Classic Jazz Visions Concert Series

Struttin with some barbeque

Struttin’ With Some Barbecue

“Struttin’ With Some Barbecue” 1927 Lil Hardin Armstrong | A very popular jazz standard that was composed by Louis Armstrong’s 2 nd wife, Lil Hardin Armstrong. This has been performed and recorded thousands of times. In this rendition, The Classic…
Always

Always.. (Medley)

“Always” 1925 Irving Berlin, “Jitterbug Waltz” 1935 Thomas “Fats” Waller, and “What’ll I Do?” 1923 Irving Berlin | Vocalist Lori Colombo is featured in this medley of Irving Berlin and “Fats” Waller tunes. Jack Bradley spent over 15 years in…
I'm sittin' on top of the world

I’m Sittin’ On Top of the World (Medley)

“I’m Sittin’ On Top of the World” 1925 Ray Henderson/Sam Lewis/Joe Young, and “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter” 1935 Fred Ahlert and Joe Young | This medley features Mike Persico on vocals; all of the images highlight the…

That’s a Plenty

“That’s a plenty”  1914 Lew Pollack and Ray Gilbert.  | A favorite among traditional jazz artists, the images used are of the many musicians who have performed and recorded this song many times.

Caravan

“Caravan” 1936 Duke Ellington | Another vocal feature for Lori Colombo with an original arrangement by our bassist Mike Ryle. This “Latin/Swing” tune is a perfect showcase for Lori and features images of Duke Ellington and his Orchestra.
“Flee As a Bird to the Mountain

Flee As a Bird to the Mountain (Medley)

“Flee As a Bird to the Mountain” circa 1870’s Traditional and “Didn’t He Ramble” – 1905 W. C. Handy | This medley is from a traditional New Orleans funeral, made popular by Louis Armstrong and his All Stars. It starts…
Jack Bradley Jazz Images

Jack Bradley and Friends

Eighty-four year-old Jack Bradley, the world’s biggest collector of Louis Armstrong memorabilia, had a front row seat to Armstrong’s life for more than a decade. Bradley was born in Cape Cod in 1934 and eventually attended the Maritime Academy. At…