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I apologize for sending you to the Frisco website to listen to the episode, but I’ve gotten too many complaints from people who are having a hard time finding other episodes. They are easy to find here.
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Yesterday, I published wherein I interviewed drummer and jazz historian Hal Smith. We discussed the music scene in San Francisco in the 30s and 40s and how one man, Lu Watters and his band The Yerba Buena Jazz Band, saved traditional jazz after the emergence of swing music.
I asked him for a playlist our listeners. He provided this list of songs and youtube links with extensive commentary. Thank you, Hal!
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In this episode, I interview drummer and jazz historian Hal Smith. We discuss the music scene in San Francisco in the 30s and 40s and how one man, Lu Watters and his band The Yerba Buena Jazz Band, saved traditional jazz after the emergence of swing music. The musicians, the clubs, and how an girlfriend’s irate father with a pistol put Lu and his band on the front page, launching their career.
All in all, fascinating story!
