Zonky Jazz Band | Inland Sessions | KSPS PBS

Back in December 1928, Fats Waller and Andy Razaf composed a song about a dance and a party that became the inspiration for a dance band in Spokane, WA. The story goes that Fats was easily distracted by the revelry of night life in Harlem, and so Razaf “booked a session” at his mom's house in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He rented a piano, had it delivered, and the two of them composed three songs during those sessions, including the infinitely more famous, “Honeysuckle Rose.” Jealous honey bees don't dance - or if they do, they probably dance the Zonky, a dance Razaf seems to have invented for the song. “Other dances, they may come and go, but when you do the Zonky, you will want it to stay!” And here we are. The Zonky Jazz Band. Zonky Jazz Band performs music perfect for swing dancing, including Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shim Sham, Collegiate Shag, and more. Influenced by the Kansas City 5, 6, and 7s, the Benny Goodman Sextet, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and of course, Fats Waller, Zonky Jazz Band also celebrates and performs the music of Spokane's jazz icons, Bing Crosby, Mildred Bailey, and Al Rinker. All of our shows feature a selection of music that was performed or made famous or written by one or more of these pioneers of jazz from our region. We also stage a documentary film/live music experience called “Now You Has Jazz” that tells the story of Bing, Mildred, and Al, and their lives in the Spokane area. Chapters: 00:00 - Song 01: Intro 00:16 - Song 01: St. Louis Blues 04:55 - Inland Sessions Open 05:02 - Song 02: Intro 05:20 - Song 02: Honeysuckle Rose 10:21 - Song 03: Intro 10:50 - Song 03: A Porter's Love Song To A Chambermaid 14:08 - Song 04: Intro 14:17 - Song 04: Pretty 17:57 - Song 05: Intro 18:21 - Song 05: Zonky 22:25 - Song 06: Gulf Coast Blues 28:10 - Inland Sessions Endcard Follow Zonky Jazz Band at: @zonkyjazzband facebook.com/zonkyjazzband/ instagram.com/zonkyjazzband/ For booking, email Zonky Jazz Band at zonkyjazzband@gmail.com Band Members: Olivia Brownlee - Vocals Michael Harrison - Trumpet Austin Long - Tenor Sax Robert Folie - Bari/Alto Sax Steve Bauer - Lead Guitar Patrick Morgan - Bass Andy Bennett - Drums Garrin Hertel - Rhythm Guitar Credits: Aired: October 5, 2026 Producer/Editor: Neil Vanos Director: Jim Zimmer Technical Director: Angelia Savage Audio: Jordan Cole Engineering: Tim Spaulding Arts and Culture Coordinator: Zana Morrow Cameras: Ashley Unruh, Alex Kwamina, Bob Lawrence, Raz Schmidt, Scott McKinnon, Tre Hoisington Lighting/Stage: Angelia Savage, Ashley Unruh, Alex Kwamina, Devan Morgan, Tre Hoisington, Trent Bain, Samaria Merha Photographer: Zana Morrow Support provided by: Avista Foundation If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to never miss a new video from KSPS PBS. Follow us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ksps_pbs/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/kspspbs/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/kspspbs/ KSPS PBS is your public television station serving Spokane, Washington, and the surrounding area. We produce and broadcast high-quality programming that educates, informs, and entertains audiences of all ages. Visit our website at ksps.org to learn more about our programs, events, and community engagement initiatives. If you believe in the power of public media, consider making a donation to support our mission. Thank you for watching KSPS PBS.