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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DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #237: Troublesome Trumpet
If you like the mood of Nat Gonella's "Black Coffee" then you also will like this song. Another British Song of the Week. Troublesome Trumpet Nat Gonella Nathaniel Charles "Nat" Gonella (March 7, 1908 – August 6, 1998) was an English jazz trumpeter, bandleader, vocalist and … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #237: Troublesome Trumpet
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #235: Melancholy
Johnny Dodds recorded this version of "Melancholy" at the beginning of 1938. The song was composed in 1927 by Bloom Rub, Walter Melrose and Elmer Shoebel. In that same year, Johnny Dodds (beside other artists) recorded "Melancholy" for the first time and it's interesting to … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #235: Melancholy
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #234: Madhouse
Recently, I was listening to the LP "The Complete Goodman, Vol. 1 - 1935" and I realized that I didn't have this exciting swinging song in my digital library. Now, I have it. And you? Madhouse Jimmy Mundy - Composer and Arranger Jimmy Mundy (born James R. Mundy, 1907-1983), was … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #234: Madhouse
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #233: Second Balcony Jump
There is not much information available about Al Cooper, and I even couldn't find a proper image, but what we still have is his great music! Second Balcony Jump Al Cooper Al Cooper (1911-1981) was a alto saxophonist, clarinetist and bandleader. Early in his career, he played at … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #233: Second Balcony Jump
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