[Dixielandjazz] A Wee Dram of Jazz Connection

[Don Ingle]

I realize that we have contributed to the lore of Single Malt and other 
hootches of favor amongst us, but before He Who Must Administer List 
Topics realises not much jazz has been discussed, I will try to correct 
course a bit. (Having first earlier had a night cap of Isle of Jura 
Superstition, a new malt to recommend).
Music: When working with Uncle Rosey McHargue in the '60's at the 
Cottage in Pasadena, we would often play Alcoholic Blues. Rosey would 
sing it -- enough pithy words to drive one to drink.
Also, my mentor and friend Ernest Loring Nichols, Red to most, had a 
wonderful chart in his book written by pianist Bobby Hammock of the 
Scottish folk song, lyrics by Robert Burns, of Flow Gently Sweet Afton.
And let us not forget two ladies that made another Scottish Folk song 
swing along quite merrily, Maxine Sullivan and Ella Logan with their 
takes on Loch Lomand.
For those who find the single malt pricey, there's also Scotch and  
Water, a "blend" of notes and words.
We can all find similar references to alcoholic potables in other music 
titles. I'd add more, but then it would cut in on my sipping time. But 
have at it, ye listees of other than teetotaler persuasions. I'm sure 
the titles will flow like. . .what else. . . wine.
Hey, I'll drink to that, single malt of course.
Slainte m'hath,
Don Ingle