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by fredo
Fri Mar 20, 2009 12:36 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: French Swing site - Classic v Neo w samples - Fun!
Replies: 2
Views: 2891

There are a few interesting comparisons on there, but mostly bizarre comparisons. What is the intention of this website? fred astaire vs. bob wilber tuxedo orchestra playing fletcher henderson django vs. big band louis armstrong vs Manhattan transfer I'm not sure if they're trying to make a statemen...
by fredo
Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: I've Found a New Baby with vocals...
Replies: 18
Views: 14780

dude, I already linked to that video....
by fredo
Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: More Live Echoes of the Swinging Bands by The Big 18
Replies: 25
Views: 14738

I bought both, and while I appreciate having them and listening to them occasionally at home, I just don't wind up DJing anything from them. It's a combination of a few cheesy intros, a general lack of energy, a constant symbol in my ear, some solid playing, but just not enough to make me think abou...
by fredo
Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Scene getting busier? A reaction to the recession?
Replies: 7
Views: 9203

I don't think the theory works that because swing dancing was a cheap form of entertainment in the 30s, that drew more attention during hard times, that we can then see the same boost in interest now during our "great recession". For one, there were less forms of cheap entertainment in the...
by fredo
Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: I've Found a New Baby with vocals...
Replies: 18
Views: 14780

here's a sweet video with Eva Taylor singing vocals to New Baby. not what you're looking for probably, but still worth listening to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKZtTFwR6zA
by fredo
Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Duke Ellington
Replies: 43
Views: 27789

Blues in Orbit

Villes Ville is the Place, Man
by fredo
Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Duke Ellington
Replies: 43
Views: 27789

I'll let J-h:n respond for himself of course, but I'll throw in my interpretation as an aside. <err, too slow. I'll leave this up anyway> I could read this as meaning that popular culture had been focused solely on white artists since, ever really. Jazz, and the Harlem Renaissance started to break i...
by fredo
Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:31 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: "Blues In the Night" - your solid faves
Replies: 12
Views: 8493

just noticed this Lunceford recording of Blues in the Night. instrumental. it's just under 2 minutes long. on this Hollywood Swing & Jazz set
by fredo
Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:45 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Duke Ellington
Replies: 43
Views: 27789

yeah, flaming youth. that one and Yelllow Dog Blues are two nice slow ones. Also love Steppin' into swing society. Peckin' didn't go over well? It's a pretty chill song to start, but by the end it swings pretty good i think. here's a smear of Ellington tunes I've been playing lately (in no order): -...
by fredo
Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Your Hot Fives
Replies: 8
Views: 8285

random 8 that are hot: - Darktown Strutter's Ball - Tiny Bradshaw - 1934 - Little John Special - Lucky Millinder - 1942 - the Eel - Bud Freeman w/ Eddie Condon - 1933 - Wild Party - Buster Bailey w/ Fletcher Henderson - 1934? - King Porter Stomp - Edmund Hall w/ Red Allen - 1939? - Bugle Call Rag - ...
by fredo
Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:30 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Duke Ellington
Replies: 43
Views: 27789

for Duke in the 20s, I recommend this album: Mrs. Clinkscales to the Cotton Club 1924-1929 It's not a complete set for those years, but for 4 discs it's a good value. choice tracks: -east st. louis toodle-oo or Harlem Twist -jubilee stomp -got everything but you -yellow dog blues -diga diga doo -bla...
by fredo
Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:15 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: I've Found a New Baby with vocals...
Replies: 18
Views: 14780

There's a Mills Brothers vocal version. They use different lyrics than typical, and of course its just vocal harmony with guitar, so not the same energy as a normal lindy hop song would want. The tempo changes in it are fun though.
by fredo
Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: eMusic Song/Album recomendations
Replies: 210
Views: 154483

Toon Town Dave wrote:Sweet, they're available on eMusic Canada! I may have to end my boycott and get a new subscription.
so is the limitation applied during registration for an account, or can I drive up to Vancouver and gain access to these songs somehow?
by fredo
Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: eMusic Song/Album recomendations
Replies: 210
Views: 154483

i keep forgetting that the Complete Jazz Series isn't available in the US emusic store. (at least i didn't see it)

what a bummer.
by fredo
Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:56 am
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Calming a crazy floor
Replies: 15
Views: 16794

I'd suggest playing slightly faster tunes with a smoother touch to the rhythm, maybe get people balboa dancing, but you can't control that as the DJ -- new dancers will dance how they dance. I agree with others, this is an issue for local instructors and management.