Some of you may know that I'm playing jazz guitar - not that much right now as I would like to, though - and therefore I have a special love for jazz guitar music. So, no surprise that I'm a huge fan of Django Reinhardt. He is probably the most influential European Jazz musician … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #163: Paris Blues
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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #162: Midnite In Harlem (Midnite In A Madhouse)
Last week, we listened to Chick Webb's first recording Dog Bottom. Another very popular tune among Swing DJs by Chick Webb is Midnite In A Madhouse. What many don't know is that the song was composed by Larry Clinton. Clinton also recorded a version with his own orchestra. This … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #162: Midnite In Harlem (Midnite In A Madhouse)
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #160: Savin’ Myself For You
Mildred Bailey did not have a happy life. She disliked her looks (being overweight) and drank too much at times. However, she was one of the finest singers of the 1930s. She was influenced by Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters und other blues singers. Although she partly had indian … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #160: Savin’ Myself For You
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #159: Ball Of Fire
George Gee's life changed when he interviewed Count Basie and he became the world’s only Chinese-American swing big bandleader. George Gee A native New Yorker, George always loved music. He grew up with Rock’n’Roll and R&B but in his teens, he also developed a powerful … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #159: Ball Of Fire
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #158: A Sheridan “Square”
Also this week, the trumpet is in the center of attention. But in contrast to last week's song, this one is slow and cozy. Henry "Red" Allen Henry James "Red" Allen (January 7, 1908 – April 17, 1967) was the son of Henry Allen, Sr., who was a trumpeter and the leader of the … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #158: A Sheridan “Square”
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