This week's song is a nice and comfy Rhythm & Blues classic. Mr. Five By Five Freddie Slack Frederick "Freddie" Charles Slack (August 7, 1910 – August 10, 1965) was an American swing and boogie-woogie pianist and bandleader. Originally, Freddie Slack was a drummer, but when … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #241: Mr. Five By Five
Rhythm and Blues
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #212: Knock Me A Kiss
In the late 1930s/early 1940s, a new music style called Rhythm 'n' Blues became popular: Jazz/Blues combined with accentuated rhythms. Louis Jordan was one of the first stars of this new sound. Knock Me A Kiss About the song By the time the group returned to New York in late … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #212: Knock Me A Kiss
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #204: The Darktown Strutter’s Ball
Early R&B works really great for Swing dancers. The version of this Jazz standard has a R&B feeling in the second half of the song but the first section is still very close to classical Swing. I also like the staccato feeling in this part. Darktown Strutters' Ball About … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #204: The Darktown Strutter’s Ball
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #168: When The Lights Go Out
After having a look into early rock-and-roll two weeks ago and presenting a Rhythm and Blues tune last week, I would like to feature another Rhythm and Blues song from the 1950s. This tune was written by Willie Dixon and first recorded by Jimmy Witherspoon and his … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #168: When The Lights Go Out
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #167: After Hour Joint
Last week, we took a look at early rock-and-roll. Today, we make a step into the 1950s and I'm presenting you a funny Rhythm and Blues tune by saxophonist Jimmy Coe. Coe was leading his own group in local venues and jamming at after-hours joints. The group Jimmy Coe & His … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #167: After Hour Joint
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