This article was originally published on http://shuffleprojects.com With "Let's Do The Hop" - a compilation of songs closely linked to Frankie Manning - the Cologne/Germany based group "Hop Spot" just released a non-profit CD. 100% of the profit from selling this CD goes … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #143: Splanky
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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 #135: Moten Swing
Bennie Moten (Nov. 13, 1894 - April 2, 1935) was a fine ragtime-oriented pianist who led the top territory band of the 1920s, an orchestra that really set the standard for Kansas City jazz. Moten formed his group (originally a sextet) in 1922 and in 1923, they made their first … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #135: Moten Swing
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