Playlist for January 16, 2009 from 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Current New Orleans Time: Thu, 9:48am

Playlist Date & Time: 1/16/2009 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Program: Swing and Big Band with The Minister of Swing

Tonight we celebrate the music of two jazz greats--drummer Gene Krupa (January 15, 1909) and Algiers' own trumpet legend Henry Red Allen (January 18, 1908).

Playlist Tracks

Joe Jackson Rhythm Delivery Tucker Original Motion Picture Soundtrack A&M 1988 Opening theme.
McKenzie and Condon's Chicagoans China Boy Eddie Condon 1927-1938 Classics 1994 December 18, 1927. A very young Gene Krupa drumming behind Bud Freeman tenor sax, Jimmy McPartland cornet, Frank Teschmacher clarinet and Eddie Condon guitar.
Benny Goodman Orchestra Hunkadoola #2 The Birth of Swing BMG 1991 April 4, 1935. Krupa's fame grows exponentially with the Goodman organization.
Benny Goodman Orchestra Get Rhythm In Your Feet The Birth of Swing BMG 1991 June 25, 1935. Helen Ward vocal.
Benny Goodman Orchestra Madhouse #2 The Birth of Swing BMG 1991 September 27, 1935.
Benny Goodman Orchestra Sing, Sing, Sing Stompin' at the Savoy BMG 1992 July 6, 1937. One of Krupa's shining moments with the Goodman outfit.
Benny Goodman Quartet The Sheik of Araby On the Air Sony 1993 June 15, 1937. Goodman clarinet, Lionel Hampton vibes, Teddy Wilson piano and Krupa drums.
Benny Goodman Orchestra Sugar Foot Stomp On the Air Sony 1993 November 21, 1937. Good live cut to finish Krupa's time with Goodman.
Gene Krupa's Swing Band Swing is Here The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 February 29, 1936. Krupa leading a small group with Goodman on clarinet, Jess Stacy piano.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Grandfather's Clock The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 April 14, 1938. Krupa has left Goodman and formed his own band.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra I Know That You Know The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 April 15, 1938.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Wire Brush Stomp The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 July 19, 1938.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Ta-Ra-Ra Boom Der-E Drummin' Man Membran 2005 December 1, 1938.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Bolero at the Savoy Drummin' Man Membran 2005 December 1, 1938. Irene Daye vocal.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Apurksody Drummin' Man Membran 2005 December 12, 1938.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Jungle Madness The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 April 17, 1939.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Drummin' Man The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 November 2, 1939. Irene Daye vocal.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Blue Rhythm Fantasy The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 January 20, 1940.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Moon Over Burma Drummin' Man Membran 2005 September 1940. Irene Daye vocal.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Hamtramck Drummin' Man Membran 2005 September 1940.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Yes, My Darling Daughter Drummin' Man Membran 2005 September 1940. Irene Daye vocal.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Full Dress Hop Drummin' Man Membran 2005 September 1940.
Andrews Sisters Rum and Coca-Cola Golden Age of the Andrews Sisters Jasmine 2002 October 18, 1944. In celebration of the founding of The pemberton Medicine Company January 15, 1889.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Drum Boogie The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 January 17, 1941.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Kick It The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 June 5, 1941.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra That's What You Think The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 February 26, 1942. Anita O'Day vocal.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra That Drummer's Band Drummin' Man Membran 2005 July 13, 1942.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Beaver Drummin' Man Membran 2005 July 13, 1942.
Gene Krupa Trio Liza Drummin' Man Membran 2005 May 1944. Krupa drums, Dodo Mamarosa piano and Buddy Def=Franco clarinet.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra (Shout Wherever You May Be) I Am An American Gene Krupa 1940 vol. 2 Classics 1996 July 1, 1940. Howard Dulany and Irene Daye vocal.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Drummer Boy Gene Krupa 1940 vol. 2 Classics 1996 August 6, 1940.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra St. Louis Blues Gene Krupa 1940 vol. 2 Classics 1996 August 6, 1940.
Gene Krupa Jazz Trio Stompin' at the Savoy The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 August 21, 1945. Krupa drums, Charlie Ventura tenor sax and George Walters piano.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Chickery Chick The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 September 26, 1945.Anita O'day vocal.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Disc Jockey Jump The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 January 22, 1947.
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra Gene's Boogie The Gene Krupa Story Proper 1998 February 5, 1947. Krupa, Carolyn Grey and George Williams vocals.
Gene Krupa Trio Drum Boogie Pts. 1-2 Gene Krupa 1952-1953 Classics 2005 April 18, 1952. Krupa drums, Charlie Ventura tenor sax and Teddy Napoleon piano.
Gene Krupa Trio My Blue Heaven Gene Krupa 1952-1953 Classics 2005 April 18, 1952.
Gene Krupa Trio Stompin' at the Ginza Gene Krupa 1952-1953 Classics 2005 April 23, 1952.
Gene Krupa Sextet Capital Idea Gene Krupa 1952-1953 Classics 2005 May 7, 1953. Teddy Wilson piano.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Siesta at the Fiesta Henry Allen 1937-1941 Classics 1992 July 22, 1941. Allen trumpet, J.C. Higginbotham trombone.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Indiana Henry Allen 1937-1941 Classics 1992 July 22, 1941.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Jack the Bellboy Henry Allen 1937-1941 Classics 1992 July 22, 1941.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Canal Street Blues Henry Allen 1937-1941 Classics 1992 May 28, 1940. Henry Allen trumpet, Pops Foster string bass, Lil Armstrong piano and Zutty Singleton drums.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Till the Clock Strikes Three Henry Allen 1937-1941 Classics 1992 June 19, 1937. Henry Red Allen trumpet and vocals, Danny barker guitar, Luis Russell piano.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Sticks and Stones Henry Allen 1936-1937 Classics 1991 April 29, 1937. Allen trumpet and vocal, Barker guitar.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Meet Me Tonight in the Moonlight Henry Allen 1936-1937 Classics 1991 April 29, 1937. As above.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Goodnight, My Lucky Day Henry Allen 1936-1937 Classics 1991 April 4, 1937. Allen trumpet and vocal, Danny Barker guitar, Buster Bailey clarinet.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Midnight Blue Henry Allen 1936-1937 Classics 1991 October 12, 1936. Red Allen trumpet and vocal, Danny Barker guitar, John Kirby string bass and Cozy Cole drums.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Sitting on the Moon Henry Allen 1936-1937 Classics 1991 October 12, 1936. As above.
Henry Allen and his Orchestra Whatcha Gonna Do When There Ain't No Swing? Henry Allen 1936-1937 Classics 1991 October 12, 1936. Thanks for listening!

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