Jazz Party in England, and we publish a "Jazz Warriors" salute to Eddy Banjura, whose wise leadership ensured the success of the Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz.

September 2007

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Join us for a colorful look at the 20th Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival, featuring an extensive lineup of jazz artists including Life Achievement Award winner Ken Peplowski, Marty Grosz, Butch Miles, Duke Heitger, Allan Vaché, and many more. Also, the Vitaphone Project's director describes the ongoing effort to restore 1920s Vitaphone films, the "Ragtime Machine" offers a lively interview with Eytan Uslan, we take a toe-tapping trip to the Blind Boone Ragfest, and there's newsy coverage of Israel's Caesarea Jazz Festival and the Great Connecticut Jazzfest.

August 2007

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An enticing look at the "Jazz Ascona New Orleans and Classics" festival, held in an idyllic Swiss setting and featuring international jazz artists, including Lillian Boutte, Ole "Fessor" Lindgreen, the Bohem Ragtime Jazz Band, Cynthia Sayer, Joe Ascione, Red Holloway, and many more. Also, articles on the Bix Society's Rich Johnson, the West Texas Jazz Party and the Hot Steamed Jazz Festival, a captivating peek into "Randy's Scrapbook" for memorabilia related to famous 1930s bandleaders, farewells to various jazz stalwarts, and a salute to "Jazz Warrior" Maggie Parker Brown.

July 2007

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Colorful coverage captures the eclectic program that has made the Memorial Day weekend Sacramento Jubilee a winner for 35 years. Music was provided by 100 plus bands, including the Boondockers, Lost Weekend, Vince Bartels' Migrant Jazz Workers, Simon Stribling's New Orleans Ale Stars, Capital Focus Jazz Band and Big Tiny Little's band. Also, we look at three unique and influential jazz pioneers (Fess Williams, Emmett Miller and Jack Purvis), bid adieu to reedman Jacques Gauthé, and visit the Capital City Jazzfest, featuring the New Black Eagles, Bob Schulz's Frisco Jazz, Butch Thompson and Reuben Ristrom.

June 2007

ELECTRONIC BACK ISSUE: Comprehensive coverage of the Atlanta Jazz Party, featuring favorites such as Bob Havens, Allan Vaché, Bucky Pizzarelli, and John Sheridan, and newcomers Matt Munisteri and Tony Jefferson. Also, reedman Norman Mason recalls Fate Marable's early 1900s riverboat jazz via a 1961 interview, including memories of playing with Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds and Boyd Atkins and later years in St. Louis with Singleton Palmer's band. Also, an interview with ragtime's Corie Melaugh, and a trip to the Norwich Jazz Party.

May 2007

ELECTRONIC BACK ISSUE: Butch Thompson, William Schafer, Paige Van Vorst and Hogan Jazz Archive curator Bruce Boyd Raeburn honor the late historian/curator emeritus Dick Allen, whose dedication to New Orleans jazz led to the founding of the Hogan Jazz Archive, Tulane University. Includes historic photos of Slow Drag Pavageau, Duke Ellington, Paul Barbarin, William Russell and others. Also, an interview with "Ragtime Kid" author Larry Karp, colorful coverage of a star-studded tribute to the late bassist Bob Haggart, a visit to the Tribute to Bix, and the launching of Judi K's new "Jazz Warriors" series with a salute to Wayne Arihood of La Crosse, Wisc.

April 2007

ELECTRONIC BACK ISSUE: The rise, fall and lasting influence of the controversial Original Dixieland Jazz Band, the first band to record jazz 90 years ago, is explored by William Schafer (Part II). Illustrated with historic photos of the ODJB, Freddie Keppard, Bix Beiderbecke, Jack Laine's Reliance Jazz Band and the Original Creole Orchestra. Also, an interview with ragtime pianist/Internet broadcaster Bryan Wright, a look at how "Jass" revolutionized popular music. exciting Florida jazz events and a comprehensive review of a 10-disc set of Hoagy Carmichael material.

March 2007

ELECTRONIC BACK ISSUE: Author Eves Raja tells the story of vocalist Linda Keene, a beautiful and critically acclaimed singer who never achieved the fame she deserved, in spite of gigs with Glenn Miller, Red Norvo, Jack Teagarden and Muggsy Spanier. Plus, Part I of a series covering the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, the first band to record jazz 90 years ago, an interview with teenage ragtimer Adam Swanson, a look at how The Buddy Bolden Revival Orchestra of Australia recreates the sounds of jazz from 100 years ago, and the RAG's "Ultimate Festival Guide."

February 2007

ELECTRONIC BACK ISSUE: Vibrant color photos and text bring Jazz at Chautauqua to life where 28 jazz artists, including Frank Tate, Bob Havens, Scott Robinson, Duke Heitger, Rebecca Kilgore, Vince Giordano and John Sheridan, performed at an historic New York hotel. Also, we look at the brief life and memorable music of saxophonist Herschel Evans, offer a "The Ragtime Machine" interview with Dan Mouyard, display fabulous photos from the San Diego Thanksgiving Jazzfest, preview British jazz parties, and review Sunnie Sutton’s Rocky Mountain Jazz Party.

January 2007

ELECTRONIC BACK ISSUE: Researcher Sven Bjerstedt answers the question "Who was Einar Swan?" with details about the short life of this talented multi-instrumentalist and composer of "When Your Lover Has Gone," whose fame faded into undeserved oblivion. With many historic photos and information about Swan's bandmates, including Joe Tarto, Vincent Lopez, Sylvester Ahola, Xavier Cugat and Dave Rubinoff. Also, we bid farewell to Jay McShann, Kenny Davern and Claude Luter, visit the West Coast Ragfest, the SunCoast Classic and British festivals (Bude, Keswick, Whitley Bay). An added delight: Photos from "Randy's Scrapbook."