J20: Memories of young Donny Fagerquist

In writing the Jazz Worcester Real Book, I had the good fortune to meet not only the players featured in the book, but many of their family members. In some cases I had to rely on their assistance to help bring to life the memory of the artists and loved ones who had passed on. […]

J19: Boots and the Fox

The reel to reel tape had been sitting in Richie Camuso’s dresser drawers for more than 40 years. For local jazz fans, the rediscovery of the Boots Mussulli Quartet live at the Fox Lounge is something akin to the finding of a long lost performance of Charlie Parker. It’s that significant.
First of all, it […]