Barney Bigard had a very distinctive sound on clarinet and was a longtime member of Duke Ellington's orchestra. But he also made great recordings under his own name. Barney's Bounce Such a groovy track and it's only a trio: Barney Bigard on clarinet, Fred Washington on piano … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #240: Barney’s Bounce
Song Of The Week
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #239: Miss Brown To You
Billie Holidays' vocal style was revolutionary and mainly influenced by jazz instrumentalists. Miss Brown To You This song was the result of the first collaboration in 1935 with Teddy Wilson, who was in charge for the orchestra. The recording session was organized by promoter, … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #239: Miss Brown To You
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #238: Froggy Bottom
Andy Kirk is back. And I have two versions of this song for you today. Froggy Bottom Version 1: 1929 Version 2: 1936 Andy Kirk and Mary Lou Williams I found an article you should check out: "Kansas City & The Clouds of Joy" This is the first paragraph: The musically … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #238: Froggy Bottom
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #237: Troublesome Trumpet
If you like the mood of Nat Gonella's "Black Coffee" then you also will like this song. Another British Song of the Week. Troublesome Trumpet Nat Gonella Nathaniel Charles "Nat" Gonella (March 7, 1908 – August 6, 1998) was an English jazz trumpeter, bandleader, vocalist and … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #237: Troublesome Trumpet
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #236: Embassy Stomp
I'm sure, this week's song is a delight especially for Balboa dancers: exciting and fast. Embassy Stomp Bert Ambrose Benjamin Baruch Ambrose (September 15, 1896 – June 11, 1971), known professionally as Ambrose or Bert Ambrose, was an English violinist and bandleader and … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #236: Embassy Stomp
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