A show based on the idea of originality. More precisely, a show extolling the virtue of originality in a world where originality is increasingly of less value. The idea for this grew out of a discussion plagiarism in my ethics class. While plagiarism is certainly an issue of integrity, it is also an activity demonstrating a lack of respect for originality. Ok, to the music. Cortez, the Killer and All ALong the Watchtower -- Ironically, original takes on Neil Young and Boby Dylan by Dave Matthews and Jimi Hendrix. Ed Robinson knocks on heaven's door, we get to Jimmy Cliff sooner or later, and we enjoy the miracle of a Jagger/Stone collaboration. Time to shift gears to Jack White, love interruption (what lyric could possibly be more original?), White Stripes cold, cold night and, surprisingly Joh Lee Hooker fits right in with the underpinnings of what ZZ Top used to make millions. A dedication to a friend in John Colrane and finally, the most surprising lyric ever from Patricia Barber. I mean what could be more original than a love song about fat, ink and crack cocaine?

A goofy show focused on the idea of work, well... of not work. Todd Rundgren, Black Crack Review, Cousin Joe Pleasant, Earl Boyd, Derrick and the Dominos, Eric Clapton live, the Doors, Melody Gardoux, Los Lobos and Mongo Santamaria. April 11, 2012

·        March 7, 2012, KGSP FM-- Playlist

Ju Jumpin with Symphony Sid – Lester Young

·        When I’m 64--  Connie Evingson – hot club of France sound/ Gypsy Jazz… via Minneapolis Let it Be Jazz, 2004

·        April in Paris – Connie Evingson – Gypsy in my soul

·        Minor swing – Django Reinhardt/Stephane Grappelli, 1937, Quintet of the Hot Club of France

·        I May Not Can See – The Blind Boys of Alabama -- 2002

·        People get ready – The Blind Boys of Alabama

·        Voodoo Child -- Gil Evans Monday Night Orchestra Live at Sweet Basil

·        Little Wing – Derek & The Dominos – 1970, Eric Clapton w/Duane Allman

·        Done Somebody Wrong -- The Allman Brothers – Live at Filmore East – 1971 Greg, Duane, Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks

·        I want you (she’s so heavy) – Beatlejazz – 2007 –Brian Melvin, David Kikoski, Toos Thielemans, Joe Lovano

·        A day in the life – Jeff Beck, live at Ronnie Scotts

Here's the belated Valentines show, really an exploration of Tom Waits music with some great guitar work thrown in. Tom Waits, Southside Johnny, Madeleine Peyroux and a host of others.

Mardi Gras arrived a day late and a dollar short in Parkville, Mo., but we celebrated anyways. Zydeco from Clifton Chenier, Wayne Toups and Michael Douchet, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Louis Armstrong missing New Orleans and a closer walk with thee that will shake your bones. Enjoy and let the good times roll...

-- Lofflin, Proud to be back between the turntables at KGSP radio, www.park.edu/kgsp; 90.5 FM; noon (central) Wednesdays...