SwingDJs

Just logged on the say that this is a great set - must have! The highlight for me is the Una Mae Carlisle session which has been sourced from metal parts and sounds like it was recorded yesterday. Also has the best quality version of one of my DJ faves; “Goon Drag” by Sam Price and His Texas Bluesic...

Most versions of "After You've Gone" will have a significant tempo/style change. Try the one by Lavern Baker.

If you're a fan of stride piano along the ilk of Fats Waller, you might enjoy the James P Johnson Mosaic set out next month: Classic James P. Johnson Sessions 1921- 1943

Also, the Lester Young set, which should be awesome, will drop in January/February next year.

Look for anything titled "Jubilee" broadcasts. They were recordings made for WWII service personnel, and are usually pretty great. A label called Hindsight put out a good box set of these.

I haven't heard of them. I suspect it's a name given to a group of session musicians for the soundtrack. I'll make inquiries.

I always liked Gunther Schuller's exploration of the definition in "The Swing Era". See The Swing Era on Google books

1. What....you don't own the album The Legendary Buster Smith ??!?!? That is the only one on your "don't own" list that I insist you immediately go out and purchase. Every single song on the album has such a fat soulful swinging groove, played by some fabulous musicians. One of my favorit...

I had a good look around and i couldn't find anything, sorry.

I play some of these regularly but others I can't remember even hearing before. I might look into some and bring them back this weekend

I am surprised that so few people DJ the Rhythm&Blues dance music from 1945-55 as it was the staple music for swing dancing at the time I actually play quite a bit, as our main weekly social night is to a live band with a Rhythm & Blues vibe. It's lots of fun, and great for getting people e...

^ I would have loved to dance to this. Thanks for posting.

lipi wrote:Thanks for all the suggestions!

Let us know how it goes. Maybe post a playlist?

I misread your request. Some less-played tunes might be: Memphis Rag 1927, 241bpm 'Frisco Fog 1937, 174bpm - perhaps a bit challenging, but good for the right crowd The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down 1937, 149bpm Well Alright Then 1939, 139bpm Pistol Packin' Mama 1944, 172bpm I Need A Lift 1945, 147bpm

My faves for DJing are: Rose Room 1934, 155bpm Black and Tan Fantasie 1934, 104bpm Stomp It Off 1934, 187bpm Jazznocracy 1934, 269 bpm Four or Five Times 1935, 141bpm Posin 1937, 181bpm Le Jazz Hot 1939, 146bpm Tain't What You Do 1939, 158bpm Uptown Blues 1939, 94bpm Lunceford Special 1939, 234bpm T...

Eddie Condon/Bud Freeman set is now shipping. Can't wait!