This month's cover story
The Elusive Jelly Roll Morton
Original Jelly Roll Blues: William J. Schafer explores the facts, lies, and myths surrounding the amazing career of Jelly Roll Morton, shown above ca. 1921. Part 1. (Photo: Mississippi Rag files.)

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March Highlights

Randy's Scrapbook: Sweet Sounds

This month's collection of historic photos celebrates the sweet sounds of Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.

 

Jazz in the Sun: Sea Cruises

A toast to Carol and Bob Neumann for 25 years of wonderful JazzSea cruises and a look at Florida jazz. (Pictured: Drummer Al Hixon and tenor saxist Jim Wellen at a Sarasota Jazz Club concert.)

by Bob Byler
 

New Orleans Notes: Carnival Season

Parades and an annual party still draw the crowds despite the weather. (Pictured: Jerry Adams at the Norwegian Seamen's Church.)

by Tom Jacobsen
 

Jazz Warriors: A Tribute to Bix

Phil Pospychala produces his own festival without the help of a jazz club, jazz society, or not-for-profit jazz organization.

 
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