Muffy Styler

Happy Thanksgiving!! Pinup girls Bettie Paige, Irene Bolton and Toni Claire save a turkey and shoot a pumpkin instead at a Roseland Thanksgiving Eve party.

Made this silly AI image but then realized it’s kinda my Queen Character from !!! Costume reveal soon!!! Come see Sleeping Beauty with a stellar cast! as Belle! as Jenny Lopez as Lucky Lopez as Prince Charles and as King Crimson as Lucy Goosey and EKAT as The Perminator!!!!! directed by written by

Jazz birthdays today one of my favorites and obscure but very influential!! Babs Gonzales (October 27, 1919 – January 23, 1980), born Lee Brown, was an American bebop vocalist, poet, and self-published author. His books portrayed the jazz world that many black musicians struggled in, portraying disk jockeys, club owners, liquor, drugs, and racism. Despite being a trained pianist and drummer,[4][8] Gonzales preferred to sing rather than play an instrument, stating that "it's easier to sing and, above all, it's less tiring. We don't sweat while playing and we always look handsome. Plus, a singer usually earns more money than an instrumentalist." Gonzales formed his own group, Babs' Three Bips and A Bop, releasing a number of 78rpm singles for Blue Note, Capitol, and Apollo labels in the late 1940s. Tadd Dameron, Sonny Rollins, Roy Haynes, Wynton Kelly, and Bennie Green were among the musicians who performed at these recording sessions. “I formed the Bips because I felt bebop needed a bridge to the people," said Gonzales, "The fire was there... but it wasn't reaching the people." **t

It’s Dizzy Day!! John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie ; October 21, 1917 – January 6, 1993) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and singer. He was a trumpet virtuoso and improviser, building on the virtuosic style of Roy Eldridge but adding layers of harmonic and rhythmic complexity previously unheard in jazz. His combination of musicianship, showmanship, and wit made him a leading popularizer of the new music called bebop. His beret and horn-rimmed spectacles, s**t singing, bent horn, pouched cheeks, and light-hearted personality have made him an enduring icon.

Today in Jazz Anita O’Fay was born. She was a badass, fearless, great musician and did it all her way. She went to prison, did her time and made the most of it. She sang well into her 80s and lived a very interesting life. She is one of the reasons I got into jazz. Born Anita Belle Colton (October 18, 1919 - November 23, 2006)known professionally as Anita O'Day, she was a jazz singer and self proclaimed “song stylist” widely admired for her sense of rhythm and dynamics, and her early big band appearances that shattered the traditional image of the "girl singer". Refusing to pander to any female stereotype, O'Day presented herself as a "hip" jazz musician, wearing a band jacket and skirt as opposed to an evening gown. She changed her surname from Colton to O'Day, pig Latin for "dough", slang for money. **t

Born on this day in jazz: Arthur Tatum Jr. October 13, 1909 – November 5, 1956 was an American jazz pianist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever. From early in his career, fellow musicians acclaimed Tatum's technical ability as extraordinary. Tatum also extended jazz piano's vocabulary and boundaries far beyond his initial stride influences, and established new ground through innovative use of reharmonization, voicing, and bitonality.

So much fun performing alongside the hilarious monster at last night. Thanks to a great crowd and suggestions for Johnny Z to bump off. Lady Hades will be back again to let Johnny into the underworld. Stay tuned to your local radio broadcast.

Today in jazz birthdays Oscar Pettiford (September 30, 1922 – September 8, 1960) was an American jazz double bassist, cellist and composer. He was one of the earliest musicians to work in the bebop idiom. Pettiford is considered the pioneer of the cello as a solo instrument in jazz music. He first played the cello as a practical joke on his band leader (Woody Herman), when he walked off stage during his solo spot and came back, unexpectedly with a cello and played on that. In 1958, Pettiford moved to Copenhagen, Denmark, and started recording for European companies. After his move to Europe he often performed with European musicians, like Attila Zoller, and also with other Americans who had settled in Europe, such as Bud Powell and Kenny Clarke.

Muffy is back at Bathtub Gin this Monday Oct. 2 9-11 for dinner and cocktail jazz! With thank you to for creating this post! Photo by !

Monday October 9th 7pm as part of at The Kraine Theater Muffy is ready to be Lady Hades the gatekeeper of purgatory in The Gangsterlogues written and performed by

Born on this day in jazz John William Coltrane (September 23, 1926 – July 17, 1967) was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer. He is among the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz and 20th-century music. Born and raised in North Carolina, Coltrane moved to Philadelphia after graduating from high school, where he studied music. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was one of the players at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk.

Muffy is staying in on this rainy Saturday, listening to some Coltrane. Of course she did her hair and put on some lashes. Photo by .murtagh.3 dress from

Muffy contemplating weekend plans, including hosting at rehearsing with and practicing for upcoming special appearance with photo by the incomparable

This Monday night it is jazz night at and Muffy will be there with from 9-11pm singing some jazz/boss/bop.

Today is the birth date of the one and only Bobby Short. Robert Waltrip Short (September 15, 1924 – March 21, 2005) was an American cabaret and jazz singer and pianist, who interpreted songs by popular composers from the first half of the 20th century such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Richard A. Whiting, Vernon Duke, Noël Coward and George and Ira Gershwin. Short also championed African-American composers of the same period such as Eubie Blake, James P. Johnson, Andy Razaf, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, presenting their work not in a polemical way, but as simply the obvious equal of that of their white contemporaries. Short stated his favorite songwriters were Ellington, Arlen and Kern, and he was instrumental in spearheading the construction of the Ellington Memorial in New York City. He was a friend of Tom Jobim and was present during the composer’s final days in New York City.

Muffy always has a great time at for jazz night. Thanks for having Muffy and the band. Thanks and her friends from Houston for taking photos, loved meeting you all. Next jazz with Muffy on Sept 18th.

Sept 1st is the birthdate of Jazz alto sax player and clarinetist Art Pepper. He had a tumultuous life and was an incredible player. I always come back to his clarinet recording on Anthropology.

August 29 was the birthdate of two of The greatest jazz musicians of all time: Charlie Parker and Dinah Washington. Listening to Charlie’s rendition of My Old Flame today and Dinah’s recording of Jitterbug Waltz. So much to learn and so little time!!

9 years ago today. Thank you for sharing your life with me.

Muffy finally got to wear this wonderful dress found for me by the fabulous ! Hairdoo by the wonderful Last gig last night. Muffy would love to be back in the happy land of very soon!!

Provincetown with Aldo Perez. Thank you for having us! Last set tonight at 8:30pm.

Playing with these doods at and yes I am now the drummer too! Drum cherry broken at the Post Office Cafe and Cabaret.

A truly lovely place to stay in Provincetown. Once a retreat of Cole Porter’s, later the first men’s only bed and breakfast run by Peter Hand and then a guest house run by Howard Weiner who was lover/partner to Arnold Lobel, Author of the adored children’s book series Frog and Toad. I grew up with those books so that along with the Cole Porter connection makes it a perfect stay! Now run by Yi and Greg, who are lovely hosts!

Provincetown working vacay with at the

Retro Barbie look from Monday’s bathtubginnyc gig. Dress by hairdoo by

Born on this day in jazz, Annie Ross. Annabelle McCauley Allan Short (25 July 1930 – 21 July 2020), known professionally as Annie Ross, was a British-American singer and actress, best known as a member of the jazz vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. In 1952, Ross met Prestige Records owner Bob Weinstock, who asked her to write lyrics to a jazz solo in a similar way to King Pleasure, a practice that would later be known as vocalese. The next day, she presented him with "Twisted", a treatment of saxophonist Wardell Gray's 1949 composition of the same name, a classic example of the genre. The song, first released in 1952 (later collected on the album King Pleasure Sings/Annie Ross Sings), was an underground hit, and resulted in her winning Down Beat magazine's New Star award. **t

Today in 1995 New York City proclaimed July 25 as Gloria Lynne Day! Gloria Lynne (born Gloria Wilson; November 23, 1929 – October 15, 2013), also known as Gloria Alleyne, was an American jazz vocalist with a recording career spanning from 1958 to 2007. At the age of 15, she won first prize at the Amateur Night contest at the Apollo Theater. She shared the stage with contemporary night club vocal ensembles, and recorded as part of such groups as the Enchanters and the Dell-Tones in the 1950s. As a soloist she recorded under her birth name, although most of her work was released under her stage name on the Everest, with whom she signed in 1958, and Fontana labels. She wrote lyrics for "Watermelon Man" with Herbie Hancock, and "All Day Long" with Kenny Burrell. Her final recording was "I Wish It Would Snow" featuring Bucky Pizzarelli. The song was featured in the 2014 Lifetime movie Seasons of Love, starring Gladys Knight and Taraji P. Henson.

This Monday July 24, 9-11, and Muffy Styler are back at for jazz on Mondays. Come for the draanks and goood foood! Stay for some jazz!

He Left His Heart in our hearts. Tony Bennett Bennett amassed many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. He was named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree and founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, New York. He sold more than 50 million records worldwide and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Bennett began singing at an early age. He fought in the final stages of World War II as a U.S. Army infantryman in the European Theater. Afterward, he developed his singing technique, signed with Columbia Records and had his first number-one popular song with "Because of You" in 1951. Several popular tracks such as "Rags to Riches" followed in early 1953. He then refined his approach to encompass jazz singing. He reached an artistic peak in the late 1950s with albums such as The Beat of My Heart and Basie Swings, Bennett Sings. In 1962, Bennett recorded his signature song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". Bennett staged a comeback in the late 1980s and 1990s, putting out gold record albums again and expanding his reach to the MTV generation while keeping his musical style intact.

Have a good time today and stay safe! Happy forth.

To celebrate 🇨🇦 Canada Day today, here’s to Muffy’s friend the rising Canadian star otherwise known as , Canadian standup comedian and celebrity! Thank you Joe for celebrating with Muffy at and being the best clown pal a gal could have! Photos by , last photo by ! 🇨🇦

To celebrate 🇨🇦 Canada Day!! Here’s to Muffy’s dear friend The Canadian rising star otherwise known as clown and star standup comedian! Thank you for celebrating with Muffy at and being the best pal a clown lady could have! Photos by except the last photo taken by 🇨🇦🌈🍸

I dated a guy who told me to stop acting like a flamingo 🦩so I had to put my foot down. Hope everyone is enjoying the summer weather! Photo taken by at the Muffy will be back at this Sunday July 2 for Slippery Sundays!!

The Jazz Bastards quartet with Muffy Styler and special guest Joe Cohn New Years Eve at

Monday Dec 26th at Muffy Styler and The Jazz Bastards. 9pm-11pm #

Missing my Brodents and our Rat Pack and my brother from another mother Dick Rivington and the Cat was an exhilarating rat infested fun time!! Missing the entire cast

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Tomorrow night with the stars: and special guest Muffy will be trying to keep it all together!

Introducing Taco! Burlesque name: Mr. Cashmere! Adopted through He is spunky, elegant, playful and cuddly! And not to mention a gorgeous Siamese mix. He is very loved. Stay tuned for more photos and videos and maybe a designated page.

Post thanksgiving speakeasy jazz! Monday the 28th at 2 sets starting at 9pm with on keys and on guitar. Drums also. Muffy styler on vocals.