All jokes aside, New Jersey is a pretty great place. While it has a lot to offer as a state, it also has a rich musical history of which many people remain unaware. Everyone knows Sinatra and The Boss, but there’s much more.
New Jersey is rife with jazz; always has been, always will. This week we go from the obvious (Count Basie and Frank Sinatra) to some more obscure choices (Emily Remler and a Direct-to-Disk recording of “Jersey Bounce”).
There is something for everyone on this edition of Jersey Jazz. Part two might not be too far behind.
