Category Archives: Jazz

Wherein A Musical Question Is Asked In Different Ways: How High The Moon?

It seems that most jazz standards can trace their lineage back to a well-known recording of a Tin Pan Alley song from the 1920’s. Others began with a well-known recording of an original work by a particular “name” musician. Today we examine a less-common occurrence – a jazz standard that began as a forgettable song…

Remembering A Queen And A Count – Count Basie Plays “HRH” (Her Royal Highness)

This space is not known for a tendency to be particularly timely. But there was some attention paid to an upcoming event which suggested a tie-in for our humble endeavor. It seems that King Charles III is – what – being coronated? Undergoing a coronation? Getting crowned? That last one sounds like something that has…