This article was originally published on http://shuffleprojects.com Today, we're doing a side trip to country music, or more precisely western swing. Billy Jack Wills Perhaps the most underrated Western swing bandleader ever was Billy Jack Wills (Feb 26, 1926 - March 2, 1991), … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #141: Summit Ridge Drive
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Mint Julep Jazz Band Launched Kickstarter Campaign To Fund Their First CD
This past week the Mint Julep Jazz Band launched a Kickstarter campain for their first CD, "Durham on Saturday Night." The Mint Julep Jazz Band is a Durham, North Carolina-based 8 piece swing band that was created to be a dance band for swing dancers - purveyors of fine, … [Read more...] about Mint Julep Jazz Band Launched Kickstarter Campaign To Fund Their First CD
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #140: Port Of Rico
This article was originally published on http://shuffleprojects.com Jean Baptiste "Illinois" Jacquet (Oct. 31, 1922 - July 22, 2004) was one of the all-time great tenor saxophonists and inventor of the Rhythm & Blues tenor style. His solo on "Flying Home" with Lionel Hampton … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #140: Port Of Rico
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #139: Blue Skies
This article was originally published on shuffleprojects.com I'm pretty sure you know the song "Blue Skies". It was composed by Irving Berlin in 1926 for the musical "Betsy". The show was a disaster and closed after only 39 performances but the song was an instant … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #139: Blue Skies
New CD / DVD “Tuesdays At Mona’s” by Mona’s Hot Four
Official release date: October 30, 2012 2-Disc Set (CD & DVD) Disc One: Live audio CD (71:30) Disc Two: Documentary DVD plus bonus footage Buy Now $15 USD or more Digital Album Pre-order of Tuesdays At Mona's including immediate download of 1 track in your choice of … [Read more...] about New CD / DVD “Tuesdays At Mona’s” by Mona’s Hot Four
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