well, it's complicated. Country music, contrary to what people are saying, was as white as it was black (the Scotch-Irish tradition). It had many white, indigenous creators. But just about everything else here - in the vernacular - was essentially black.

I disagree with Mr. Dixon, because the blues grew from many things; it is more effect than cause.

who are the imitators? Just curious.

thanks I am just start to get going on Blue-Ski (as I call it).

It may end up as a substack thing, but the essence is that most jazz musicians (yes, IMHO) have lost a true sense of history, as something that doesn't mean re-creation or glib musical reference.

the one to see is The Producers. His best, and possibly the funniest film ever made.

not really a jazz piece....