It's been a while since I posted a song by Erskine Hawkins. Let's bring him back this week. A song I really like is "Rockin' Rollers' Jubilee". Rock and Roll is commonly named the music genre in the 1950s and then later more or less rock music in general. But the words … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #166: Rockin’ Rollers’ Jubilee
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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #164: Swanee River
I'm currently at the (Balboa) Experiment. On one night, we will have a band battle. That means several DJs will battle each other with an half-hour set of the same artist. While preparing my Harry James set, I found this great live version I would like to share with you … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #164: Swanee River
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #163: Paris Blues
Some of you may know that I'm playing jazz guitar - not that much right now as I would like to, though - and therefore I have a special love for jazz guitar music. So, no surprise that I'm a huge fan of Django Reinhardt. He is probably the most influential European Jazz musician … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #163: Paris Blues
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #162: Midnite In Harlem (Midnite In A Madhouse)
Last week, we listened to Chick Webb's first recording Dog Bottom. Another very popular tune among Swing DJs by Chick Webb is Midnite In A Madhouse. What many don't know is that the song was composed by Larry Clinton. Clinton also recorded a version with his own orchestra. This … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #162: Midnite In Harlem (Midnite In A Madhouse)
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #161: Dog Bottom
Recently, I was DJ'ing beside a live band at a theme night called "The Roaring Twenties". Because it was not particularly a swing dance event, I had the opportunity to spin a broader range of music, especially from the 1920s of course. When I was preparing that set and browsed … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #161: Dog Bottom
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