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by Choc Wheaton
Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Barnet is buggin me
Replies: 16
Views: 11667

Yeah, you're all correct, it IS the Dorsey version off Swingsation. My mistake.... dumb-ass me Brian, I'll speak to Russell about the Quad set and see if it's any good. Alex, I love Hep stuff so will definitely pick up the Transcriptions CD. Thanks for the tip. Trev, World Records has some sweet gea...
by Choc Wheaton
Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:30 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Barnet is buggin me
Replies: 16
Views: 11667

Barnet is buggin me

I'm getting totally frustrated at trying to find some quality Charlie Barnet. Seems to be a lot of rubbish out there.... I have Leapin' at the Lincoln and while the cuts are great, the quality is not so hot. Can anyone make some recommendations? I'm particularly looking for a hot arrangement of King...
by Choc Wheaton
Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:42 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Cooties - the good kind
Replies: 5
Views: 4177

Thanks guys... some great suggestions there. He's one of those artists that spans the different styles and it can be hard to focus in on his best stuff. I'd like to steer clear of the R&B, but I'll definitely give the Chronologicals ('41-44) and Jubilee Sessions a whirl though. I haven't heard '...
by Choc Wheaton
Thu Jun 09, 2005 5:53 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Cooties - the good kind
Replies: 5
Views: 4177

Cooties - the good kind

Who's got some good Cootie? Cootie Williams that is...

I have one from 'Jazz Archives', not the 'Ellington Days' album, but it's not very good. Was looking to track down a couple of good albums if anyone knows any.
by Choc Wheaton
Wed Jun 08, 2005 4:41 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Songs from non US DJs
Replies: 34
Views: 23490

I am not attacking you, i am sure you agree. The thought never crossed my mind, but thanks for clarifying anyway :) Putting further thought into it, I would nevr buy or play something I didn't like, but sometimes I will play tracks that I know the dancers will like even though I don't like them AS ...
by Choc Wheaton
Tue Jun 07, 2005 7:47 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Preparing for a Gig/ Your First Gig?
Replies: 7
Views: 8626

Totally agree with my buddy Trev here (hows it going mate?)... I usually keep a spreadsheet handy with a list of tracks that I 'might' want to play for any given set. As Trev said, it usually equates to about 6 hours worth of music! Effectively it means I'm armed for every set with quick reference g...
by Choc Wheaton
Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:53 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Songs from non US DJs
Replies: 34
Views: 23490

Hi all, First post from a long time guest... Noticed that someone (Serg?) said earlier that Aussie DJ's tend to stick generally to the classics and I just wanted to expand on that a little. There's a real mixed bag in Australian DJ's, so we tend to get a bit of everything come out... Kind of like ev...