George Fendel's High Standards

Looking for reviews of current Jazz recordings? Look no further! George Fendel has enjoyed a 28 year career in Jazz radio in Portland, Oregon. He served as the president of the Jazz Society of Oregon for three terms from '87-'90, and currently promotes live concerts at Classic Pianos in Portland.

Monday, September 1, 2025

Lili Maljic; The Nearness Of You

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  There are still some folks out there who honor the great American Songbook, and singer Lili Maljic is obviously one of them. Working with...
Monday, August 25, 2025

Sam Dillon; My Ideal

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If you're into big toned, full throttle tenor sax players, I think Sam Dillon may well be your man. He holds nothing back on a collecti...
Monday, August 18, 2025

The Diva Jazz Orchestra; Tappin' Thru Life: A Celebration Of Maurice Hines

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Here is a celebratory, fun loving, all female jazz orchestra featuring various singers on foot tapping, smile inducing, feel good music. Th...
Saturday, August 16, 2025

ANSWERS TO GEORGE'S QUIZ:

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Good Morning Heartache Willow Weep For Me Miss Brown To You God Bless The child My Man Strange Fruit Travelin' Light Wh...
Monday, August 11, 2025

Billy Lester Trio; High Standards

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For most of twenty-eight years I hosted a jazz radio program here in Portland, Oregon. It was called “High Standards”, so you can understan...
Monday, August 4, 2025

Spike Wilner Trio; Contrafactus: The Children & The Warlock

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This is probably pianist Spike Wilner's most adventurous recording yet as he digs in on six original compositions and one jazz gem, “The...
Saturday, August 2, 2025

HAVE SOME FUN WITH GEORGE'S QUIZZES!

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Here are lyric portions of songs recorded prominently by Billie Holiday. How many titles can you identify? you old gloomy sight spread ...
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