Jazz Snacks

You won’t find these at the Kennedy Center concession stand.

When times are tough, it’s time to turn off the news and induce at least a partial sugar coma.

Here is an array of treats I’ve designed to satisfy even the most sophisticated jazz sweet tooth.

Jack the Gummy Bear
Junior Cook Mints
Almond Joy Spring
Chick Webb-lets

Twix Beiderbecke

Pete Jolly Ranchers
Tootie Heath Bars
James Reese Europe Cups

Bit-O-Honey-In-The-Horn
Bentyne Chewing Gum
Charleston Chew Chasers
Baby Dodds Ruth
Wee Dots
Good and Plenty o' Nuthin'
Eddie Lock-Jaw Breakers

Milk Dud Bascombs
Jeepers Creepers Where'd You Get Those Peeps
Pez Prados

So, spin your wax of Bill Evans' Waltz for Little Debby and Stan Getz's Hershey Bar and wash it down with a bottle of Chateau Neuf de Pops—bell shaped tones with a poetic nose and a hint of okra. And next morning, don't forget your dose of Swiss Kriss.