Histrionics The History of the term "Swing" Swing actually dates to the time of Mozart in his youth. Young Wolfgang's eccentric uncle Basil, who being descended from royalty was himself a count, built a pendulum...

Did You Know... ...that although Jack and Mack were cousins, they were actually two different types of Knives? ...that the chorus to the "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was originally "a-reema-leh" until the Fudd brothers,...

Miscellaneous The most misunderstood poem ever written, complete with dirty words (Warning -- Not for Children under 32): A fine little girl, she wait for me. Me catch the ship across the sea. I sailed the ship all...

Jazz Vocabulary A-B Arco - A word used by jazzers when playing in a swimming pool. Utilizing the jazz form of call and response, one will close his eyes and shout "Arco" and the others must respond with "Poco" or be...