Weekend Extra: Jump For Joy

May 13, 2007 by Doug Ramsey

If you never had the good luck to see Ray Nance,
Now, thanks to YouTube, you have the chance.

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John Birchard says

May 13, 2007 at 1:24 am

What a nice way to start a new day. Ray put a smile on my face… and reminded me of my favorite piece featuring the Nance violin – and visiting soloist Gerry Mulligan – “Mr. Gentle and Mr. Cool”…from the late 1950s, I think.
Jim Denham says

May 13, 2007 at 12:43 pm

I’ve had a miserable weekend: I needed that! life-affirming stuff.
Michael J. West says

May 14, 2007 at 11:03 am

Excellent. Great song, great singer, great film!
frank ross says

May 14, 2007 at 1:19 pm

Thank You!
That’s such a treat. Ray was also at the infamous
Ellington At Newport (tea for two) also Hot Summer Nights CD.
Nobody’s like him. . .

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