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Archives for February 5, 2009

Here’s Fats Waller Now That We Need Him

February 5, 2009 by Doug Ramsey

War worries have you gloomy? " Depressed over the recession? Investments tanking? Coming down with something and can't pay your health insurance premium?" Take this advice (click here) from a great philosopher. … [Read more...]

Compatible Quotes: Fats Waller

February 5, 2009 by Doug Ramsey

You get that right-tickin' rhythm, man, and it's ON! So easy, when you know how. One never knows, do one? … [Read more...]

Doug Ramsey

Doug is a recipient of the lifetime achievement award of the Jazz Journalists Association. He lives in the Pacific Northwest, where he settled following a career in print and broadcast journalism in cities including New York, New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, San Antonio, … [MORE]

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