Jazzism 16.7 - Jitterbug Waltz

Jazzism (a katzpheno mix)

As you may know by now... I use the title of one of the tunes from the episodes playlist, as the title of the episode. It's my attempt to tie the songs to the show and keep it all about the music, the thing I love.

It is also, in most cases, a nod to a great composer or performer, in this instance it is both. The title of the episode is "Jitterbug Waltz" penned by a truly remarkable and prolific composer, stride piano player, showman, broadway hitmaker and King of Harlem - Thomas "Fats" Waller. The title is also a nod to the performer Jason Moran, a fellow remarkable pianist and composer like "Fats" Waller. Jason Moran, who is currently the Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz, deconstructs the well known composition "Jitterbug Waltz" as a closing track on this episode.

Plus, I get the added bonus of a cool title that is instantly recognizable and likely to get the audiences attention. I am fighting for those "likes" y'all!! So, like the show, subscribe to it and dance like ya' got jitterbugs in yo' pants!

Peace,

Brian "katzpheno" Phoenix

featuring:

Herlin Riley - Twelve's It (2019)

Gregory Porter - Lonesome Lover (2013)

The Roy Hargrove Quintet - Strasbourg/St. Denis (2008)

Ben Williams - Black Villian Music (2015)

Stefano Bollani - Impro IV (2006)

Warren Wolf - The Struggle (2020)

Woody Shaw - Why? (1978)

Tawanda - Smile/I'm All Smiles (2022)

Chick Corea & Gary Burton - No Mystery (2008)

Kenny Garrett - Wiggins (2012)

Christian Scott - Liberation Over Gangsterism (2015)

Jason Moran - Jitterbug Waltz (2014)