Another crazy high energetic Lindy Shock is over and for the third time, I was one of the main DJs. Man, if you haven't been to this event yet, then you definitely miss out on something. The quality of the music - live and canned -was again very high and I think, it's still … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #244: When The Quail Come Back To San Quentin
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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #242: Out Of Nowhere
Let's take it a little bit easier this week. There are many, many different versions of that song, but this one here is one of my favorite. And look at the amazing all-star personnel. Out Of Nowhere Personnel:Benny Carter (as, tp & arr.)André Ekyan (as)Coleman … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #242: Out Of Nowhere
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #240: Barney’s Bounce
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
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
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