That time Zoot Sims & Al Cohn put a jazz spin on folk tunes

Pianist/arranger John Benson Brooks had the idea of the jazz overhaul of folk tunes and Zoot, Al and pals went to town. 

 

B-Side Wins Again: James Longfeather

Tulsa's obscure Tribal label hid James Longfeather's entrancing crack at "Wayfaring Stranger" on the flip of a Woody Guthrie cover. 

Rare Tim Buckley performance from 1968 issued by Manifesto

Tim Buckley Live at the Electric Theatre Co.. Chicago captures the singer/songwriter at his improvisational peak in 1968. 

Happy Birthday Bill Monroe!

Remembering the legendary Bill Monroe with some rare footage and the best ever version of Wayfaring Stranger. 

Dean Wareham vs. Bill Monroe

Dean Wareham's version of "Wayfaring Stranger" will be issued on his new album Dean Wareham Vs. Cheval Sombre.

Happy Birthday Bill Monroe