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Happy 106th Birthday, Bix!

Posted on March 10, 2009 by swesson

As we could not confirm that Bix Beiderbecke ever recorded the “Happy Birthday” song, we present for your listening pleasure,  ‘Singing the Blues” by Trumbauer’s Orchestra.* May we recommend 1:25-1:40?  That right there would be the sound that lives on.**   ___ * … Continue reading →

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For Bix — Happy Birthday

Posted on March 10, 2008 by swesson

A moment of silence, please, for the jazz musician who didn’t need to read music with his eyes to play notes with his soul. Born March 10, 1903. Died August 6, 1931. His music lives on. And now, a moment … Continue reading →

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