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.
Last week, I enjoyed the unique experience of shopping for records at the Archive of Contemporary Music which, twice a year holds a sale to relinquish their library overflow. While I was a little woozy from heat exhaustion, especially after sitting in three hours of NYC gridlock and skipping dinner, some wonderful purchases were made.
On this episode, we delve into those with Jersey connections: Sarah Vaughan, Titus Andronicus, The Rascals, Johnny Smith, and Ron Carter. Bruce, Dionne, Tony Bennett, and even The Band come by to say, “hello!”
Finally, we end this week’s episode with an homage to Marlton, NJ’s own, Christina Grimmie.
