Episode Details

Mike's been hustled down in Texas, so Pat's without adult supervision when he interviews Glenn Crytzer about his new big band project: "Ain't It Grand." Glenn talks about the challenges of playing vintage jazz authentically, writing in the style of the period, and leading a band in the post making-money-from-album-sales era. The episode concludes with a brief discussion of some of Glenn's favorite vintage jazz sides. Glenn Crytzer - AIN'T IT GRAND? Plus quick looks at tracks by Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Eddie Lang, Charlie Christian, Jean Goldkette, and Sy Oliver.