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
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Jazz Song Alphabet Vol. 27 – by Bill Speidel
After a break of two months, we've got a new Jazz Song Alphabet by Bill to share. He wrote: "I cheated on the X and got all the artists as well other than Q; but I'll argue that Sidney is playing with his Quartet so it counts. :)" 26 Swing Songs by Bill Speidel, Norfolk, … [Read more...] about Jazz Song Alphabet Vol. 27 – by Bill Speidel
DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #172: The Skeleton In The Closet
Following the Song of the Week from last week and the article about my Artie Shaw set, here is another post related to the All Balboa Weekend. I'm presenting you the fourth Song of the Week by Artie Shaw. Actually, it was among the tunes I prepared for the band battle at ABW but … [Read more...] about DJ Chrisbe’s Song of the Week #172: The Skeleton In The Closet
Jazz Song Alphabet Vol. 26 – by Dominique Kerfourn
Today's alphabet was submitted by Dominique, an amateur DJ for a local rock and swing association in France. His comment: "My playlist try to avoid all the terrific titles that have already been given by passionate DJs and select only one song per artist." If you're also … [Read more...] about Jazz Song Alphabet Vol. 26 – by Dominique Kerfourn
Jazz Song Alphabet Vol. 25 – by Paulo Rodrigues
This alphabet comes Portugal. Paulo wrote: "I'm not really a professional DJ, but I do DJ swing for our Lindy Hop community in Lisbon, Portugal. I've just published my take on the jazz alphabet, so I invite you to listen to it. Hope you have as much fun listening to it as I … [Read more...] about Jazz Song Alphabet Vol. 25 – by Paulo Rodrigues
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