It’s Only A Paper Moon by The Oscar Peterson Trio

SONG OF THE DAY “It’s Only A Paper Moon” by Oscar Peterson Trio (With Respect To Nat, Verve Records, 1998). Written in 1933 by E. Y. Harburg and Billy Rose. INTERESTING FACTS (from wikipedia) – It was written originally for an unsuccessful Broadway play called The Great Magoo, set in Coney Island. – It was …

Prelude To A Kiss by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

SONG OF THE DAY “Prelude To A Kiss” by Duke Ellington & His Orchestra (This Is Jazz #7, Columbia/Legacy, 1996). Written by Duke Ellington in 1938. MY TAKE I heard this song today during the credits of the most recent Mad Men episode, and what a thrill…the lyrics and melody came flooding back, and I …