GB,

Whatever else you may lack, you do have good taste! I have often thought that my own version of "New Minglewood Blues" put the finally touches on one of my marriages, though that is, perhaps, an oversimplification--My tastes spill over from the Novelty stuff into the old standards as well., but who can tell the difference?

It is unfortunate that your wife is not willing to make allowances for music, and, in all seriousness, I suggest you do what it takes to have an open and complete discussion--you won't change, and if she doesn't understand how important this is to you. it will continue to be a problem--