Cranky the Clown School Dropout
Solo saxophone circus jazz, klezmer and pathetic clown themes
Cranky just put the finishing touches on his set list for the 2017 season. This year may see nine new song, bringing the Cranky Hit List (CHL) total to 77 songs. Cranky is hedging on the actual number of nine songs making the cut, since, if past years are any indication, some of these new… Continue reading Black Coffee and other Delights
Many, many years before the origin of The Clown School Dropouts and the creation of Cranky. Ur-Cranky or Proto-Cranky, lets call him, discovered the early jazz trumpeter Jabbo Smith. Interestingly enough the discovery wasn't made through music but from a written story, a comic book, to be precise. The eye opening moment came from reading… Continue reading Cranky luvs Jabbo
Who needs instruments when you are the lead for the Five Harmaniacs? Almost has Cranky thinking he should ditch the saxophone for a piece of paper and a comb, with washboard. But for know he's jammin' along. Classic fun music and Cranky inspiration. http://youtu.be/eYpWQJvqkQE
Cranky the Clown School Dropout 