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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #255: Let’s Go Home

January 23, 2015 By Christian Bossert Leave a Comment

Song of the Week: Let's Go Home by Charlie Spivak & His Orchestra

This week's song is the theme of an artist whose name some of you probably haven't heard before. Let's listen to the song and then learn more about Charlie Spivak. Let's Go Home Charlie Spivak Charlie Spivak (February 17, 1907 – March 1, 1982) was an American trumpeter … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #255: Let’s Go Home

Filed Under: Music, Song Of The Week Tagged With: Balboa, Bob Crosby, DJ Chrisbe, Dorsey Brothers, Glenn Miller, Jack Teagarden, Lindy Hop, Tommy Dorsey

The Insights from The Battle of the Bands at ABW 14 – with Playlists

June 20, 2014 By Christian Bossert 5 Comments

The Battle of the Bands ABW14

The Battle of the Bands has become a popular event on Sunday evenings at All Balboa Weekend in Cleveland, OH. Three DJs choose an artist and each of them play an one-hour set with the music just from that artist. The audience then decides who is the winner. Of course, … [Read more...] about The Insights from The Battle of the Bands at ABW 14 – with Playlists

Filed Under: Expertise, Music Tagged With: ABW, All Balboa Weekend, Battle of the Bands, Christian Bossert, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Kyle Smith, Laura Windley

DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #222: Tuxedo Junction

June 5, 2014 By Christian Bossert 2 Comments

DJ Chrisbe's Song of the Week: Tuxedo Junction by Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra

Today's song is a big band classic - and one of Frankie Manning's favorite tunes - that belongs into every swing music library. Tuxedo Junction Tuxedo Junction was written by Erskine Hawkins, saxophonist and arranger Bill Johnson and Julian Dash as an instrumental. Later, … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #222: Tuxedo Junction

Filed Under: Music, Song Of The Week Tagged With: DJ Chrisbe, Erskine Hawkins, Frankie Manning, Glenn Miller, Lindy Hop

DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #185: Ain’t It A Shame About Mame

September 21, 2013 By Christian Bossert Leave a Comment

Wingy Manone

This week's song includes interesting rhythmical colorings and a husky voice... Ain't It A Shame About Mame The title was written by James Monaco and Johnny Burke. Mary Martin performs the tune in the musical comedy film "Rhythm on the River". Wingy Manone recorded … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #185: Ain’t It A Shame About Mame

Filed Under: Music, Song Of The Week Tagged With: Balboa, Benny Goodman, Bing Crosby, DJ Chrisbe, Glenn Miller, Lindy Hop, Wingy Manone

DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #176: One Hour

July 19, 2013 By Christian Bossert Leave a Comment

Mound City Blue Blowers - One Hour

This blues was sleeping in my music collection for a few years now. Just today, I recognized what gem has been waiting to be discovered and chosen as this week's Song of the Week. A classic by the unique Mound City Blue Blowers The Mound City Blue Blowers were an American … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #176: One Hour

Filed Under: Music, Song Of The Week Tagged With: Blues, Coleman Hawkins, DJ Chrisbe, Eddie Condon, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller, Mound City Blue Blowers, Pee Wee Russell, Red McKenzie

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