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Substack: ON THIS DAY IN JAZZ AGE MUSIC!
A daily blog on SubStack devoted to the Music of THE JAZZ AGE!
https://onthisdayinjazzagemusic.substack.com/
<<SNEAK PEEK>>
A 1929 very early one reel short with Edgar Bergman and his Charlie McCarthy
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February 16, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Renault showroom, Champs-Élysées, c. 1934.
February 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Happy Birthday to Kim Novak, born 13 February 1933.
February 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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I will gladly accept the friendship and wisdom of a dog any day.
February 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Groucho, Chico and Harpo with Lou Gehrig.

That may be the most restorative image I see today.
February 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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"I respect Gershwin, but I envy Arlen."

Alec Wilder speaking about Harold Arlen.
February 13, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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Edward Steichen's cover for "Vogue" magazine, July 1932.
February 13, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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"Lookin' Good" by Magic Sam, #BOTD.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxZp...
Lookin' Good
YouTube video by Magic Sam - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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John Barrymore in "Midnight" - BOTD
February 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Totò, born 15 February 1898.
February 15, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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Gale Sondergaard, born 15 February 1899. Married to writer & director Herbert Biberman her film career was all but terminated by Hollywood in the late 1940's when HUAC served to blacklist her and her husband, he being one of the Hollywood Ten.
February 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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"Harold doesn't write the cheap commercial tripe that is always recorded. Harold writes a song, not a mood coloring for a scene."

Lena Horne speaking about composer Harold Arlen, born 15 February 1905.
February 15, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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"A person is not old until regrets take the place of dreams."

Born 15 February 1882, John Barrymore.
February 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM
February 15, 2026 at 3:24 AM
The 50501 Movement (@50501)
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February 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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#BlackHistory 1944
"International Sweetheaets of Rhythm"
The first integrated all women's jazz band playing Seattle, were billed as America's #1 All Girl Musical Attraction.
#jazzsky #musicsky
February 13, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Birthday Spotlight: Perry “Mule” Bradford!

Perry “Mule” Bradford, Piano/Composer/Vocals
Born: February 14, 1893, Montgomery, AL, USA
open.substack.com/pub/onthisda...

#MUSIC
#JAZZ
#Ragtime
#MusicSky
#MusicianSky
#February14
#Composer
Birthday Spotlight: Perry “Mule” Bradford
Perry Bradford (February 14, 1893 – April 20, 1970)
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February 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
February 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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TRICKLE UP!!!💯💯🤬🤬🤬💯💯

tRumpstein's budget chief Russell Vought reportedly DIVERTED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS EARMARKED FOR USAID!!!

THE FEDERAL AGENCY THAT ONCE PROVIDED GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN AND ECONOMIC AID 😪

IN ORDER TO PAY FOR HIS SECURITY DETAIL!!!

🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Millions of Dollars from Now-Defunct USAID Reportedly Paying For Russell Vought’s Security Detail
Russell Vought reportedly diverted millions of dollars earmarked for the federal agency that once provided global humanitarian and economic aid.
www.yahoo.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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There are so many fucked up things with the current administration that it's hard to focus on one but this recent move is basically a death sentence for the planet. I've been involved with more boots on the ground actions over the years than I can count and this really bums me out.
EPA reverses long-standing climate change finding, stripping its own ability to regulate emissions
The agency announced it is repealing its 2009 conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the Earth and endanger human health and well-being.
www.nbcnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:06 AM
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Nile Rodgers & CHIC: Tiny Desk Concert - NPR (2023) 🎶🎧 #coffeebreak

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRER...
Nile Rodgers & CHIC: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:52 PM