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by philippecrhk
Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:11 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: A Night At The Savoy at Herrang - Savoy First 10 Years
Replies: 4
Views: 5495

I was in the dansbanan when Peter Loggins was doing this chronological set. There was a webb/goodman/basie music competition which was quite popular. Does anybody know who won ? . As you mentioned and talking to dancers during my stay the music history is not a very hot topic . Herrang tries to addr...
by philippecrhk
Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Making Playlists In Advance
Replies: 8
Views: 32588

That is how I do it with the events here . Its best to try and be the imaginary dancer and how he feels. The prepared list can be effected by the general ambiance , weather , time of the year ( people chat more when they are back from holidays ,etc ) . regular practice is a must.
by philippecrhk
Tue Aug 30, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Song IDs
Topic: [Answered] St. Louis Blues, Ella Fitzgerald
Replies: 8
Views: 12057

This is indeed a fantastic song that I like to play as our dancers respond well to it. It has musical complexity for the advanced dancers as well as a driving rhythm for newer dancers . We can hear that Ella is enjoying herself as she is cheering the band . One of my top 5 favorite radio recordings.