This is in a way a typical song in my repertoire. It's rhythmically diverse, it's dramatic and it has a certain melancholic mood that I really like. But, don't ask me why I love songs in minor keys, I just don't know. Mills Blue Rhythm Band I already wrote about the band in the … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #180: Savage Rhythm
Lindy Hop
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #179: Lindy Hop
I've featured a song before that has "Lindy Hop" in its title, but it's a while ago so I thought to bring up another one. It's just called Lindy Hop and was recorded in 1937 by one of the most important female musicians in early jazz. Much more than just Louis Armstrong's … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #179: Lindy Hop
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #178: Flying Home
Today's Song of the Week is the big band version of Lionel Hampton's theme song Flying Home from 1942. As far as I know, it was one of Frankie Manning's favorite tunes. I found a nice article about that song. Flying Home Flying Home had its genesis while Hampton was in the … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #178: Flying Home
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #177: Krum Elbow Blues
Here is another blues, although the song is much faster than the one from last week and works great for Lindy Hop. Johnny Hodges Scott Yanow writes: Possessor of the most beautiful tone ever heard in jazz, altoist Johnny Hodges (July 25, 1906 - Mai 11, 1970) formed his style … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #177: Krum Elbow Blues
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #175: Too Darn Hot
The current hot summer weather here in Switzerland (which I really love!) made me choose a song about the topic "hot" and I immediately thought about "Too Darn Hot" by Ella Fitzgerald. Originally, it was written by Cole Porter for the musical Kiss Me, Kate. Ella's lyrics are not … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #175: Too Darn Hot
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