#43- circa 2011-12: "A Salute to the Fender Jazzmaster"

One from the very early days of the Bottomless Pit on WFUV (I don’t have the exact broadcast dates on the first few dozen shows because of the weird way I used to index them).

This one starts off with a two-part salute to the Fender Jazzmaster, which is of course an iconic American object from the mind of American genius Leo Fender. It made its debut in the Fender catalog in 1959, is of course still popular, and has been used over the years in ways that Leo Fender never could’ve imagined. His intent was to create an instrument for the Jazz guitarists of the day- it didn’t quite work out that way, but again, the instrument is still beloved, and still inspiring people. I’ve had a couple of nice ones over the years, but I mostly like to hear other people play them.

Tune in and hear the sounds of Lightnin’ Slim, Roy Lanham, Rich Fifield, Tom Verlaine, Nels Cline, and other legends.

And then Pt. 3 of the show is another tribute to the late great Cub Koda- just a brief one this time, but worthy.

Playlist:

ART VAN DAMME QUINTET- IF I COULD BE WITH YOU ONE HOUR (OPENING THEME)

LIGHTNING SLIM- I’M HIM

ROY LANHAM- A SMOOTH ONE

THE VENTURES- PERFIDIA

TOMMY JAMES AND THE SHONDELLS- HANKY PANKY

MICKEY BAKER- BAIA

THE ASTRONAUTS- BAJA

TELEVISION- VENUS

TELEVISION- FRICTION

SONIC YOUTH- TEENAGE RIOT

NELS CLINE- THURSTON COUNTY

JIMMY AND JOHNNY- CAN’T FIND THE DOORKNOB

PORTUGUESE JOE- TEENAGE RIOT

THE DEL-TINOS- NIGHTLIFE