SELECTED BY MICHAEL SHONK:


   A British cult favorite, The Jazz Butchers released a new album earlier this year entitled Last of the Gentlemen Adventurers. You can check it out and their history at their website here.

   The band’s name has had several different variations and members. Those most associated with Jazz Butchers are Pat Fish, Max Elder and Owen Jones.

   Their music features odd songs with darkly humorous lyrics such as “The Devil Is My Friend,” “Death Dentist,” and this salute to Peter Lorre…