Jeff Barnhart

Have you noticed more people than ever before seem to comment that the world is “going to Hell in a hand basket?” I first heard this phrase from my grandfather over 50 years ago. People have been commenting on the incivility, intolerance, and enmity they sense around them since I can remember. Everyone seems to think it’s never been so bad before. I believe they’re mistaken.

Jeff Barnhart: Dear fans of hot jazz music! Hal and I are delighted to share our third and final delve into the sounds of Clancy Hayes, drummer, banjoist, guitarist, pianist and above all, vocalist! For those who read Part II, we apologize that the accompanying sound links were incorrect on the online version of this publication. This error has now been rectified, so please do go back to listen to the tracks that weren’t correct.

Clancy Hayes Jeff Barnhart: Hal, after a month off, I’m excited to return to the music and vocals of the great troubadour and spreader of joy, Clancy Hayes! We suspended our exploration shortly after Clancy and Bob Scobey began their long and fruitful musical relationship. There are so many songs we could choose, and I hope you might get us started with a couple of selections from the 1952-1953 period.