Tag Archives: ella mae morse

the good die young

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Dave

by Art Chantry: enough with the ‘early days’ photos. how about a “latter day” story? ella mae morse was a young hot swingin’ torch singer with solid back beat and provocative delivery. frankly, the gal could rock. she sang songs … Continue reading →

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all that jazz

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Art

by Art Chantry (art@artchantry.com) AN old friend and client (and fellow rocket alum), paul de barros, wrote a wonderful book on the history of the jazz scene in seattle. it is titled “jackson street: after hours” and chronicled the history … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Article, Ideas/Opinion, Music/Composition/Performance | Tagged art chantry, dave lewis trio, dick curtiss, ella mae morse, ernestine anderson, jelly roll morton seattle rag, Jimi Hendrix, mildred bailey, pat o'day, paul de barros, Quincy Jones, ray charles | Leave a comment

oh to be a saucy chantoosey

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Art

Never underestimate the power of lewd in America… by Art Chantry (art@artchantry.com) THE blues were not popularized by old black men riding the rails in the deep south. i know that’s heresy to say out loud, but those great great … Continue reading →