Playlist Date & Time: 5/29/2009 12:00AM - 3:00AM
Program: Swing and Big Band with The Minister of Swing
Two great artists celebrating birthdays this week: Andy Kirk (May 28, 1898) and Benny Goodman (May 30, 1909). We'll explore the music of both.
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Joe Jackson
Rhythm Delivery
Tucker Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
A&M
1988
Opening theme.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Blue Clarinet Stomp
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992
November 7, 1929.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Somepin' Slow and Low
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992
November 8, 1929.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Froggy Bottom
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992
November 11, 1929.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Snag It
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992
April 30, 1930.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Lotta Sax Appeal
The Real Kansas City of the 20's, 30's and 40's
Sony
1996
March 2, 1936.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Once Or Twice
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992
May 1, 1930. Billy Massey vocal.
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Seven Little Clouds of Joy
Gettin' Off A Mess
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992
July 15, 1930.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Travelin' That Rocky Road
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992
October 9, 1931.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Casey Jones Blues
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992
March 2, 1931. Billy Massey vocal.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
There's Rhythm In The River
Andy Kirk 1929-31
Classics
1992
March 2, 1931. Blanche Calloway vocal.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Walkin' and Swingin'
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991
March 2, 1936. Mary Lou Williams arrangement.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Bearcat Shuffle
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991
March 4, 1936.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Steppin' Pretty
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991
March 4, 1936.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Blue Illusion
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991
April 3, 1936. Pha Terrell vocal.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
The Lady Who Swings The Band
Andy Kirk 1936-1937
Classics
1991
December 9, 1936. Nice tribute to MAry LouWilliams with Harry Mills on the vocals.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
In The Groove
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991
February 15, 1937.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
A Mellow Bit Of Rhythm
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991
July 26, 1937. Another MAry Lou Williams arrangement.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
In My Wildest Dreams
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991
July 26, 1937. Pha Terrell vocal.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Bear Down
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991
December 13, 1937.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Twinklin'
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991
February 8, 1938.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Little Joe from Chicago
Andy Kirk 1937-1938
Classics
1991
February 8, 1938.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Mess-A-Stomp
Andy Kirk 1938
Classics
1991
September 9, 1938. MAry Lou Williams arrangement.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Jump Jack Jump
Andy Kirk 1938
Classics
1991
October 24, 1938.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Mary's Idea
Andy Kirk 1938
Classics
1991
December 6, 1938. Mary Lou Williams arrangement.
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Andy Kirk and his 12 Clouds of Joy
Big Jim Blues
Big Band Jazz II
Smithstonian
1983
November 15, 1939.
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Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Shorty Boo
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999
December 3, 1943.
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Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Fare Thee Well Honey Fare Thee Well
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999
December 3, 1943. June Richmond vocal.
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Andy Kirk and his Orchestra
Hippy-Dippy
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999
December 19, 1944.
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Andy Kirk and his Orchestra
Louella
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999
December 2, 1946. Joe Williams vocal.
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Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Drinking Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Drinking Wine
Andy Kirk 1943-1949
Classics
1999
May 13, 1949. Kenny White vocal.
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Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Wednesday Night Hop
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
Hindsight
1996
Closing out the Andy Kirk portion of the program with a spectacular transcription from the Jubilee Shows put on for servicemen overseas. Ernie Bubbles Whitman emcees.
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Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
McGhee Special
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
HindsightKi
1996
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Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Basin Street Blues
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
Hindsight
1996
June Richmond vocal.
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Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
Peepin' Through The Keyhole
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
Hindsight
1996
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Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy
One O'Clock Jump
The Jubilee Sessions vol. 2
Hindsight
1996
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Benny Goodman
That's A Plenty
Benny Goodman 1928-31
Classics
1993
June 13, 1928. Clarinet solo.
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Benny Goodman Sextet
Hi 'Ya Sophia
Benny Goodman 1947 vol. 2
Classics
2005
August 11, 1947. Red Norvo vibes.
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Benny Goodman Trio
Stompin' At The Savoy
Benny Goodman 1947 vol. 2
Classics
2005
November 17, 1947. Teddy Wilson piano.
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Benny Goodman Trio
Puttin' On The Ritz
Benny Goodman 1947
Classics
2005
April 6, 1947.
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Benny Goodman Quartet
Benny's Boogie
Benny Goodman 1947
Classics
2005
April 17, 1947.
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Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Dizzy Fingers
Benny Goodman 1947
Classics
2005
June 5, 1947.
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Benny Goodman Quintet
Sweet Georgia Brown
Benny Goodman 1946-1947
Classics
2005
February 12, 1947. Jess Stacy piano.
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Benny Goodman Quintet
St.Louis Blues
Benny Goodman 1946-1947
Classics
2005
February 12, 1947. Jess Stacy piano.
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Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Mission To Moscow
Big Band Jazz II
Smithstonian
1983
July 30, 1942.
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Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Ridin' High
Big Band Jazz II
Smithstonian
1983
November 2, 1937.
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Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Pound Ridge
Benny Goodman 1941 vol. 2
Classics
2002
August 1, 1941.
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Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Don't Be That Way
Benny Goodman 1941 vol. 2
Classics
2002
May 5, 1941. Disc rejected by Columbia.
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Benny Goodman and his Sextet
Good Enough To Keep
Benny Goodman 1941 vol. 2
Classics
2002
March 13, 1941. Cootie Williams trumpet, Charlie Christian electric guitar. A different titled version of Air-Mail Special.
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Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Benny Rides Again
Benny Goodman 1940-1941
Classics
2000
November 13, 1940.
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Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Roll 'Em
Benny Goodman 1937
Classics
1994
July 7, 1937. Here's the version of the Goodman orch. everyone remebers with Harry James and Ziggy Elman on trumpets and Gene Krupa drums.
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Benny Goodman and his Orchestra
Sugar Foot Stomp
Benny Goodman 1937
Classics
1994
September 6, 1937.
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Benny Goodman Trio
Where Or When?
At the Madhattan Room vol. 3
Viper's Nest
1995
October 23, 1937. Live transcription with Goodman, Teddy Wilson piano and Gene Krupa drums and the band singing along. Thanks for listening!
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