SwingDJs

You should be able to find it on sale somewhere. I saw a copy of it here in Houston this week for half price.

I just found the Artie Shaw Self Portrait for half price. Happy Happy DJ. That counts for five of the last 10 CDs.

Someone mentioned that if they play a request that is "overplayed," they will make an announcement before they play the tune. Sometimes it is really clear that the DJ DOESN'T like the song and doesn't want to be given responsibility for playing it. As a dancer, I prefer that the DJ just pl...

From my small CD case that I carry with me, mostly mixed CDs, randomly placed inside the case. Tuxedo Junction - Harry James Blackout - Erskine Hawkins Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Lou Rawls Apple Honey - Woody Herman Fish Fry - Gene Krupa with Anita O'Day and Roy Eldridge From back to f...

I have a group of people whom I trust and who give me the straight up scoop. If I have an off-night, I usually know that night.

Think we can round up a koala, kangaroo, and maybe an emu too?

Glad to see some of my dad's countrywomen hanging out on the boards! Looking forward to getting to know y'all.
Kristina

Hobby. A welcome diversion from the high stress nature of my job.

Carla Cook (used to be George Gee's vocalist) also has a version on her "Simply Natural" album.

When my husband thinks that I love my CDs more than him, it is time to stop collecting. I like to use themes to challenge me to look at my collection in a different way. Doesn't matter WHAT theme I choose, only that it makes me look through my collection with a new eye. I search for songs that I hav...

Per "Hear Me Talkin' To Ya" (Shapiro and Hentoff), Chapters 7-10, add Muggsy Spanier, George Wettling, Alberta Hunter, Buster Bailey, Tommy Ladnier, Jimmy McPartland. Maybe Lucky Millinder or Mezz Mezzrow because they worked a lot for the Capone controlled clubs? Many of the musicians came...

Yes, we have asked 3 DJs to headline our first exchange in Houston. Our local DJs have had very little national exposure, so our names are not (yet) draws. I am thrilled that Greg, Dave, and Ron are willing to come help us out for our inaugural whirl into the national exchange scene. Otherwise the a...

A few Texas-themed songs.....
Dallas Blues - Woody Herman
Texas Hop - Erskine Hawkins
Texas Bound Blues - Margaret Thornton
Dallas Shuffle - Willie Willis
Texas Shuffle - Count Basie
My Train Rolled Up in Texas - Big Joe Turner
Dallas Delight - Buck Clayton with Buddy Tate

Heck, the music rags had columns about the sidemen, who was "traded" to which band. Kinda like baseball players today.

Time to go start searching. Thanks!!!

A friend asked me for suggestions for swing featuring trombones......whatcha recommend?