That song was sleeping in my library for a while. Just recently, I re-discovered it and since then I played it several times for dancers. East Commerce Stomp Wow, the sound of that tune is amazing. So dirty horns and then those fine, mellow sections. A fireworks of … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #193: East Commerce Stomp
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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #192: Jersey Bounce
Jersey Bounce is a song that you can find in many different versions. Although there were lyrics written, many instrumental versions were recorded. Our Song of the Week is a version by Ozzie Nelson & His Orchestra. Jersey Bounce "Jersey Bounce" is a song written by Tiny … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #192: Jersey Bounce
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #190: Bugles In The Sky
This is another song that I found during my research for the ESDC competitions. Bugles In The Sky Bugles In The Sky is a short 2 minutes big band tune with a nice melody, a lot of different sound layers, breaks and solos. Will Bradley Biography pulled from Wikipedia: Wilbur … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #190: Bugles In The Sky
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #189: Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood, Mama)
I'm sure, this is a version not everybody would play at a swing dance event, just because of personal taste. However, the Andrews Sisters landed a big hit with it in 1939. Hold Tight, Hold Tight Written by: Leonard Kent, Edward Robinson, Jerry Brandow, Willie Spottswood, … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #189: Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood, Mama)
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #188: Sugar Foot Stomp
Currently, I'm preparing the competition music for the European Swing Dance Championships, happening later this month in London. While doing some research about tempos used in recent years, I stumbled upon this beautiful version that I haven't known before. Sugar Foot Stomp It … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #188: Sugar Foot Stomp
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