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The Mississippi Rag: Second Quarter 2007The Mississippi Rag: Second Quarter 2007 (book)

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A collection of the second quarter 2007 issues (April, May and June) of The Mississippi Rag™.

The Mississippi Rag™ April 2007The Mississippi Rag™ April 2007 (book)

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The rise, fall and lasting influence of the controversial Original Dixieland Jazz Band, the first band to record jazz 90 years ago, is explored by William Schafer (Part II). Illustrated with historic photos of the ODJB, Freddie Keppard, Bix Beiderbecke, Jack Laine's Reliance Jazz Band and the Original Creole Orchestra. Also, an interview with ragtime pianist/Internet broadcaster Bryan Wright, a look at how "Jass" revolutionized popular music. exciting Florida jazz events and a comprehensive review of a 10-disc set of Hoagy Carmichael material.

The Mississippi Rag™ May 2007The Mississippi Rag™ May 2007 (book)

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Butch Thompson, William Schafer, Paige Van Vorst and Hogan Jazz Archive curator Bruce Boyd Raeburn honor the late historian/curator emeritus Dick Allen, whose dedication to New Orleans jazz led to the founding of the Hogan Jazz Archive, Tulane University. Includes historic photos of Slow Drag Pavageau, Duke Ellington, Paul Barbarin, William Russell and others. Also, an interview with "Ragtime Kid" author Larry Karp, colorful coverage of a star-studded tribute to the late bassist Bob Haggart, a visit to the Tribute to Bix, and the launching of Judi K's new "Jazz Warriors" series with a salute to Wayne Arihood of La Crosse, Wisc.

The Mississippi Rag™ June 2007The Mississippi Rag™ June 2007 (book)

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The June 2007 issue of the Mississippi Rag on-line magazine, known as "The Voice of Traditional Jazz and Ragtime" since 1973. ■ Comprehensive, colorful coverage of the always entertaining Atlanta Jazz Party. ■ A look at Fate Marable's riverboat jazz in the early 1900s via a 1961 interview with Norman Mason. ■ An interview with Corie Melaugh, a savvy young woman who's part of the new ragtime generation. ■ A trip to the Norwich Jazz Party, which opened the UK's 2007 season of Trans-Atlantic jazz parties. ■ Newsy regional columns and a TJEN column exploring recorded "playalong" options. ■ Informative reviews, plus extensive listings of gigs, festivals, hotlines and clubs.

The Mississippi Rag™ July 2007The Mississippi Rag™ July 2007 (book)

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Colorful coverage captures the eclectic program that has made the Memorial Day weekend Sacramento Jubilee a winner for 35 years. Music was provided by 100 plus bands, including the Boondockers, Lost Weekend, Vince Bartels' Migrant Jazz Workers, Simon Stribling's New Orleans Ale Stars, Capital Focus Jazz Band and Big Tiny Little's band. Also, we look at three unique and influential jazz pioneers (Fess Williams, Emmett Miller and Jack Purvis), bid adieu to reedman Jacques Gauthé, and visit the Capital City Jazzfest, featuring the New Black Eagles, Bob Schulz's Frisco Jazz, Butch Thompson and Reuben Ristrom.

The Mississippi Rag™ August 2007The Mississippi Rag™ August 2007 (book)

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■ An enticing look at the exciting 11-day "JazzAscona New Orleans and Classics" festival, where international jazz artists perform in an idyllic setting in Switzerland ■ An article on Bixophile Rich Johnson, respected worldwide as an innovative researcher and as the music director who helped establish Davenport's Bixfest as a top festival. ■ Colorful coverage of the West Texas Jazz Festival and the Hot Steamed Jazz Festival ■ A captivating peek into "Randy's Scrapbook" for letters and autographed photos from famous 1930s bandleaders. ■ Farewells to George Melly, Ron Going, Johnny Frigo, Boots Randolph, and Bill Gunter. ■ Newsy regional columns, including one on "Jazz Warrior" Maggie Parker Brown. ■ Fascinating book and CD reviews, extensive listings of gigs, festivals, and club hotlines.