Gordon Webster is probably one of the most popular musicians and bandleaders among the swing dance community. And he is busy! But this time, it's not only about him. It's also about a British/Australian singer who is the initiator of this project. Hetty Kate - described by … [Read more...] about Gordon Webster meets Hetty Kate – Another music project you can support
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #181: Yardbird Shuffle
In this song there are quite a few breaks. But because it's not too fast, it's a great song to play around as dancers. Yardbird Shuffle Written by James A. Noble. Personnel: Woody Herman, Tommy Linehan, Walter Yoder, Frank Carlson. Woody Herman and James A. Noble I wrote a … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #181: Yardbird Shuffle
DJ Cable for TRAKTOR DJ and TRAKTOR PRO 2
Last week, Native Instruments introduced a DJ cable to split the stereo output of a mobile device into two mono outputs. What They Say - Video TRAKTOR DJ CABLE lets you pre-listen to your next track before it hits the audience and keeps you ready for action anywhere, … [Read more...] about DJ Cable for TRAKTOR DJ and TRAKTOR PRO 2
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #180: Savage Rhythm
This is in a way a typical song in my repertoire. It's rhythmically diverse, it's dramatic and it has a certain melancholic mood that I really like. But, don't ask me why I love songs in minor keys, I just don't know. Mills Blue Rhythm Band I already wrote about the band in the … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #180: Savage Rhythm
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #179: Lindy Hop
I've featured a song before that has "Lindy Hop" in its title, but it's a while ago so I thought to bring up another one. It's just called Lindy Hop and was recorded in 1937 by one of the most important female musicians in early jazz. Much more than just Louis Armstrong's … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #179: Lindy Hop
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