your question:

05/02/2024 Ernest Rogers

Hi Mr. Dunn, big fan.
what are your thoughts on old Jazz - such as King Oliver, Miff Mole, Fats Waller, etc. and did you ever get into collecting 78s? All that old music seems to be super unappreciated and I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!

my answer:

I never got into 78s, although my parents had a few, but yeah, I dig some older Louis Armstrong, Baby Dodds, Slam Stewart — maybe that’s not as far back as you’re thinking but I agree, it’s under appreciated. Sometimes the quality of the recording is part of the attraction, but also, thinking historically it’s pretty mind blowing.