Incantations in Jazz Back in The Day jam sessions were serious affairs Jazz hinged on trust, ears, collaboration, and rotgut Cat would stay Play for no pay ‘Til break of day Strayhorn charts in clouds of smoke or off-the-top-of -your head bebop Slammin duels or cozy duets Soubrettes mimicked Ella, got laid Torchettes dug deeper, … Continue reading Incantations in Jazz