Raising the Standards

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Episode 898 - Perfectly Frank

Jacobi and Bill Wolverton were in the studio to pay tribute to Frank Sinatra, shortly after the 110th anniversary of his birth. They were joined in the effort by Chuck Granata, of San Diego's Jazz 88.3 FM - KSDS. His show Sinatra Standard Time is live there every Sunday.

Then several stories of life with Sinatra were told by The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh, Tom Dreesen.

Liner notes featured the song The Lady is a Tramp, from the 1957 film, Pal Joey.

Episode 897

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Episode 895 - Chowder Heads

Episode 894 - Jazz with a View

Episode 893 - A World of Dance with Linda Hurkmans

Episode 892 - A Killshot in New Orleans

Bill Wolverton joins me in studio as we welcome a couple of old buddies. The irrepressible John Fitzpatrick from The Eliza Jane Hotel in New Orleans.

 

John has been a mainstay on the program for a number of years. Concierge extraordinaire and treasure trove of knowledge about. “The Big Easy.”

 

Author and raconteur Andy Nottenkamper will talk about his new book, “Killshot” an exciting new work from the man who introduced us to Harrison Pius, know as “The Pope” in “Rule Number One.”

 

Plus we’ll chat with Bruce Labadie about next week’s Monterey Jazz Festival. Busy day.

Finally, Weekend Liner Notes will feature Spike Lee and Aaron Copeland. Now there’s a pair to draw to.