Recently, I was listening to the LP "The Complete Goodman, Vol. 1 - 1935" and I realized that I didn't have this exciting swinging song in my digital library. Now, I have it. And you? Madhouse Jimmy Mundy - Composer and Arranger Jimmy Mundy (born James R. Mundy, 1907-1983), was … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #234: Madhouse
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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #233: Second Balcony Jump
There is not much information available about Al Cooper, and I even couldn't find a proper image, but what we still have is his great music! Second Balcony Jump Al Cooper Al Cooper (1911-1981) was a alto saxophonist, clarinetist and bandleader. Early in his career, he played at … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #233: Second Balcony Jump
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #232: If I Had You
More than 120 Songs of the Week ago, I featured one of my favorite songs by Alix Combelle, the "Coleman Hawkins of France". Here is another song that I regularly spin at swing dance events. If I Had You Personnel: Philippe Brun (cn), Alix Combelle (ts), Joseph Reinhardt (g), … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #232: If I Had You
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #229: It Ain’t Right
Violin is not my favorite jazz instrument. However, Stuff Smith had a great swinging and almost dirty style on violin. Here is one of my favorite songs by him. It Ain't Right Stuff Smith Hezekiah Leroy Gordon Smith (August 14, 1909 – September 25, 1967), better known as … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #229: It Ain’t Right
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #228: I Gotcha
Don Redman was more important to the development of big band swing than most of the people know nowadays. I Gotcha Here is another interesting version. It's an instrumental with xylophone (not available on YouTube) but I don't know the recording year. Don Redman Donald "Don" … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #228: I Gotcha
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