Word maven Patricia T. (You Send Me) O'Conner explores the origins of festive seasonal words. Then, jazz scholar Joshua Berrett revisits the musical legacies of Louis Armstrong & Paul Whiteman in Two Kings of Jazz. And Rich Cohen examines the relationship between business and the blues in his history of Chess Records: Machers and Rockers. Finally, New York’s official foodie, Arthur Schwartz, offers an opinionated history of the city’s food.
Holiday Lingo
Word maven Patricia T. (You Send Me) O'Conner takes listener calls on words we use during the holiday season. Call 212-267-9692.
Jazz Beginnings
Joshua Barrett looks back at two kings of jazz: Louis Armstrong & Paul Whiteman.
Music: Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra: 1932-1933: "I’ve Got the World on a String"
Paul Whiteman: The King of Jazz: "Rhapsody in Blue"
Music: Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra: 1932-1933: "I’ve Got the World on a String"
Paul Whiteman: The King of Jazz: "Rhapsody in Blue"
Selling the Blues
Rich Cohen on the impact of Chess Records on the art and business of marketing the blues: Machers and Rockers.
Music: "Spoonful," Howlin Wolf
"Thirty Days," Chuck Berry
Music: "Spoonful," Howlin Wolf
"Thirty Days," Chuck Berry
Food in the City
Arthur Schwartz shares his thoughts on New York City Food.
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Music: Shaking the Blues Away, Rob Fisher and the Coffee Club Orchestra: "Shaking the Blues Away" / "Doin' the Frog"
» More on Arthur Schwartz
Music: Shaking the Blues Away, Rob Fisher and the Coffee Club Orchestra: "Shaking the Blues Away" / "Doin' the Frog"
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