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 #243: Coquette
This is another song where Johnny Green was envolved and which exists in many different versions. One of my favorites is Bill Coleman's recording from 1936. Balboa dancers will love that song. Coquette About The Song "Coquette" is a jazz standard from 1928 and was … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #243: Coquette
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
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