Playlist for March 27, 2009 from 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Current New Orleans Time: Fri, 4:21am

Playlist Date & Time: 3/27/2009 12:00AM - 3:00AM

Program: Swing and Big Band with The Minister of Swing

Starting with tenor sax man Ben Webster born March 27, 1909. Moving on to some early jazz hits from the self-proclaimed "King of Jazz", Paul Whiteman (March 28, 1890). He certainly was one of the most popular with numerous million sellers. You read that correctly. Then we catch up with clarinetist Pee Wee Russell playing with Bud Freeman and earlier with Louis Prima. Cross the ocean for some Ted Heath (March 30, 1902).

Playlist Tracks

Joe Jackson Rhythm Delivery Tucker Original Motion Picture Soundtrack A&M 1988 Opening theme.
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra The Mooche Fargo, ND November 7, 1940 Vintage Jazz Classics 1990 November 7, 1940. Ben Webster featured on tenor sax.
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra The Sheik of Araby Fargo, ND November 7, 1940 Vintage Jazz Classics 1990 November 7, 1940.
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra There Shall Be No Night Fargo, ND November 7, 1940 Vintage Jazz Classics 1990 November 7, 1940.
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra Pussy Willow Fargo, ND November 7, 1940 Vintage Jazz Classics 1990 November 7, 1940.
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra Chatterbox Fargo, ND November 7, 1940 Vintage Jazz Classics 1990 November 7, 1940.
Ben and his Boys Woke Up Clipped Ben Webster: Complete 1943-1951 Small Group Recordings Definitive 2001 September 1943. Featuring Webster on tenor sax and Hot Lips Page trumpet.
Ben and his Boys 'Nuff Said Ben Webster: Complete 1943-1951 Small Group Recordings Definitive 2001 September 1943.
Ben and his Boys Dirty Deal Ben Webster: Complete 1943-1951 Small Group Recordings Definitive 2001 September 1943.
Teddy Wilson and his Orchestra Now It Can Be Told Teddy Wilson 1938 Classics 1990 July 29, 1938. Nan Wynne singing, Teddy Wilson piano, Benny Carter alto sax, John Kirby string Bass, Cozy Cole drums, Jonah Jones trumpet and Ben Webster tenor sax.
Teddy Wilson and his Orchestra Laugh and Call It Love Teddy Wilson 1938 Classics 1990 July 29, 1938. As above.
Rex Stewart and his Orchestra Some Saturday Duke Ellington 1941 Classics 1995 July 3, 1941. Duke Ellington piano, rex Stewart cornet, Lawrence Brown trombone, Harry Carney alto and baritone sax, Jimmy Blanton string bass, Sonny Greer drums and Ben Webster tenor sax.
Rex Stewart and his Orchestra Subtle Slough Duke Ellington 1941 Classics 1995 July 3, 1941. As above.
Rex Stewart and his Orchestra Poor Bubber Duke Ellington 1941 Classics 1995 July 3, 1941. As above.
Teddy Wilson Sextet If Dreams Come True Teddy Wilson 1942-1945 Classics 1996 August 14, 1945. featuring Teddy Wilson piano, Buck Clayton trumpet and Ben Webster tenor sax.
Teddy Wilson Sextet I Can't Get Started Teddy Wilson 1942-1945 Classics 1996 August 14, 1945.
Teddy Wilson Sextet Stompin' At The Savoy Teddy Wilson 1942-1945 Classics 1996 August 14, 1945.
Teddy Wilson Sextet Blues Too Teddy Wilson 1942-1945 Classics 1996 August 14, 1945.
Walter Thomas and his Jump Cats Jumpin' With Judy Ben Webster: Complete 1943-1951 Small Group Recordings Definitive 2001 April 1, 1944.
Ben Webster Quartet Blue Skies Ben Webster: Complete 1943-1951 Small Group Recordings Definitive 2001 April 17, 1944.
Ben Webster Quartet Kat's Fur Ben Webster: Complete 1943-1951 Small Group Recordings Definitive 2001 April 17, 1944.
Benny Morton's All-Stars Conversing in Blue Ben Webster: Complete 1943-1951 Small Group Recordings Definitive 2001 January 31, 1945. Benny Morton trombone, Barney Bigard clarinet and Ben Webster tenor sax featured closing out the Webster set.
Paul Whiteman and his Ambassador Orchestra The Japanese Sandman Hits of '20 ASV 2002 August 19, 1920. #1 Hit starting a Whiteman birthday set.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Cherie Hits of '21 ASV 2002 April 21, 1921. #1 Hit.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Song of India Hits of '21 ASV 2002 March 18, 1921. #1 Hit.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Do It Again! Hits of '22 ASV 2003 March 28, 1922. #1 Hit.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Hot Lips Hits of '22 ASV 2003 June 23, 1922.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise Hits of '22 ASV 2003 September 1, 1922.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Last Night On The Back Porch Hits of '23 ASV 2004 September 4, 1923. The American Quartet vocals. This one only hit #3.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Linger Awhile Hits of '24 ASV 2006 November 22, 1923. Another million seller and #1 Hit.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Limehouse Blues Hits of '24 ASV 2006 January 22, 1924.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Oh, Lady Be Good! Hits of '25 ASV 2006 December 29, 1924.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Moonlight On The Ganges Hits of '26 ASV 2007 August 13, 1926. #2 Hit record.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Charleston Nipper's Greatest Hits of the 1920's BMG 1990 May 7, 1925.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra Jeepers Creepers Hooray for Spinach! HEP 2005 September 20, 1938. jack teagarden vocal.
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra I Go For That Hooray for Spinach! HEP 2005 September 20, 1938.
Paul Whiteman's Sax Soctette Blue Skies Hooray for Spinach! HEP 2005 April 7, 1939. Closing out the Whiteman set.
Bud Freeman and his Gang Memories Of You The Alternative Takes Neatwork 2002 July 12, 1938. Take #3. Clarinetist Pee Wee Russell featured artist for this next set playing alongside Bud Freeman tenor sax, Bobby Hackett trumpet, Eddie Condon guitar and Jess Stacy piano.
Bud Freeman and his Gang What's The Use? The Alternative Takes Neatwork 2002 July 12, 1938. Take #2.
Bud Freeman and his Summa Cum Laude Orchestra China Boy The Alternative Takes Neatwork 2002 July 19, 1939. Bud Freeman, Pee Wee Russell, Eddie Condon and Max Kaminsky trumpet.
Bud Freeman and his Famous Chicagoans Muskrat Ramble The Alternative Takes Neatwork 2002 July 23, 1940. As above with Jack Teagarden on trombone!
Louis Prima and his New Orleans Gang The Lady In Red Louis Prima 1934-1935 Classics 1999 June 27, 1935. Russell playing clarinet in the Prima outfit. Prima trumpet and vocals.
Louis Prima and his New Orleans Gang Chinatown, My Chinatown Louis Prima 1934-1935 Classics 1999 May 17, 1935.
Louis Prima and his New Orleans Gang In A Little Gypsy Tea Room Louis Prima 1934-1935 Classics 1999 June 27, 1935.
Ted Heath and his Music Sabre Dance Boogie You've Gone to My Head Jasmine 2001 April 7, 1948.
Ted Heath and his Music The Touch of Your Lips You've Gone to My Head Jasmine 2001 October 5, 1948.
Ted Heath and his Music Jungle Fantasy You've Gone to My Head Jasmine 2001 October 22, 1948.
Ted Heath and his Music London Fog You've Gone to My Head Jasmine 2001 December 16, 1948.
Ted Heath and his Music Tequila You've Gone to My Head Jasmine 2001 February 5, 1949. Jack Parnell vocal.
Ted Heath and his Music Caravan Big Ben Bounce Proper 2002 December 18, 1944.
Ted Heath and his Music Opus I Big Ben Bounce Proper 2002 October 22, 1945.
Ted Heath and his Music Route 66 Big Ben Bounce Proper 2002 September 16, 1947. Closing out the show with Ted Heath. thanks for listening!

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