SwingDJs

I agree with Reuben.... for once!

If they've asked you to do a swing night, then spin swing music unless otherwise directed. Presumably if they want modern pop, they can turn on the radio.

I listed it over on the "essentials" thread. But, I've found that for the most part the 3-disc OKeh Rhythm and Blues Story is close to all the jump blues I need. Sure, I've got a Roy Milton disc and a couple of Louis Jordan discs. But, I play from neither of them as much as the OKeh collec...

I also like "Porter's Love Song" - one of my favorites; but I guess I agree a little with Peter - I don't like all of the songs on the CD; however it's interesting to listen to it with Swing Session in mind. Yeah, it's not a record I would sit down and listen to from front to back. But, I...

SirScratchAlot wrote:But to no avail the band just sucks....unless you like that square ass "do the hucklebuck" ....

Guilty as charged....

Hey folks,

Anyone know anything about the 2-CD Red Nichols comp called "Strike Up the Band?" Is it worth picking up? If not, what are your recommendations?

Thanks,
Gary

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never mind.... it was funny in my head and less so on screen.

A couple of box sets to add to the lists:

Essential Jump: The Okeh Rhythm & Blues Story...[Box]

Essential Big Band: Fletcher Henderson -- A Study in Frustration [Box]

Damn, you have Will Bradey Too? double bastard! another one of my favs I don;t have, he was a Great Trombone player that went on to be one of the most soight aftre studio musicians after the swing era.... You'll really hate me on this one: I paid $15 for the Will Bradley autograph and press photo! ...

The last two I've seen as repros. I haven't seen the Chick Webb one though, it's sweet! In case folks are interested: Armstrong http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3529149689&category=34292 Ellington http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3529149806&catego...

falty411 wrote:im getting these this week:

Where did you get them? I've seen all of those with "buy it now" options on eBay. I assume they're repros? They have nice graphics.

IU've been trying to track down old letter press posters, especially those done by Hatch Show Prints. So far I haven't turned up much. Hatch Prints are cool. Did they do a lot of jazz stuff? I knew they did a lot of country stuff, given their location in Nashville. You know they still do prints? I ...

I haven;t got Fletcher yet.....lucky bastard :wink: if you ever want to part with it, name your $$...... forty five million dollars. :lol: That was my graduation present to myself after completing my master's degree. I paid $100 for it. A week later, another Fletcher autograph came up on eBay and s...

JesseMiner wrote:Plenty of us played Lunceford tunes this past weekend as is evident from the playlists posted here.
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I thought that seemed like an odd omission!

Hey all, I thought this might be a fun/interesting thread. Do you own any jazz/swing/big band memorabilia, and if so, what is your favorite piece? I own very little, but my favorites are: Fletcher Henderson's autograph on a 1937 dance card and a postcard promoting one of his shows, also from 1937. H...

other then Duke, the two that impacted more then anybody would have Fletcher Henderson whos arrangements "kicked off" the swing era into the mainstream America. and the most important uncredited influenceof all Big bands ..Don Redman ... but hey, who ever heard of him? LOL certainly not a...